Heath Robinson Museum
Heath Robinson Museum
4.5
Thursday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 11am-4pm this stylish purpose-built museum dedicated to the life and work of William Heath Robinson has become a focal point in Pinner's beautiful Memorial Park. Heath Robinson (1872-1944) was a renowned landscape artist, cartoonist, illustrator and social historian. Much loved as the "Gadget King" for his pictures of complex contraptions designed to achieve the simplest of outcomes, his work retains huge resonance with our modern world. With a rolling programme of themed Special Exhibitions complementing the main Heath Robinson Gallery, this beautifully-curated small museum is a must-see for all ages. A short walk from Pinner Tube (Met Line) with ample parking, make it a day out: enjoy the park with its tree-lined walkways, secure well-equipped children's play area, have a coffee overlooking the lake and visit shops, cafes and restaurants in Pinner's village and historic High Street . Changing temporary exhibitions run for three months.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Philip M
London, UK795 contributions
Oct 2020 • Couples
I have been fascinated, since childhood, by the illustrations and cartoons of William Heath Robinson, especially his over elaborate machines for doing the simplest of tasks. The term "Heath Robinson" is still in my vocabulary to describe something randomly put together. So to discover that there was a museum dedicated to William Heath Robinson was quite exciting!
This wonderful museum is only small, with three gallery rooms and a shop. Two of the rooms are dedicated to the work and illustrations of Heath Robinson and the third, when we visited, had a special temporary exhibition on another London 20th century illustrator, Charles Keeping.
This is a modern little museum set in set in a park with cafe, lake and children's play area.
The exhibits were well presented in the galleries with plenty of useful and informative display notes. I learnt a lot from my visit. For instance, I had not realised that Heath Robinson did many other types of illustration besides his cartoons, I learnt that he illustrated the "Water Babies", a book I had in childhood. Also his World War 1 propaganda cartoons were poignant.
The staff were very welcoming, knowledgeable and helpful. This museum is well worth a visit (one hour is all that is needed).
This wonderful museum is only small, with three gallery rooms and a shop. Two of the rooms are dedicated to the work and illustrations of Heath Robinson and the third, when we visited, had a special temporary exhibition on another London 20th century illustrator, Charles Keeping.
This is a modern little museum set in set in a park with cafe, lake and children's play area.
The exhibits were well presented in the galleries with plenty of useful and informative display notes. I learnt a lot from my visit. For instance, I had not realised that Heath Robinson did many other types of illustration besides his cartoons, I learnt that he illustrated the "Water Babies", a book I had in childhood. Also his World War 1 propaganda cartoons were poignant.
The staff were very welcoming, knowledgeable and helpful. This museum is well worth a visit (one hour is all that is needed).
Written 23 October 2020
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Stephen J M
London, UK5 contributions
Mar 2020 • Friends
Lovely small exhibition space set in parkland. I have known Charles Keeping and his family for many years and this exhibition brought back happy memories for me.
This is a series of pictures that will be enjoyed by all age groups, wonderful illustrations, sometimes dark, sometimes joyful, but all quite amazing! and I urge you to visit.
This is a series of pictures that will be enjoyed by all age groups, wonderful illustrations, sometimes dark, sometimes joyful, but all quite amazing! and I urge you to visit.
Written 13 March 2020
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Susan S
Stoke Mandeville, UK175 contributions
Oct 2020 • Family
I hate leaving a negative review of such a niche museum, but it could be so much more.
It represents a man who was so clever and amusing and yet the museum really lacks creativity.
I understand that two items were out of use due to covid, but even so.
I tend to spend many hours in museums but try as I might this was finished in under an hour.
I just feel it doesn't pay sufficient testament to Heath Robinson
It represents a man who was so clever and amusing and yet the museum really lacks creativity.
I understand that two items were out of use due to covid, but even so.
I tend to spend many hours in museums but try as I might this was finished in under an hour.
