Name: Royston Museum
Rating: 5.0

Royston Museum

5 Lower King Street, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 5AL, England

1-90 Years

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Royston Museum is a community-focused museum that showcases over 2,000 years of local history. Located in the heart of Royston, it tells the story of the town through engaging displays and artefacts. The museum is ideal for families, history enthusiasts, and visitors interested in local heritage.

Visitors can explore exhibits covering Roman times, medieval history, the Victorian era, World Wars, and local industries. The museum also highlights landmarks such as Royston Cave, a medieval priory, and connections to King James I, alongside a collection of nearly 20,000 objects. Interactive elements and children’s activities, including trails with a guide character, make the experience engaging for younger visitors.

Entry to the museum is completely free of charge. The venue is also available for hire, with spaces starting from £15–£20 per hour for community events, meetings, or small celebrations.

Royston Museum offers an informative and family-friendly experience. It combines education with interactive and community-focused activities. With its rich collections and welcoming atmosphere, it provides a memorable and accessible visit for all ages.

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Free
Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

Discover over 2000 years of Royston's history with displays about the Romans, local industry, the Victorians, the World Wars and entertainment. Royston Museum sits at the heart of the Royston community, and celebrates the wonderful stories of the town and its people.
The museum illustrates and interprets the history of Royston and its district through its collections and resources, encouraging everyone – but in particular the local community – to actively participate in the collection, research and presentation of our local heritage.
Home of ancient burial mounds, a Roman crossroad, a medieval priory, James I palace and the enigmatic Royston Cave, discover over 2000 years of Royston's story at Royston Museum.
With just under 20,000 objects in its Collection, Royston Museum celebrates and shares Royston’s heritage and stories; connecting people and places, past and present.

Facilities

Toilets: We have an accessible toilet with baby change to the left of the welcome desk. There are spare nappies and sanitary products in case you are caught short, plus a step and toilet seat for our younger visitors. Unfourtunatly there is not a changing places toilet in Royston.
Baby feeding: Breastfeeding and bottle feeding are welcome anywhere in the Museum. If you would like somewhere private, a comfy chair or glass of water please ask us. We also have a small kitchen where we can warm bottles for you.
Picnic Space: We don't have a cafe at the Museum. However, you're welcome to enjoy a picnic outside in our courtyard, or upstairs in our Community Room.
Kids activities: We want museums to be fun and engaging places for all ages. Corvis the Crow is waiting to welcome you to the Museum with lots of activities for children to enjoy, just look out for the turquoise hands.

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Price: Free

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

Birthday Party Details

Royston Musuem is available to hire for groups, activities, corporate or community events, and meetings.

Exhibition Hall

Exclusive use of the booked space
Use of up to 40 chairs and 5 tables
Use of equipment, including projector, projector screen and whiteboard
Monday - Sunday
From £20 per hour
Minimum 2 hour hire

Community Room

Exclusive use of the booked space
Use of up to 10 chairs and 2 tables
Use of equipment, including interactive screen
Monday - Sunday
From £15 per hour
Minimum 2 hour hire

Exhibition Gallery

Space for up to 46 framed A3 images
Professional installation by the Museum team
Production of a catalogue and digital marketing by our in-house designer
Minimum 3 week hire
From £30 per week, plus 10% commission on sales

Thursday to Sunday: 10am to 4pm

Address: 5 Lower King Street, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 5AL, England

Post Code: SG8 5AL

Council: North Hertfordshire

County: Hertfordshire

By Car: Royston is well situated at the crossroads of the A505 and A10. The A1M and M11 are each within a 15 minute drive, and link easily to the M25 and A14. There is no on-site parking.
By Bus: Royston has good bus links with Cambridge, Hitchin, Hertford, Buntingford and Bishops Stortford.
By Train: Royston has frequent train services between London Kings Cross and Cambridge. Royston Museum is a 10 minute walk from Royston train station.