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Milton Keynes Museum We are THE Museum dedicated to the history of Milton Keynes and the people who live here. We tell the story of MK through interactive exhibits and hands-on fun!
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Find us just outside Wolverton. Open Wed - Sun and every day during local half terms. We tell the story of MK before the city was planned and developed through interactive and hands-on exhibits. Go back in time and walk down a Victorian street of shops, then meet modern Milton Keynes’ famous icons – the concrete cows. There’s something to excite everyone at Milton Keynes Museum. Set in beautiful farmland outside of Wolverton, unlike a lot of other museum’s we also have outdoor activities and space including a small play area. And no visit is complete without stopping for a cake in our celebrated tea room. We have exciting plans to tell the whole story of the city from its ancient past to exploring how and why it was built in the 1970s - stay tuned! Think you know Milton Keynes? Then visit Milton Keynes Museum and think again!

MORE TICKETS RELEASED!We've released a few more tickets for our Legends & Lanterns event which originally sold out super...
12/10/2026

MORE TICKETS RELEASED!

We've released a few more tickets for our Legends & Lanterns event which originally sold out super quick.
Grab them now, or miss out!

Step inside Milton Keynes Museum after hours for an immersive evening event where folklore, superstition and seasonal traditions come to life.

As darkness falls, explore the Museum through a series of atmospheric experiences inspired by local legends, historic beliefs and the customs of All Hallows’ Eve. Wander through the galleries as history and storytelling intertwine, with themed entertainment, interactive activities and surprises waiting around every corner.

https://miltonkeynesmuseum.org.uk/events/legends-and-lanterns/

We're getting ready to open our doors and welcome visitors to a sound-sational weekend, with a nostalgic look back at fa...
10/10/2026

We're getting ready to open our doors and welcome visitors to a sound-sational weekend, with a nostalgic look back at fairground organs.

Your ears, and eyes, are in for a treat.

Pay once and visit us for free all year! Under 5s go free.

Pre-book in advance or simply turn up.

FRIDAY FUN: What is it?You won't find one quite like this in your local store.It is a little more rudimentary than those...
09/10/2026

FRIDAY FUN: What is it?

You won't find one quite like this in your local store.
It is a little more rudimentary than those we use today, but the design remains remarkably similar, because it worked then and it works now – this is a Saxon needle made of bone.
It was discovered locally, in Pennyland, and is now part of our collection.


A couple of days ago we told you about the Kerala exhibition here at the Museum.Visit us and experience the vibrant cult...
08/10/2026

A couple of days ago we told you about the Kerala exhibition here at the Museum.

Visit us and experience the vibrant culture of Kerala, South India, through a colourful exhibition of rare costumes, traditional dress, photographs and artefacts.

The Kathakali costumes on display are the only full sets outside of India and will eventually join the South Asian Costume Collection at the V&A Museum!

Here's a little peek...

The weekend is nigh! Pay a visit here on Saturday or Sunday and enjoy the soundtrack of the fairground, with the return ...
08/10/2026

The weekend is nigh!

Pay a visit here on Saturday or Sunday and enjoy the soundtrack of the fairground, with the return of our annual Organ Festival.

Hear the historic organs playing just as they used to, back when youngsters would have soaked up all the fun of the fair with its toffee apples, hoopla and thrilling rides.

From petite music boxes to fairground centre-of-attractions, we will be dancing to a decidedly different tune at the sound-sational weekend.

We hope you can join us.

A heads-up for those of you wondering what to do with your little 'horrors' during the upcoming October Half Term.We wil...
07/10/2026

A heads-up for those of you wondering what to do with your little 'horrors' during the upcoming October Half Term.
We will be open all week with lots of spooky fun to engage with in the lead up to Halloween.
It'll be scarily good!
For more information, see the link in the comments.

We were thrilled to receive a special visit from Father Christmas yesterday - even if he did catch us by surprise!He was...
06/10/2026

We were thrilled to receive a special visit from Father Christmas yesterday - even if he did catch us by surprise!

He was rather surprised to find a snowman while the sun shone, too. That's the magic of the Museum!

The man in red paid a whistlestop visit to assure us that he will be here in December, in the lead up to the festive ho-ho-holiday.

Bookings are now open - click the link in the comments to secure your tickets.

Have you visited the Kerala exhibition here at the Museum?Experience the vibrant culture of Kerala, South India, through...
05/10/2026

Have you visited the Kerala exhibition here at the Museum?

Experience the vibrant culture of Kerala, South India, through a colourful exhibition of rare costumes, traditional dress, photographs and artefacts, curated by Kala Chethena Kathakali Troup.

Featuring some of the only complete Kathakali costume set outside India, this unique exhibition offers a fascinating insight into some of the world’s oldest and most spectacular cultural traditions.

The Kathakali costumes which will be on display are the only full sets outside of India and will eventually join the South Asian Costume Collection at the V&A Museum. The headdresses include intricate wood carving techniques, with sections being over 200 years old.

The show continues through to November 11, and is free with general admission tickets.

There's always something new to point out with every visit to the Museum, as these young visitors prove.What do you love...
02/10/2026

There's always something new to point out with every visit to the Museum, as these young visitors prove.

What do you love most among our many exhibits?

Tell us in the comments below. We look forward to reading them.

01/10/2026

Another lovely addition to our revamped (currently a work in progress) ironmongers store - this antique sign once adorned the shop of John Odell, in Newport Pagnell.

Signs from a much simpler time, and didn't they look so much nicer?

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McConnell Drive
Milton Keynes
MK125EL

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 10:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 10:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday 10:30am - 4:30pm
Sunday 10:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

01908 316222

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