Themes
Richmond’s Views
The Museum displays a variety of artists' depictions of Richmond through the centuries.
Richmond’s Architecture
Visit the architecture bay in the Museum of Richmond to find out more about the architecture and craftsmanship of the town.
Richmond’s People
For centuries Richmond has been home to royals, artists and other famous residents.
Richmond’s Parks, Places and Leisure
Through its history Richmond has been the proud home of many famous places.
Toys and Games
The toys and games collection highlights changing attitudes toward childhood and developments in toy production.
Costume
The collection a number of interesting and beautiful costume and textile pieces.
Richmond’s War
The Museum’s collection relating to the impact of the First and Second World Wars on Richmond is an important one for our local community.
Richmond’s Archaeology
You can explore the archaeology and prehistory of Richmond through our collections.
Richmond’s Industry
Richmond’s industry has often centred on service, first to the Royal Palace and then to tourists and leisure seekers.
OUR USUAL OPENING TIMES
Usual opening hours:
Tuesday to Fridays, 11am to 5pm
Saturdays, 10am to 4pm.
We are closed on Sundays and Mondays, including Bank Holidays
FREE ENTRY!
UPDATE: Saturday 16 November: Due to volunteer illness, the Museum will be open between 1pm and 4pm. We apologise for any disappointment this may cause and look forward to seeing you then!
Please note:
– Workshops often take place in our temporary exhibition space. Please check our public Google Calendar or call the Museum on 020 8332 1141 to see if a workshop is taking place when you plan to visit that may limit your access to the exhibition.
– We occasionally have to close at short notice due to volunteer illness. Please check here or our public Google Calendar for latest news and updates.
– At present there is no step free access from street level to the Ground Floor of the Old Town Hall whilst we wait for Richmond Council to repair the lift at the Disabled Entrance. We apologise for the inconvenience this causes whilst the Council carries out these repairs.
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