Welcome!
The Museum has told the extraordinary stories of ordinary people since 1936. We care for our collection of over 40,000 everyday objects, which evoke the diverse daily lives of those living in this region over the last 300 years. We are open six days a week during term time and seven days a week during the school holidays.
- Monday
- 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Thursday
- 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Friday
- 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Saturday
- 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Sunday
- 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Please note that our hours may change due to volunteer availability. Please check before travelling.
Festive Opening Hours
Please note we will be specially open on Tuesday 23 December (10:00am-5:00pm) for the festive season. We will be closed for the Christmas period between 24 to 26 December 2025, and 30 December 2025 to 1 January 2026 inclusive. We will be open between 27 to 29 December 2025 during our normal operating hours, and will open as normal from 2 January 2026.
