Richmondshire Museum

Museum Overview

The Richmondshire Museum is located in the heart of Richmond, North Yorkshire. The museum was first founded in 1974 and it has been expanding its collections ever since.

The museum incorporates a reconstructed cruck house with contains a collection of domestic items. In the lead-mining gallery, you can learn more about the industry that once flourished in the local area up until the end of the 19th century.

In the transport gallery, there is a model of Richmond railway station. Another gallery contains the Herriot set from the BBC’s All Creatures Great and Small plus Barker’s Chemist shop. You can also learn about the history of the local area. A fun recent addition to the museum is a recreation of the grocer’s shop where the founder of the Fenwick department store began his working life.

You can also see a recreation of an ironmonger shop and an old post office. Families will love the Discovery Centre where you can play dress up in a mock-up shop. There are toys to play with and they often host free, activity sessions for families. What looks to be a small building on the outside turns out to be a Tardis full of treasures.

Further Information Richmondshire Museum

Is there food and drink available?

No information has been provided. There are places to purchase food and drinks nearby.

What are the main things to do?

A museum with a number of local history galleries including recreated shops, with a family-friendly Discovery centre. There are toilets.

What are the ticket prices?

Adults are £4.00 each and children are free.
Prices are subject to change and/or discounts online.

Is there parking?

There is parking nearby, charges may apply.

When are they open?

The Richmondshire Museum is open between early April and late October, they are closed on Sundays. Please visit their website for up-to-date information.