Tweeddale Museum and Gallery

Tweeddale Museum & Gallery

The Chambers Institution was established by William Chambers, one of the founders of the famous publishing house, in 1859. This striking building is home to a museum and gallery which host a lively programme of exhibitions and events all year round. Take a look at our Museums & Galleries Guide 2017 to see what’s on here and at our other venues throughout the Scottish Borders.

The Chambers Room houses the extraordinary plasterwork friezes commissioned by William Chambers alongside exhibitions looking at the history of Peebles and the surrounding area. The Gallery and The Museum Room host a vibrant programme of exhibitions ranging from visual arts through textiles to historical interest.

St Ronanʼs Wells Visitor Centre

This historic spa hosts exhibitions telling the story of Innerleithen and St Ronan’s Wells, describing their connections with the great Scottish writers Sir Walter Scott and James Hogg. 
The origins of the unique Cleikum ceremonies held in July each year are also explored. 
The garden surrounding the spa featured in the BBC Beechgrove Garden television programme in 2007, and the gardens continue to be developed and enhanced with new plantings and sculpture.

Royal Air Force Museum Cosford (RAF)

Welcome to the Royal Air Force Museum.

Our purpose is to tell the story of the Royal Air Force through its people and collections.

• For our visitors, we make our collections and the RAF story relevant and stimulating
• For current and former RAF personnel and their families, we preserve, honour and share the stories of their service
• For our nation, we help people to understand the impact of the RAF in the world

Our ambition is to ensure that the Royal Air Force’s story endures and enriches future generations. 

The Museum occupies two public sites at Colindale in North London, and Cosford in Shropshire, West Midlands.

Each site offers a unique experience to the visitor and the exhibits complement each other. Both Museums are free to enter and tell the story of the people who moulded the world of aviation from the daredevil early aviators to wartime heroes and the thousands of ordinary Service men and women who have served in the RAF and whose contribution has shaped the world that we live in today.

With a world-class collection and display of aircraft, integrated with special exhibitions, films, interactives, artwork, engines, missiles, photographs, medals and uniforms and research and education facilities, the Museum takes an innovative approach to telling these stories whilst keeping with tradition.

Warwickshire Yeomanry Museum

We are a Regimental Museum completely supported by Volunteers and our aim is to safeguard the heritage and collective memory of those who have served with the Warwickshire Yeomanry so that both present and future generations may learn the importance of the past through its history. 

The Last Parade

We are very proud of our living history project in conjunction with “Torn Corner Limited” that has produced 4 DVD.

1, Story of WW1 in Photographs from the Album of The Commanding Officer,

2, The Change from Horses to Tanks,

3, El Alamein,

4 The Italian Campaign,

The last 3 includes statements of action described by the soldiers who were there.

Lowewood Museum

Located in a beautiful Georgian building in the historic town of Hoddesdon, Lowewood Museum showcases the history of the borough of Broxbourne. Discover the history of the local area from prehistoric times to the present day. Explore the stories of those who have lived and worked here, from Royal Academy artist James Ward to the Pulhams of Broxbourne, one of the most important garden designers of the Victorian era. Activities, events, exhibitions and gallery trails ensure there is something for everyone to enjoy. 

Walsall Leather Museum

Walsall Leather Museum is a welcoming and friendly attraction housed in a restored Victorian factory building. We offer a fascinating insight into the story of Walsall’s famous leatherworking trade. There are regular guided ours and demonstrations of leather crafts, and lively programme of events and activities throughout the year, including changing exhibitions. Beautiful gardens planted with traditional tanning trees and shrubs. The museum has an excellent shop specialising in Walsall-made leathergoods.

Athelstan Museum

Athelstan Museum tells the history of Malmesbury, an attractive hill top town built to a Saxon road plan on the site of a 2,800 year old Iron Age hill fort and the area of North Wiltshire that surrounds it. Malmesbury, which lies on the edge of the Cotswolds, is a great place for a family day out and Athelstan Museum, with its collection of artefacts and explanation of local history is the place to start.

We run a series of short term exhibitions so our displays are always changing. There are lots of interactive things for the children and our volunteers are always ready to explain and elaborate on our exhibits.

Blake Museum

Blake Museum is a 16th century house located in the heart of Bridgwater, a historic market town and port, first mentioned as Brugie in the Domesday Book of 1086.  The Museum was first opened to the public in 1926 and it is said that Robert Blake, the town’s most famous citizen, was born in the house in 1598.Blake Museum is the local museum for archaeology and history of Bridgwater.With the collections covering Bridgwater and the surrounding areas, we have fascinating displays waiting for you to discover.You are welcome to bring your own food and enjoy a picnic in the museum garden or take a stroll in the adjoining Blake Gardens

Wedgwood Museum

For a unique experience and a very warm welcome, the stunning Wedgwood Museum is the place to visit – whether you just like looking at beautiful objects or have a specialist interest. We are the home of one of the most interesting ceramic collections in the world. Our galleries tell the story of Josiah Wedgwood, his family, and the company he founded two-and-a-half centuries ago.

Nuneaton Museum and Art Gallery

The museum is packed with varied and exciting opportunities for children and adults alike.  The museum’s programme includes:

• School Holiday Activities
• Saturday Event Days
• Hands-on-History Sessions
• Storytelling for Under 5s
• Friday Lunchtime Talks

Remember all events and activities are free.  However we do welcome donations so we can continue to provide a varied and full programme.