Very friendly sweet museum. Free entry. Permanent exhibits held visual impact through their imaginative placement and eclectic charm - it’s especially fun for young children. Not much in the way of descriptive texts or information panels and not all exhibits are labelled but there’s such a diverse collection, it’s worth a visit just to see the varied and charming assemblage. Conveys a sense of what is was like living in bygone days through the many items of personal memorabilia - many of which were everyday items - in a lively and evocative way.
At the time of our visit there was a temporary exhibition of Barbara Cartland’s life and works, which was really well arranged, informative and visually splendid, with well-written panels which were just the right sort of length to read.
Just make sure you don’t park your car on the road nearby. There are no markings on the road itself but nearby signposts do warn this is within a no parking zone and you will run the risk of...
Read moreSmall but enjoyable local museum. It includes interesting sections on the history of Hertford, well-populated displays of objects collected by eccentric Victorians, and an impressive collection of local puddingstone! There is also a gift shop and toilet facilities. The staff are friendly and knowledgable, and entry is free - but any donations are...
Read moreI love this museum. It's got a little shop and quite a lot of artifacts from Britain and the rest of the world. There's a hands on children's area to keep little ones busy. My daughter likes to go there when in hertford and each time I see something I missed from a different visit. Recommend heading there if in...
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