Market Hall Museum

 

In light of the Government announcement on Monday 22 February 2021 we are working hard to identify when and how we can safely reopen in line with Government guidelines. We apologise for the ongoing inconvenience this may cause for some of our visitors. 

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Market Hall Museum is located in the Market Hall, a 17th-century landmark in the heart of Warwick. Recently refurbished with the help of a generous grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund, the museum tells the story of Warwickshire, and how the shifting natural, built and human landscapes have shaped the county to the present day.

Our popular exhibits include:

  • The Museum Bear.
  • Oisin, our tweeting Giant Irish Deer skeleton.
  • Our observation beehive, cared for by local beekeepers (On occasion the beehive is taken off display for bee-care)
  • The Sheldon Tapestry Map of Warwickshire
  • The historic Wilmcote Plesiosaur skeleton
  • Two Warwickshire Roman silver coin hoards
  • Cross Hands Quarry Dinosaur
  • Historic costume display.
  • A real Warwickshire dinosaur from Cross Hands Quarry

More information about upcoming events.

Museum opening times

  • Sunday and Monday - closed
  • Tuesday to Saturday - 10am to 5pm

Free entry

General admission to the museum is free, donations are welcome.

ALL VISITS TO THE MUSEUM ARE ON A PRE BOOKED BASIS ONLY.

Please read all the details on the booking form before you book tickets. Tickets are released every Monday for that week.

Facilities and access

  • shop and cafe - temporarily closed
  • toilet
  • baby changing facilities

The museum has level access on the ground floor and a platform lift to the first-floor galleries.
*Please note that some areas of the first floor are uneven due to the historic nature of the floorboards.

There is a building emergency evacuation plan and procedure for assisted escape for visitors with any type of disability/impairment, if required. If you require evacuation assistance on your visit to the museum please speak to a member of our front of house/reception staff so that we can explain our plan to you or you can contact us beforehand to discuss this.

Address

Market Hall Museum
Market Place
Warwick
CV34 4SA

Telephone 01926 412501

Email: [email protected]

Parking: On street metered parking available in the town centre

Details of car parks

The cafe at Market Hall

Temporarily closed

Serving locally sourced goods, our menu aims to offer our visitors a variety of choice. Choose from:

  • Drink in or take away an award-winning cup of Monsoon Estates Coffee. Or try handpicked Golden Monkey teas, including our in-house exclusives - Market Hall Blend and our warming Warwickshire ‘Bear Hug’.
  • A wide range of cakes, including gluten-free and vegan options
  • Soup and house-made batch rolls (soup is seasonal)
  • Cold drinks and snacks

Opening times

Tuesday to Saturday - 10am to 4pm

Facilities and access

  • Adapted cutlery
  • Bottle warmer and high chairs
  • Toilet with baby changing facilities

Museum shop

Temporarily closed

Our redeveloped shop stocks gifts and souvenirs to suit all ages and budgets. You will find ranges based on our most popular objects and family favourites, such the Warwickshire Sheldon Tapestry and famous Warwickshire Bear. You can even buy local honey supplied by our Beekeeper, Mike Townsend.

Celebrate Warwickshire with our books and souvenirs featuring famous locations and local places of interest. You can support local artists and shop from our Makers at Market Hall craft case.

For the children, we’ve put together a wide range of toys, gifts, and pocket money spends, including well-known brands Usborne and Papo.

Opening times

Tuesday to Saturday - 10am to 5pm