Museums & Galleries · Hertfordshire
North Hertfordshire Museum
📍 SG5 1JE
Photo: Richard Kelly (CC BY 4.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Exhibits range from a woolly mammoth tusk to football boots
- Collections cover archaeology, fine art, costume and natural history
- Temporary exhibitions in Exhibition Gallery and 'Arches' space
- Kids craft workshops and family creative sessions held regularly
- Guided heritage walks and bookable expert talks for groups
North Hertfordshire Museum sits next to the Town Hall in Brand Street, Hitchin, displaying collections from the former Letchworth and Hitchin museums. You'll find everything from a woolly mammoth tusk and Roman artefacts to football memorabilia and a Victorian pharmacy counter, alongside changing exhibitions in the Exhibition Gallery and 'Arches' space. It suits families, with craft workshops and kids' sessions, as well as those interested in local history and archaeology talks. Entry is free, the museum is fully accessible with lifts and wheelchairs available, dogs on leads are welcome, and there's a café on site. Located in North Hertfordshire, it's close to Hitchin station (0.8 miles) and near 13 bookable places to stay within 5 miles, making it an easy addition to a stay in the area.
Practical details
- Open
- Tuesday–Saturday 10.30am–4.30pm, Sunday 11am–3pm, closed Monday
- Dogs
- Well-behaved dogs on a lead are welcome
- Accessibility
- Fully accessible with lifts and two wheelchairs available
- Booking
- Entry is free; talks and walks can be booked
From the attraction's own website on 26 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
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🚆 Or come by train
- Hitchin 0.8 miles
- Letchworth Garden City 3 miles
- Stevenage 4.5 miles
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