Museum of Richmond

Museum of Richmond Richmond's Museum

Free Admission! Tuesday to Friday: 11am - 5pm
Saturday: 10am - 4pm The colourful displays span from medieval times to the present day.

For centuries Richmond has been a centre of fashion and the arts, as well as home to several of Britain’s monarchs. The Museum celebrates the rich heritage of Richmond, Ham, Petersham and Kew and, through the exhibition and education programmes, all other areas of the borough. It is ideal for family visits: admission is free, and there are always lots of activities to keep children entertained. The museum is close to the River Thames and to Richmond Green.

🗓️ Next week!Have old clothes sitting in your wardrobe that you don't know what to do with? On Thursday next week (10 Se...
02/09/2026

🗓️ Next week!

Have old clothes sitting in your wardrobe that you don't know what to do with? On Thursday next week (10 Sept), quilter Paula Doyle will show us how to transform old denim, t-shirts, and fabric scraps into stunning, one-of-a-kind quilts (just like she did for the Hampton Pool Centenary Quilt!).

Come along to the Old Town Hall for an evening of creativity, a live demo, and a Q&A.

🎟️ Only a handful of tickets left—secure yours now: https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticketing/talk-and-demonstration-by-paula-doyle

02/09/2026

The Threads Community Quilt

Row 4, Block 2 - Sofia B

This work explored the theme of 'Threads' by illustrating a personal family tree to highlight the unique connections that unite us. Because every family is distinct, I wanted to visually celebrate my own traditions, cultural heritage, and childhood memories. To achieve this, I produced a detailed A2 acrylic painting on canvas. The composition features human faces seamlessly connecting with tree branches and roots, beautifully symbolising how our shared ancestry, people, and cultures are intricately intertwined and deeply rooted together forever.

01/09/2026

The Threads Community Quilt

Row 4, Block 1 - Tanyar M

My piece is based on sonder, showing how everyone has their own deep, complex life. I used both drawings and paintings to build up layers and textures, with overlapping lines representing unseen stories. The messy, detailed style reflects how chaotic and connected life can be. This links to the theme of 'Threads' because it shows how all our lives are connected, even when we don't realise it, acting like invisible threads between people.

29/08/2026

The Threads Community Quilt

Row 3, Block 7 - Gregor G

The poster of Earth gives an important message about life. It is not about seeing life as meaningless; rather, it is a warning about what you are prioritising. Chasing things that aren't truly helpful is the same as trying to grab a cloud of smoke—it leaves you with nothing. Looking at Earth from space gives you the realisation of something deeper: that all the drama, rivalry, fame, and power—all that desire—feels pointless. What this work is trying to say is that building your life on wealth (not just money) won't help you reach true satisfaction, and it will eventually collapse. If you don't prioritise having a genuinely good heart that hates what is wrong and cares for what is right, you will be drawn into a meaningless cycle that will eventually lead to destruction.

28/08/2026

The Threads Community Quilt

Row 3, Block 6 - Mia W

This work was inspired by the theme of 'Threads' as I explored how the depth and veins of the heart are like the way threads intertwine and overlap. In addition, the heart is the main component of the human body and connects to the rest of the body with veins, threading everything together like stitches being sewn between organs and bones. Without the human heart, the body would not be able to stay together and function; this reminded me of the way threads hold things together.

27/08/2026

The Threads Community Quilt

Row 3, Block 5 - Raynah K

My final project explores the profound theme of Black History, focusing on how identity and historical narratives can be powerfully conveyed through visual art. I am creating a hand-carved and painted clay vase, a physical artefact designed to tell a story using expressive cultural symbols and intricate African patterns. Inspired by contemporary artists who seamlessly blend traditional motifs with modern design elements, my work aims to celebrate Black identity while developing a personal visual language that honours this rich cultural legacy.

Have you ever wondered how ravioli quilting works? Now is your chance to find out! 💡Paula Doyle will be giving a live de...
26/08/2026

Have you ever wondered how ravioli quilting works? Now is your chance to find out! 💡

Paula Doyle will be giving a live demonstration at the Museum of Richmond. Get up close and personal with her process and gain a deeper understanding of ravioli quilting - a quick quilt-as-you-go construction technique, as used in the Hampton Pool Centenary Quilt. . It’s the perfect way to spend an evening in the heart of Richmond.

🎟️ Tickets are £15. Support your local independent museum and learn something incredible!

🔗 Get your tickets here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticketing/talk-and-demonstration-by-paula-doyle



26/08/2026

The Threads Community Quilt

Row 3, Block 4 - Sieana D

I explored the theme of threads by researching about connections between two people and family tree I took inspiration from different designers who do embroidery work in their own work . I used threads as the main focus in my final piece I used embroidery thread for my piece for making two hearts connected together by threads that shows how much two hearts together are connected so much it’s shows how much close the connection has gotten between two hearts between two people this is the message I want to share from my work.

25/08/2026

The Threads Community Quilt

Row 3, Block 3 - Roxy-Jean M

With the FMP project theme being 'Threads', I chose to create a piece based on Christian history because I wanted to focus on something meaningful to me. I wanted to teach people about the history of my religion in a creative and eye-catching way. For my project, I created a clay sculpture alongside drawings showing important events from the Bible. My aim was to express the importance of Christianity and share its history with people who may not know much about it. I enjoyed this project because it allowed me to combine my faith, creativity, and storytelling through a range of artistic techniques.

22/08/2026

The Threads Community Quilt

Row 3, Block 2 - Violet W

This piece explores the underwater world and the devastating impact of human pollution and waste. I was driven to create this work because I believe art should carry a deeper message; often, the most subtle or hidden meanings speak louder than obvious ones. To visually communicate this, I incorporated wool to represent the discarded ropes and nets that pollute our oceans and entangle marine life. By positioning the jellyfish in the centre of the canvas, I aimed to highlight its vulnerability, showing it surrounded by a striking contrast of natural elements—like coral and seaweed—and the destructive, artificial nets closing in around it.

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Old Town Hall, Whittaker Avenue
Richmond Upon Thames
TW91TP

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Tuesday 11am - 5pm
Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 11am - 5pm
Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm

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