I just feel it doesn't pay sufficient testament to Heath Robinson
Written 25 October 2020
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Pete R
2 contributions
Jun 2022
I had not realised that there was such a thing as the Heath Robinson museum, but on discovering through an article on the Beeb that such a thing did exist, I planned a visit. There was a Heath Robinson art exhibition on, as well as the normal 'fixed' set up. I found the art exhibition a lot easier on my eyes etc, and preferred that part of the visit, as there was no bending and squinting at stuff that was a little too small for me to easily see.
Whilst everyone knows about the wacky images that Heath Robinson is justly famous for, it was interesting to see that there was a LOT more to the guy. Although I have to say that I prefer the wacky part of his output!
Whilst everyone knows about the wacky images that Heath Robinson is justly famous for, it was interesting to see that there was a LOT more to the guy. Although I have to say that I prefer the wacky part of his output!
Written 20 June 2022
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Water Drinker
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Aug 2023 • Friends
Wonderful insights into the breath of Heat Robinson's work. The renowned drawings of contraptions are displayed in amongst the remarkably broad range of styles that Heat Robinson contributed.
Well worth a visit
Well worth a visit
Written 18 August 2023
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Mick
5 contributions
Mar 2024 • Solo
I was doing an event at RAF Northolt in the evening, so looked for something to do in the afternoon. Found this online, glad I did.
I grew up seeing Heath-Robinson drawings, have always loved the inventiveness and gentle satire.
The museum is small, but well laid out and a good range of Heath-Robinson books and prints for sale.
The sign is a bit hidden, so look for the Dental practice signs - yes, it IS there.
Well worth a visit if you are in the area.
I grew up seeing Heath-Robinson drawings, have always loved the inventiveness and gentle satire.
The museum is small, but well laid out and a good range of Heath-Robinson books and prints for sale.
The sign is a bit hidden, so look for the Dental practice signs - yes, it IS there.
Well worth a visit if you are in the area.
Written 8 March 2024
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MrQuiet1949
London, UK387 contributions
Sept 2023 • Friends
A small museum but impressive collection of art and some of it extremely humorous. Well worth a visit even if it's only to discover who Heath Robinson was.
The museum is situated in a very nice park with facilities to eat and drink.
The museum is situated in a very nice park with facilities to eat and drink.
Written 5 September 2023
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Floridge
Great Yarmouth, UK1,054 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
An interesting little museum with a good explanation of Heath Robinson ‘s career. There’s a range of examples of his work; it’s interesting to see how broad and varied his skills were. Don’t miss what looks like the children’s room as it has many more illustrations depicting the more amusing examples of his work and some interactive activities.
Written 5 July 2024
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hilary d
London, UK806 contributions
Sept 2020
Another post lockdown visit to a different museum(we might be heading for another,so trying to get out while I can!although it took me longer to get there than I was in the museum,it was still worth the trip!its a lovely collection and the staff were really helpful and friendly.sat in the park to eat my lunch before the rain came!bye bye summer!
Written 24 September 2020
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ralphPinner
Pinner50 contributions
Aug 2018
An interesting new, little museum. Grandchildren loved turning the handles and pressing the buttons on all the moving displays. Activity area was a good idea and was full of children on the day we went due to the inclement weather - could have been a little more organised, but I think they just weren’t prepared for the numbers. Staff were extremely friendly and welcoming, couldn’t do enough for you really.
Word if warning - It was heavy rain when we arrived and our wet shoes made the polished concrete floor very slippery, my 5-year-old granddaughter slipped over twice in the space of 30 seconds of arrival and she was wearing trainers. Thank goodness it wasn’t an elderly person.
Word if warning - It was heavy rain when we arrived and our wet shoes made the polished concrete floor very slippery, my 5-year-old granddaughter slipped over twice in the space of 30 seconds of arrival and she was wearing trainers. Thank goodness it wasn’t an elderly person.
Written 18 August 2018
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Ralph, Thank You for the review and for raising this issue with us, as you say it was an extremely wet day. We take health and safety seriously and following your visit we have reinforced with our front-of-house volunteers that, in such conditions, they should point out our “Caution - Wet Floor” sign(s) as visitors arrive. We have also taken advice and are looking at absorbent matting. We hope you can come again on a nice day and see the museum, the park and the lake in the sunshine.
Written 26 August 2018
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