Our usual opening hours are: Tuesday to Friday, 11am to 5pm and Saturdays, 11am to 4pm

Please note: The Museum will open at 2pm on Tuesday 13 December

The Museum will be closed from Saturday 24th December – Monday 2nd January inclusive, re-opening as normal on Tuesday 3rd January. We look forward to welcoming back our visitors in 2023.

Find out more about our exhibitions, events and workshops for adults

A free exhibition, 27 September 2022 – May 2023

Founded in the aftermath of the First World War as a means to employ disabled ex-servicemen, The Poppy Factory continues to support veterans and produce Remembrance wreaths from its home on Petersham Road today. Discover 100 years of history as we celebrate the Factory’s centenary year.

(* or tea if you would prefer!)

Have the Lockdowns inspired you to try a new craft, but you are not sure where to start?
Do online videos lack the personal touch for you?
Then join the team at the Museum of Richmond and Works of Love for some FREE crafting workshops for adults at the Museum!

Each month we will be exploring the story behind a beautifully crafted object in the Museum’s collection, then the friendly and experienced Works of Love Team will show you how to start your own projects, including embroidery and patchwork.

Click here to find out more and book your places

Every Saturday in November, 11am

Join a member of the Museum Team to hear the stories behind some of their favourite objects on display in our current exhibition

FREE, no need to book

Using  objects from the Museum’s handling collection, learn more about the history of the local area and have a go at arts and craft activities!

Every day the Museum is open, we post on our social media accounts – follow us to find out more about our exhibitions, collections and what goes on behind the scenes

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.

Want to visit on a specific date and want to check what we have going on that day?

Use our online calendar to find out about events, activities and workshops that may limit access to the temporary exhibition

Many of our resources are available for free, however if you would like to make a donation to the Museum of Richmond you can do so by clicking below:

Explore the Museum’s collection of over 5000 objects