Windsor & Royal Borough Museum

21/04/2026

Remembering Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, 1926 – 2022.

Today, on what would have been Queen Elizabeth II’s 100th birthday, we share some special photographs of the late Queen visiting Windsor Guildhall and our Museum. We look forward to sharing more about the royal connections to this iconic building with you when we reopen soon.








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27/02/2026

The Windsor Guildhall Museum has temporarily closed to improve the visitor experience to the Grade I listed building, including exhibiting new artefacts.

The works are part of an ongoing project to update the Guildhall Museum and is funded by a recent £65K grant awarded by Arts Council England. The museum is expected to reopen in Spring 2026.

27/02/2026

We are temporarily closed to improve our visitor experience. Work is underway to display new objects in our gallery and better share Windsor Guildhall’s royal and local significance with residents and visitors.

The works are part of an ongoing project funded by a recent £65K grant awarded to us by Arts Council England. The museum is expected to reopen in Spring 2026. We will keep you updated on our progress.

In the meantime, see how you can still explore your local heritage and support our work by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/Windsor_Museum?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=ba171166-b153-474c-8482-26a7130da209

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17/12/2025

Are you looking for a unique gift for someone special in your life? How about sponsoring a museum object in their name?

For someone who loves pretty jewellery:

How about our sparking Bronze Age bracelet? (Image 1)

This bracelet was made between 1300BC- 1150BC of fine twisted gold, entwined with five gold rings. It was found on a site east of Windsor in 2009. It would have been a very valuable possession. Only three or four other examples have been found in southern England.

Or how about our precious Anglo-Saxon pendant? (Image 2)

This blue glass marbled bead pendant is suspended on a metal loop and is one of a group of items found during excavations of Wraysbury Farm.

Or maybe you know a dog lover?

How about sponsoring our Roman tile with a dog’s paw impression? Your special someone could have their own unique connection to a very good boy/girl from the Roman times! (Image 3)

This fragment of clay roof tile was found during an excavation of a Roman villa in Cox Green, Maidenhead. Soon after it was made, a dog walked over the clay before it had finished drying, capturing a moment in time forever.

Follow the link below to browse other objects that you can choose to sponsor as a Christmas gift. Prices vary from £25 - £100 with different benefits for each price point, ranging from a digital certificate to an invitation to a gala evening.

Which item would you like for Christmas?

https://rbwmtogether.rbwm.gov.uk/sponsor-an-object

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28/11/2025

Please note our revised opening hours next week.

We are open as usual (10am - 4pm) on Tuesday 2nd December, but please take note of road closures and changes to parking and transport ahead of the state visit.

We will be closed the morning of Wednesday 3rd December and will reopen at 12:30pm. We will close as usual at 4pm.

Everything you need to know about the upcoming State Visit in one place: https://www.rbwm.gov.uk/state-visit

The President of the Federal Republic of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, accompanied by Frau Elke Büdenbender, will pay a state visit to the United Kingdom from Wednesday 3 December to Friday 5 December 2025. Visit our webpage for the latest information on road closures, security, and key information for local residents and businesses.

07/11/2025

We will be open on Saturday 15 November from 12pm to 5.30pm to celebrate Windsor’s Christmas Lights Switch-on.

Why not visit us if you're looking for unique gifts? At the Museum you can:

⭐make a personalised Christmas badge for a loved one

✨sponsor a museum object in their name.

🎄Buy stocking fillers for the history-lover in your life!

Lights will be switched on at 5:30pm with live performances taking place outside Windsor Castle from 3pm. There will also be Christmas market stalls and children's rides throughout the town centre.



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03/11/2025

We will be at The Windsor Local History Open Day this Saturday 8 November 2025. We hope to see you there!

Only Six Sleeps To Go!

Now in its fifth exciting year, the WLHG Annual “Open Day” offers visitors a valuable opportunity to engage with the fascinating heritage of Windsor and many of its surrounding towns and villages. This FREE event is open to everyone and will take place on Saturday, 8th November at Windsor Baptist Church, Victoria Street, SL4 1EH from 11am-4pm.

Great for anyone interested in learning more about Windsor! Why not join us?
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15/10/2025

Thank you to BBC Berkshire for sharing the wonderful news that we have been awarded a grant from Arts Council England as part of their Museum Renewal Fund.

Listen to Stephanie, our Museum Manager, speak to Rich Clarke about our plans for the future and learn about the many reasons you should come and visit us (clues in the images below ☺️)

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002khd7

Part 1 of interview = 1 hour 17 mins in (learn about our diorama and why the Ascot Room at Windsor Guildhall is part of history)

Part 2 = 2 hours and 42 mins in (learn the story behind our infamous dock and our ornate staircase)

And if you’re particularly intrigued by these objects and their stories, did you know you can sponsor them and help support the work of the museum? Learn more here: https://rbwmtogether.rbwm.gov.uk/sponsor-an-object

We are open Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10am- 4pm. We hope to see you soon!

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08/10/2025

This is wonderful news 🙌
Thank you Arts Council England and Department for Culture, Media and Sport for this much needed support. This funding will help us and other civic museums to continue to serve our communities while also investing in new initiatives to strengthen long-term financial resilience.

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Windsor & Royal Borough Museum has been awarded a grant from Arts Council England!

The museum has been awarded £65,895 through Arts Council England’s Museum Renewal Fund awards for its Celebrating our Royal History project which highlights local history and brings attention to the royal connections and significant events at Windsor Guildhall. The investment will increase access and help preserve the heritage of the area for residents and visitors alike to enjoy.

Read more here: https://orlo.uk/6QMIf

22/09/2025

This will be an amazing evening 🎼🎭