Unlock your creativity!
Join our week-long courses for adults at the museum. Explore art, history, and crafts through hands-on workshops and expert-led sessions.
Learn new skills, deepen your knowledge, and connect with fellow enthusiasts in an inspiring setting.
Book your unforgettable experience today!
Islamic Art & The Burtons
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.
Highlights of the course include:
-Uncover the incredible tale of Lady Isabel and Sir Richard Burton and their unique mausoleum, with a special tour led by the experts from Habitats & Heritage.
-Immerse yourself in the intricate beauty of Islamic art, discovering its rich traditions and timeless designs.
-All materials included – just bring yourself and your curiosity.
£250 per adult and dates include:
Monday 6 to Friday 10 October 2025, 10am to 4pm
Monday 3 to Friday 7 November 2025, 10am to 4pm
Monday 9 to Friday 13 February 2026, 10am to 4pm
Textile Treasures
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.
Highlights of the course include getting up close to:
A Georgian waistcoat: Master elegant embroidery techniques inspired by this stunning historical garment.
A WWII patchwork dress: Discover the art of patchwork and piece together your own design
A Victorian schoolgirl’s sampler: Learn the timeless skill of cross-stitch from a young student’s original work.
A pair of 1920s beaded wedding shoes: Get hands-on with the dazzling craft of beading and embellishment.
All materials included – just bring yourself and your curiosity.
£250 per adult and dates include:
Monday 8 to Friday 12 June 2026, 10am to 4pm
Monday 13 to Friday 17 July 2026, 10am to 4pm
Monday 21 to Friday 25 September 2026, 10am to 4pm
BECOME A FRIEND
For an annual donation of just £15, 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
BECOME A BENEFACTOR
For an annual donation of £500, our Benefactors help the Museum:
– Sustain our vibrant programme of temporary exhibitions, learning workshops and community activities
– Care for the collection and preserve it for the future
– And pursue our long-term goal of being in a bigger, better and more accessible location.
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!
