TRAILBLAZING WOMEN
FINAL WEEKS!
Trailblazing Women: Richmond’s Sporting Superstars
Celebrating the stories of sporting superstars, Kitty Godfree, Pamela Barton, Gem Hoahing and Betty Nuthall, and their connections to Richmond.
ENDS 14 MARCH 2026
Generously supported by The Asgill House Trust
OUR USUAL OPENING TIMES
FREE ENTRY!
Usual opening hours:
Tuesday to Fridays, 11am to 5pm
Saturdays, 10am to 4pm.
We are closed on Sundays and Mondays, including Bank Holidays
SUPORT THE MUSEUM
All of your generous donations make a huge difference to the Museum of Richmond and the work we do.
Click here to find out how your valuable support can make a difference at the Museum.
ISLAMIC ART SHORT COURSE
Join us for an immersive course focused on creative exploration and local history. It’s the perfect chance to learn something new, get creative and connect with local history, focusing on the stories of Lady Isabel and Sir Richard Burton.
COFFEE AND CRAFTING
Each month we will be exploring the story behind a beautifully crafted object in the Museum’s collection. Then we will help you start your own craft project inspired by the object and at the end of the workshop you have a goody bag of materials to take home and keep crafting!
BECOME A FRIEND
For an annual donation of just £20, you can help the Museum of Richmond:
– Create new and exciting exhibitions
– Keep working with with schools, families and local groups
– Care for the collection and preserve it for the future
FAMILY WORKSHOPS
Don’t miss out on these fun, affordable, and family-friendly workshops — bring history to life and let your creativity soar!
Run during the Richmond school holidays
FREE CRAFTS
Looking for a great way to entertain the kids (and yourself!) for a few hours? Head over to the Museum for our FREE Craft Sessions—a perfect way to unleash your family’s creativity!
Join us from 1pm every weekday and 10am every Saturday whenever the Museum is open. No booking required—just show up and dive into the fun! We’ve got everything you need, from materials to easy-to-follow instruction sheets, all ready for you to jump in and start creating. And each month there is a new activity!
FREE TRAILS
Step into a world of discovery with Lizzie and Harry as your guides! They are here to lead your family on an epic journey through the Museum—full of fun, puzzles, and surprises. Each month there is a new theme to help you explore the Museum and discover more together…
LEGO CLUB
Join us at the Museum of Richmond for LEGO Club — a monthly mash-up of colour, creativity, and connection. We provide the bricks, you bring the imagination.
Whether you’re a mini master builder or just love to click those bricks, there’s something for everyone. No instructions, no plans, just build and spend quality time together. And it’s free.
SCHOOLS
From prehistory to World War Two, our professional Learning Team can bring the past to life, in our hands on workshops, using museum objects and local case studies.
FAMILIES
Free Trails, Free Crafts, a monthly Lego Club and workshops in the Richmond School holidays, there is always something new for families at the Museum!
WE ARE FACING A CHALLENGE…
… AND WE ARE RISING TO MEET IT
As an independent charity dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich history of Richmond, it is with sadness and determination that we learnt very recently that the support provided by our annual LBRuT council grant will be reduced by 25%.
Read the full statement from our Trustees by following this link
Or you can download a pdf by clicking here
ROBBERY AT THE MUSEUM
The Museum of Richmond can confirm that the theft of nine artefacts from its collection took place on 6th December, 2025.
COLLECTIONS
Explore the Museum’s collection of over 5000 objects
FOLLOW US
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MUSEUM CALENDAR
Want to visit on a specific date and want to check what we have going on that day?