Wednesday 26 November 2025

Wednesday 26 November 2025
Doors open at 6:30pm
Talk and Q&A: 7pm to 8pm
Poppy Factory, 20 Petersham Rd, Richmond TW10 6UR

Join Museum of Richmond Curator Gary Enstone as he gives an engaging talk on the life of Nobel prize winning writer Rudyard Kipling. Gary became a renowned expert on the novelist, poet and journalist while previously working as House and Collections Manager at Kipling’s former home, Bateman’s in Sussex.

A joint fundraiser for the Poppy Factory and the Museum of Richmond.

Tickets: £20 per person

Booking advised: tickets are limited

TO BOOK: Scan the QR code

VISIT: https://museum-of-richmond.arttickets.org.uk/ 

CALL: 020 8332 1141

Thursday 16 October 2025

Thursday 16 October 2025
Doors open at 7pm
Talk and Q&A: 7:30pm to 8:30pm
Riverside Room, First Floor, Old Town Hall, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond, TW9 1TP

Join curator Gary Enstone for an engaging talk on golf pioneer Pam Barton, celebrating her remarkable career, legacy, and sporting triumphs.

Tickets: £10 per person

Booking advised: tickets are limited
TO BOOK: Scan or click on the QR code
CALL: 020 8332 1141

Tuesday 23 September 2025

Tuesday 23 September 2025
Doors open at 7pm
Talk and Q&A: 7:30pm to 8:30pm
Riverside Room, First Floor, Old Town Hall, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond, TW9 1TP

Discover the inspiring story of tennis star Betty Nuthall with Rose Barling, celebrating her achievements, challenges, and lasting legacy in sport.

Tickets: £10 per person

Booking advised: tickets are limited
TO BOOK: Scan or click on the QR code
CALL: 020 8332 1141

Dates throughout 2025

Always wanted to try a new craft but don’t know where to begin?

Looking to polish your creative skills?

Excited to meet fellow craft enthusiasts?

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of crafting, creativity, and community!

Each workshop dives into the fascinating story behind a beautifully crafted object from the Museum’s collection.

Discover how these treasures help tell the tale of Richmond’s past, then use them as inspiration for your very own craft project!

Workshops are held at the Museum, between 1pm to 3:30pm on the following dates in 2025:

Wednesday 22 and Saturday 25 January:
Beading inspired by a pair of Edwardian Wedding Shoes

Wednesday 19 and Saturday 22 February:
Fabric Block Printing inspired by a Printed Tea Towel

Wednesday 19 and Saturday 22 March:
Crochet Flowers inspired by a Vintage Leaflet

Wednesday 16 and Saturday 19 April:
Basket Making inspired by Dolls House Miniatures

Wednesday 14 and Saturday 17 May:
Lace Knitting inspired by a Lambrequin (a short piece of decorative drapery)

Wednesday 11 and Saturday 14 June:
Fabric Origami inspired by Dolls House furniture

Wednesday 17 and Saturday 20 September:
Patchwork inspired by a World War Two Dress

Wednesday 15 and Saturday 18 October:
Blackwork embroidery, inspired by mourning wear and ghost stories from Richmond Palace!

Wednesday 12 and Saturday 15 November:
Embroidered cards, inspired by postcards sent in World War One

Wednesday 10 and Saturday 13 December:
Decoupage Christmas Cards, inspired by an embroidered copy of the Radio Times!

Every Thursday at 2pm

Join our FREE gallery tours and dive deeper into the hidden stories, mysteries, and behind-the-scenes secrets of our incredible collection!

Every Thursday at 2pm, tours last 20-30 minutes

Every month has a different theme – Coming up in 2025:

January: Georgian Richmond

February: Tourism Exhibition Highlights

March: Richmond’s Victorian Workhouse

April: Rationing in Richmond

May: Medieval Monks in Richmond

June: Summer Exhibition Highlights

July: Summer Exhibition Highlights

August: No tours – break for the summer

September: More Than Meets The Eye…

October: Ghosts, Magic and Murder!

November: Richmond in WWI

December: Christmas with the Tudors