Royston Museum

We’re delighted to have recently been accredited as a Silver Carbon Literate Organisation by the UN-recognised Carbon Literacy Project. This accreditation recognises our commitment to upskill our team to play a proactive role in reducing our organisational carbon emissions, and work towards a zero-carbon future. You can find out more about our Royston Museum Goes Green […]

In the 2000s, an archive of stunning costume designs, which included shows such as Dr Who and Blackadder, was donated to the Museum. However, we knew nothing about their designer, Richard Croft. Following years of research, we have discovered not just his work but his life, including from those who knew him. Our latest exhibition

    If you read my article in last month’s edition, then you’ll know I’ve been nervously waiting for the outcome of some funding applications. Well, I am thrilled to share that those applications have been successful.  Thanks to generous funding from the North Herts Prosperity Fund and the Brian Leslie Racher Trust we’re going

Royston Museum Celebrating 40 Years (1984-2024) – June Update…                                                            Recruitment:  Royston Museum are looking for a pro-active, experienced Treasurer to join the Board of Trustees.  The

Happy 40th Anniversary to us! Sunday 28th April marks 40 years since the Museum opened in its present location. But did you know, the history of a Museum in Royston dates much further back? In 1856, Royston Institute Museum was formed, but subsequently closed. In 1965, Royston & District Local History Society was formed and

It’s been another busy month at the Museum. Sophie has been creating the first of two temporary exhibitions celebrating Royston Museum’s 40th Anniversary this year.  This first exhibition explores the Royston Institute Museum, which opened 168 years before the current museum. Rhian has spent a day in London discovering how to create immersive experiences using