Warwickshire Museum

17/10/2026

🍂 Our new autumn menu has arrived! 🍂

Warm up with a delicious bowl of fresh soup, seasonal treats, and a comforting hot chocolate while you're enjoying the Mop Fair in Warwick today. ☕🍰

Pop into the café and take a break from the excitement!

📍 Café open Tuesday–Saturday
🕙 10am–4pm

15/10/2026

🎠 Scream if you want to go faster! 🎠

The Mop Fair returns to Warwick this weekend! Why not take a trip down memory lane and read the fascinating memories of R.T. Bolton from the 1950s? You can even add your own memories to the article on the Our Warwickshire website.

While you're in town, pop into Market Hall Museum, which is open as normal. Discover more about your local history, enjoy sweet and savoury treats, great local coffee or tea in the café, and browse our fabulous range of new products in the shop.

Will you be riding the Waltzers, Hook-a-Duck... Let us know your favourite Mop memories
https://www.ourwarwickshire.org.uk/content/article/schoolboy-memories-1950s-warwick-mop-fair

An annual event in Warwick, Stratford upon Avon and some Warwickshire villages was ‘The Mop’ (Mop Fair) a fair which takes place in October and was originally a hiring fair, ...

13/10/2026

🎉 Teachers - Looking for an award-winning school workshop?
We're proud to share that Warwickshire Heritage Learning has been awarded the prestigious Sandford Award, a nationally recognised mark of excellence in heritage education.

This award recognises the quality of our curriculum-linked workshops, inclusive approach to learning, and engaging experiences that bring history to life through original museum objects, archives, and hands-on activities.

From Romans and Victorians to local Warwickshire history, our workshops support classroom learning while giving pupils memorable experiences.

📚 Curriculum-linked
🏛️ Hands-on learning with historic collections
⭐ Nationally recognised quality standard

Explore our award-winning learning programme and book your next school visit: https://heritage.warwickshire.gov.uk/heritagelearning

12/10/2026

📣 Closing date for applications Friday 19th October - Stall Holders Wanted for Warwick Victorian Evening at Market Hall Museum!

Are you a local maker, artist or crafter looking for a festive trading opportunity? We're now accepting applications for stalls at Market Hall Museum during the popular Warwick Victorian Evening on Thursday 26th November.

🏛️ Located in the heart of Warwick, the museum welcomes fantastic footfall during this much-loved event.
Stall Details 📅 Thursday 26th November
🕒 3:00pm - 8:45pm
Interested? Complete the application form by 19th October and be sure to read the terms and conditions before applying. Link to the form in the comments.

11/10/2026

🎃 Is it cake? Nope... and unfortunately you can't eat it! 🎂👻

This creepy creation is just one of the amazing props made by our team for St John's Haunted House, taking place this October half term.

Join us for a spook-tacular adventure featuring: 🕸️ Haunted House experience
🧪 Slime making
🎨 Messy play
🔎 Halloween trails
👑 A spooky retelling of the traditional tale of Sleeping Beauty

📅 29th, 30th & 31st October
🎟️ £12 per child | £6 per adult | Under 2s FREE

Tickets are on sale now! Book here: 👉 www.warwickshire.gov.uk/heritageboxoffice

08/10/2026

Today at 2pm! 🏛️

Come and discover your local museum with one of our free guided tours at Market Hall Museum.

Hear the fascinating history of the building and explore collection highlights, from the infamous Warwickshire Bear to the remarkable South Warwickshire Roman Hoards. You'll also find out more about our current exhibition, Warwick Castle Unboxed, showcasing treasures from the Warwick Castle Archive.

📅 Today at 2pm
⏱️ Approximately 45 minutes
🙋 Led by our wonderful Volunteer Tour Guides
💷 Free to attend (donations welcome)

There's still time to join us! Book your free place here:
👉 www.warwickshire.gov.uk/heritageboxoffice

07/10/2026

A lovely Afternoon Tea for Two served yesterday at Market Hall Museum Café 🍓 🍰 Pop in or call 01926 412501 Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 5pm to book yours!

06/10/2026

👻 Who left their mark at St John’s House? 👻

As Halloween approaches, we’ve been taking a closer look at the fascinating etched glass windows at St John’s House. Upstairs and downstairs, names, drawings and mysterious markings have been scratched into the glass by visitors and residents from years gone by.

Who were they? What stories could they tell? 🤔

If you love uncovering mysteries from the past, this Halloween there are plenty of spooky stories waiting for you at St John’s House...

🎃 Step inside our Family Haunted House Experience and discover the traditional story of Sleeping Beauty.

📖 Or for adults join for an atmospheric evening of Ghost Stories, featuring chilling tales by Charles Dickens and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

🎟️ Find out more and book your tickets at www.warwickshire.gov.uk/heritageboxoffice

Don't leave it too late... Halloween events are proving popular!

04/10/2026

Come and discover your local museum with one of our free guided tours at Market Hall Museum.

Hear the fascinating history of the building and explore collection highlights, from the infamous Warwickshire Bear to the remarkable South Warwickshire Roman Hoards. You'll also find out more about our current exhibition, Warwick Castle Unboxed, showcasing treasures from the Warwick Castle Archive.

📅 Next tour: Thursday at 2pm
⏰ Approximately 45 minutes
👥 Led by our wonderful Volunteer Tour Guides
🎟️ Free to attend (donations welcome)

To see dates and book your place, visit: www.warwickshire.gov.uk/heritageboxoffice