Museums & Galleries · London
Museum of Richmond
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Photo: Matt Brown (CC BY 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Permanent displays on Richmond's history from prehistory to modern day
- Temporary exhibition on community quilts in Richmond
- Free family craft sessions and trails during opening hours
- Monthly LEGO Club for families
- Browse the collection of over 5,000 objects online
The Museum of Richmond in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames is located in Richmond's Old Town Hall, close to Richmond Bridge. It was formally opened by Queen Elizabeth II on 28 October 1988. — Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Practical details
- Open
- Tuesday to Friday 11am–5pm, Saturdays 10am–4pm, closed Sundays and Mondays
- Booking
- Free entry, no booking needed for craft sessions
- Best for
- Families with children and local history enthusiasts
From the attraction's own website on 11 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Guided Tours
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Travelodge Richmond
✓ Within walking distance of Richmond High Street and the Thames
🏖️ 2.3 miles from Ham and Kingston, River Thames
Richmond
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The Orange Tree
✓ Pub with rooms on Richmond High Street
🏖️ 2.6 miles from Ham and Kingston, River Thames
Richmond
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Richmond Hill Hotel
✓ Atop a hill in Richmond, close to the river and royal park
🏖️ 1.81 miles from Ham and Kingston, River Thames
Richmond
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- Richmond 0.4 miles
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