Cricklade Museum
Small volunteer-run local history museum in Cricklade with over 12,000 objects, mostly from the 19th and 20th centuries, plus a family history archive.
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About the museum
Cricklade Museum was set up by the Cricklade Historical Society, which still looks after it. The society's stated aim is to collect, conserve, research, interpret and give public access to objects linked to the Cricklade district, and so to encourage knowledge of local history.
Despite its small size the museum holds more than 12,000 items. Its main strength is material from the 19th and 20th centuries, and one of its most popular displays is a woodworking tools corner called Grandad's workshop. Its archive includes local family history records, family trees, maps and a properties index, and visitors can send a research enquiry about family names or local history.
The society also runs an events programme of talks, held in the Town Hall Annex, and guided walks. Cricklade Pottery has its own page on the museum website, and the museum shop sells local history books, including a book on VE Day.
Highlights
- More than 12,000 objects, mainly from the 19th and 20th centuries
- Grandad's workshop, a display of woodworking tools
- Archive with family trees, maps and a properties index
- Family names index and research enquiry service
- Talks and guided walks run by the Cricklade Historical Society
Permanent exhibitions
- Grandad's workshop – A corner display of woodworking tools that the museum describes as very popular with visitors.
- Cricklade collection – More than 12,000 objects on the history of Cricklade and its district, mainly from the 19th and 20th centuries.
- Founded
- 1985
- Operated by
- Cricklade Historical Society
Admission & discounts
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Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
- Museum shop
The museum shop sells local history books and gifts, and items can be bought online.
Events & venue rental
The society hires out glasses, tables and chairs for local events; hiring the museum itself as a venue is not mentioned.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Good to know | The society runs guided walks and an evening talks programme in the Cricklade Town Hall Annex (doors 7pm, talks 7.30pm). Family history and research enquiries can be sent through the website. |
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