Royston & District Museum & Art Gallery sits at the heart of the Royston community and celebrates the wonderful stories of the town and its people.
We will illustrate and interpret the history of Royston and its district through our collections and other resources encouraging everyone, in particular the local community, to actively participate in the collection, research and presentation of our local heritage.
Our values:
Our collection
The museum collection is rich and diverse. On a visit to the museum you explore the history of the area from the Ice Age through to the 1950s. You will see everything from Stone Age axe heads to Victorian farming equipment and from Second World War helmets to a Rubik's cube.
You can also see the 1855 Columbian Printing Press that the Royston Crow was originally printed on. The press is one of our star objects and on certain event and workshop days you can see it in action and maybe even have a go printing on it yourself.
We are also very proud of our loaned ceramics and glassware collection. This celebration of nineteenth and twentieth century work has something for everyone in its colours, designs, shapes and structures.
Opening Times
Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday 10—5. (last entry 4:45)
Location
The museum is located at 5 Lower King Street. Postcode SG8 5AL. The building is set back from the main road, through the gate and across the courtyard.
Admission
Admission is free although donations are welcome.
Charges apply for groups visiting the museum outside of the standard opening hours.
Admission charges may apply on special event days.
We welcome visitors with pushchairs.
There is a ramp access at the front entrance.
