To view the exhibition online, click here or the image above

To view the opening of the exhibition and discussion between Professor Burton and the Museum Chair, Hilda Clarke, click here

Would you like £30 I Love to Shop voucher, £10 to spend in the Museum shop and 2 child tickets for your choice of a museum family workshop or a ticket for an adult event?

The Museum of Richmond is reviewing what we offer and we really need local families, teachers and adults to help us in shaping own plans.   We are running 3 online focus groups and there are 8 available places in each group. 

Group for Teachers from Richmond Borough Schools: Wednesday 24 November, 4.30pm to 6.00pm
Group for adults, who live in Richmond Borough and have at least one child age 15 to 15: Saturday 27 November, 10:30am to 12noon
Group for adults who live in Richmond Borough, aged 45+: Saturday 27 November, 2pm to 3:30pm

Head to https://bit.ly/museumfocusgroups to complete a short form and register your interest.

You can now visit the Museum without booking!

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

Whilst we are excited to welcome you, there are measures in place to ensure your visit is as safe as possible.

Click here to find our more about what to expect during your visit and how we are ensuring your visit is as safe as possible

The Orange Tree Theatre is turning 50 and the Museum is holding a special anniversary exhibition. Do you have any objects or memories associated with the OT through the years? We want to hear from you!

Please contact: curator@museumofrichmond.com 

(Image credit: The Other Richard)

(* 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

Saturday 25 September 2021 – workshops throughout the day

Try your hand at archaeology! Discover foreshore finds from the Thames and learn about mudlarking and river archaeology with the friendly Museum team, in these FREE hands on workshops.

Booking is essential as places are limited

Click here to find out more and 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 Wednesday and Saturday at 2pm in October: The King’s Observatory

Please note, the tours on 6 and 9 October will be at 12noon NOT 2pm

FREE – no need to book, just head to the Museum’s reception!

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.

‘Lockdown Richmond’ Commemorative Quilt
on display from Tuesday 15 December 2020

Take a look (or listen!) at the online resources that the Museum of Richmond has to offer!

Please help us to record how the Covid-19 Pandemic has affected the lives of those who live in, work and visit the Borough of Richmond.

We are creating a digital collection of objects, images and memories that people have of what life has been like since the first Lockdown in March 2020, so that these memories, experiences and images are preserved for future generations.

Click here to complete the short online questionnaire and upload any images you would like to share.

Click here for the children’s activity sheet, which you can download and return to the Museum

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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: