Usual opening hours: Tuesday to Fridays, 11am to 5pm and Saturdays, 10am to 4pm. FREE entry!

Closure Dates: Saturday 30 September to Saturday 7 October inclusive due to building works to replace the lift in the Old Town Hall.

Limited Access Period: There will be no lift access to the Museum from Tuesday 10th October to Saturday 9th December inclusive. The Museum will be open as usual during this time but access will be via the stairs only. This is while a new lift is being installed.

We apologise for the inconvenience.

Monday 30 October 2023, 7:30pm to 9:30pm

Doors open at 7pm
Talk and Q&A: 7:30pm to 8:30pm
Book signing: 8:30pm to 9:30pm

Please note, this event is being held at: Duke Street Church, Duke Street, Richmond, TW9 1DH

To attend the talk in person: £10
To view the talk online: £8
CLICK HERE TO BOOK

Join us for an evening with Dame Zandra Rhodes, a notorious figurehead of the UK fashion industry for five decades.

In this talk, Zandra will explore how she has been painting the world with her unapologetically colourful creations since the 1960s, past and future collaborations, and The Zandra Rhodes Foundation.

The Board of Trustees are looking to recruit a full-time Curator and Executive Officer to run the Museum of Richmond and inspire the next phase of its development.

Please visit our Vacancies Page for further information. 

Deadline for applications: midday on Monday 9th October 2023.

A much-awaited project to replace the main lift in the Old Town Hall will commence soon.

Closure Dates: Saturday 30 September to Saturday 7th October inclusive due to the building works. The whole of the Old Town Hall will be closed for this week.

Limited Access Period: There will be no lift access to the Museum from Tuesday 10th October to Saturday 9th December inclusive. The Museum will be open as usual during this time but access will be via the stairs only. This is while the new lift is being installed.

We apologise for the inconvenience.

20 June 2023 – March 2024
Visit for free during usual Museum opening hours 

A special exhibition about a little-known local scientific invention with a huge global impact: the development of artificial silk.

(* 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

Join the Museum Team to discover more of the secrets and stories behind the Museum’s collection. 

Every Thursday at 2pm. No need to book – just head to the Museum’s reception. 

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!

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.

Explore the Museum’s collection of over 5000 objects

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:

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