Museum of Richmond
Museum of Richmond
4.5
Tuesday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
About
The Museum of Richmond tells the story of Richmond from prehistory, through its rise in prominence as a royal residence in the medieval period to its modern status as a centre of the arts and fashion. Caring for and giving access to the rich history of Richmond. through our permanent displays, temporary exhibitions, learning and events programme. There is always something new to see and do. Check the website for what's on!
Duration: 1-2 hours
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17 contributions
May 2018 • Friends
I visited the museum just this evening with my sister (she’s 30, I’m 26). We were looking for something fun to do in London one evening that wouldn’t break the bank. We honestly had the most lovely time at the museum’s event ‘Archaeology - A Murder Mystery (Museums At Night)’ - it was fun, relaxed, super interesting and definitely something a bit different! The museum itself is quite small and quaint and the group size wasn’t too big so there was a really nice atmosphere. In addition, as well as some talks there were also some fun archaeology activities that made the evening more interactive and encouraged people to talk to each other.
The wine provided was honestly so nice which was a lovely surprise, and the nibbles were great too.
Finally, both Rebecca and Vicky (I hope I spelled their names right!) were SO amazing, super knowledgeable and friendly and were clearly SO passionate about the museum and what they do. They had a really nice energy which created a lovely vibe. The museum is actually only run by these two ladies which is very impressive and I felt that they had put a lot of effort into the evening.
Thank you ladies for a lovely night out. For £10 it’s really amazing value for money and we would love to come to another event.
I definitely recommend! Big thumbs up.
The wine provided was honestly so nice which was a lovely surprise, and the nibbles were great too.
Finally, both Rebecca and Vicky (I hope I spelled their names right!) were SO amazing, super knowledgeable and friendly and were clearly SO passionate about the museum and what they do. They had a really nice energy which created a lovely vibe. The museum is actually only run by these two ladies which is very impressive and I felt that they had put a lot of effort into the evening.
Thank you ladies for a lovely night out. For £10 it’s really amazing value for money and we would love to come to another event.
I definitely recommend! Big thumbs up.
Written 17 May 2018
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Thank you so much! We had a great evening too. Thank you for taking the time to review - this sort of feedback really keeps us going. Hopefully see you soon.
Written 22 May 2018
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JayneColchester
Colchester54 contributions
Oct 2018 • Family
We started our first trip to Richmond with a visit to this charming little museum, which provided the perfect framing for our subsequent walk. The museum provides an excellent history of the borough and enabled us to identify the history of the buildings we later passed. The volunteers are lovely and helpful and the three 8-minutes videos are recommended viewing. The gallery on the ground floor is also well worth a visit.
Written 7 October 2018
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Frankie C
London, UK694 contributions
Sept 2017 • Friends
The museum is hidden away on the top floor of the old town hall, but is well worth seeking out.. Well displayed and not presented at 'lowest common denominator' as are so many museums today!
There is a small temporary exhibition but also a really good permanent collection on display. Really interesting artefacts that tell the story of Richmond from earliest medieval times to the present day
They also have an app which takes you on an excellent and very enjoyable audio tour, lasting about 40 minutes, of one of the historic streets nearby (the subject of their present temporary exhibition but they are going to keep the tour even after the exhibition finishes).
There is a small temporary exhibition but also a really good permanent collection on display. Really interesting artefacts that tell the story of Richmond from earliest medieval times to the present day
They also have an app which takes you on an excellent and very enjoyable audio tour, lasting about 40 minutes, of one of the historic streets nearby (the subject of their present temporary exhibition but they are going to keep the tour even after the exhibition finishes).
Written 19 September 2017
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GrpCaptMandrake
London, UK144 contributions
May 2017 • Family
Not a huge museum but well worth visiting to learn about Richmond. I had just moved to the area and this was a great way to get up to speed with local history.
Written 17 May 2017
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Chrisghh
140 contributions
Nov 2016 • Friends
The Richmond Museum is fantastic! Whilst small, it is full of fascinating history ranging from Richmond and Isleworth in the First and Second World Wars and Architecture of the town.
Currently there is a through yet succinct exhibit on the Star and Garter (old military hospital/hotel). Fascinating is the only word to describe it.
Certainly worth a visit if you are in the area.
Currently there is a through yet succinct exhibit on the Star and Garter (old military hospital/hotel). Fascinating is the only word to describe it.
Certainly worth a visit if you are in the area.
Written 16 November 2016
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Keith S
Sutton, UK8 contributions
Oct 2019
The museum does present a history of the town but in a form that is difficult to follow. The exhibits are cramped into a small space and are poorly presented.
The museum is housed on the second (attic} floor that can be reached either by stairs [difficult to manoeuvre between first and second floor] or by a lift. The lift was not working on the day we were there.
The museum is housed on the second (attic} floor that can be reached either by stairs [difficult to manoeuvre between first and second floor] or by a lift. The lift was not working on the day we were there.
Written 22 October 2019
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Dear Keith,
We are sorry that you found your visit disappointing. We are an independent charity trying to make the best of the space that we have.
We are hoping to redisplay the galleries and if you have any suggestions on how we can improve we would love to hear them. Please get in touch by emailing us with your ideas: info@museumofrichmond.com
We have been having some troubles with the lift for a while as the Council, who run the building, are having trouble with the contractor who is supposed to be maintaining it. We are hoping it will be back in action soon.
Best wishes,
The Museum Team
Written 25 October 2019
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sheepygold
london5,503 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
This is a very interesting museum located on the second floor of the town hall. There is a small temporary exhibition on gunpowder mills in nearby Isleworth. The permanent exhibition thankfully has little on pre-history and instead focusses mainly from the fourteenth to twentieth centuries. There is a lot on royalty as well as architecture with some very informative videos. You can easily spend an hour here as it is an excellent example of a local museum.
Written 20 April 2019
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Farwriter
London, UK134 contributions
Sept 2018 • Solo
Very interesting local museum. It is only one room in the old town hall, but there is plenty to see. I spent about an hour going round. Richmond and the surrounding area has a varied history and the museum includes exhibits from early archaeological finds up to the second world war. Many exhibits have been donated by local residents and it was interesting to learn their stories.
Written 7 September 2018
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Anne G
Inverness, UK5 contributions
Aug 2016 • Couples
We just happened upon the Museum as we were only in Richmond for a short time and were just wandering about killing time before getting our tour bus back to London City Centre. We were pleasantly surprised that such a small museum held such a lot of artefacts and information about the surround areas. Well worth a visit. However it would be a good idea to advertise the fact that this museum is there and worth a visit as it is tucked away and not on the main thoroughfare.
Written 22 August 2016
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connieboy
London, UK115 contributions
Jan 2016 • Solo
Hard to find this museum as upstairs above Richmond Library. Interesting facts on the war and its effects on Richmond. David Attenborough is one of the benefactors. Does great work with local schools. Free to attend.
Written 6 January 2016
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Suzanne L
New York City, New York
Is there any parking for visiting the museum?
Written 24 February 2022
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