Hat Works Museum

29/05/2026

Artist; Ava Reid invites you to enjoy her latest showcase; 'How Do You Know My Name❓'

Launching - Saturday June 6th 2-4pm at Hat Works Museum & Arc Creative Wellbeing Centre; Wellington Mill, Wellington Rd S, Stockport SK3 0EU

Inspired by the work of Gustav Klimt, William Morris and David Hockney, this enlivening and informative art challenges misconceptions surrounding Down’s Syndrome and Autism. One not to be missed! 🎨

24/05/2026

Making plans for the Whit holiday? Stockport Museums have got you covered!

Bramall Hall - Beautiful Tudor manor house, set in a great park! https://orlo.uk/hKSjQ
Stockport Air Raid Shelters - Step back in time to wartime Britain https://orlo.uk/LBgsH
Stockport War Memorial Art Gallery - Take in some amazing artwork and get creative in 'Creative Corner' - FREE entry https://orlo.uk/mIZGF
Stockport Museum - Find out about Stockport's past, do a fun quiz and some crafts - FREE entry https://orlo.uk/y44W8
Staircase House - Stockport's oldest town house https://orlo.uk/r9Q6r
Hat Works - The UK's only museum of hats and headwear, lots of hats to try on! FREE entry https://orlo.uk/6BIEA

Under 16s go free to all our sites so if you've never visited a local museum, or haven't for a while, then drop in this Whit.

23/04/2026

15/04/2026

We're sorry but the cafe will be closed this Saturday. We're open Thursday and Friday as usual. www.Arc-Centre.org/visit-us

07/04/2026

We're delighted to be working in partnership with Arc Creative Wellbeing Centre this Easter! Join us at Hat Works for our Easter Art Activity: Spring Flowers, in the Activity Room!

✂️ Creative fun for all ages; no need to book, drop in on April 9th, 10th & 11th from 10:00-15:00 to try our holiday activity, assisted by Arc's friendly volunteers.
🍰 Relax in our welcoming café; enjoy delicious homemade food, kids’ lunch boxes, and irresistible cakes.
👒 Explore the UK’s only hat museum; discover fascinating hat-making history in a fun and interactive way.
🖼️ Enjoy local art; browse exhibitions in the café space while you sip and snack.

FREE of charge, donations welcome
For visitor information go to https://orlo.uk/nkxYM and https://orlo.uk/gQJJy

03/04/2026

We're delighted to be working in partnership with Arc Creative Wellbeing Centre this Easter! Join us at Hat Works for our Easter Art Activity: Spring Flowers, in the Activity Room!

✂️ Creative fun for all ages; no need to book, drop in on April 9th, 10th & 11th from 10:00-15:00 to try our holiday activity, assisted by Arc's friendly volunteers.
🍰 Relax in our welcoming café; enjoy delicious homemade food, kids’ lunch boxes, and irresistible cakes.
👒 Explore the UK’s only hat museum; discover fascinating hat-making history in a fun and interactive way.
🖼️ Enjoy local art; browse exhibitions in the café space while you sip and snack.

FREE of charge, donations welcome
For visitor information go to https://orlo.uk/4UXtt and https://orlo.uk/fThKO

02/04/2026

Hat Works Holiday Hours
Friday 3rd April: Closed
Saturday 4th April: Hat Works Museum, Arc cafe and exhibitions open 10am - 4pm

Thursday 9th, Friday 10th and Saturday 11th April: Hat Works Museum, Arc Cafe and exhibitions open 10am - 4pm
10am - 3pm Join us in the Creation Station for our spring flowers art activity!
Creative fun for all ages in partnership with Arc Creative Wellbeing Centre
Drop in to the activity room to try a fun creative activity, assisted by Arc's friendly volunteers.
No need to book, drop in and stay as long as you like.

01/04/2026

Hat Works Holiday Hours
Thursday 2nd April: museum closed, however Arc cafe and exhibitions will be open as usual.
Friday 3rd April: Closed
Saturday 4th April: Hat Works Museum, open 10am - 4pm (Arc exhibitions and cafe closed)

Thursday 9th, Friday 10th and Saturday 11th April: Hat Works Museum, Arc Cafe and exhibitions open 10am - 4pm
10am - 3pm Creation Station art activity: spring flowers!
Creative fun for all ages in partnership with Arc Creative Wellbeing Centre
Drop in to the activity room to try a fun creative activity, assisted by Arc's friendly volunteers.
No need to book, drop in and stay as long as you like.

03/03/2026

VISITOR NOTICE: Hat Works Museum is back to normal opening hours this week, hooray!

Following some unfortunate water damage on Level 1 last week, the landing lights on Level 1 will be off, and the staircase down to Level 0 is temporarily closed. However the upper staircase and the lift are operational, so both the Gallery of Hats and the Factory Floor remain fully accessible!

We hope to see you soon, and welcome you to our wonderful museum! 🤠