Market Hall Museum, Warwick — Attraction in Warwick

For a free museum, Market Hall is brilliant. This was my first time visiting since the pandemic and the changes are welcome. If I had the space, I would have bought some honey from their hive, for certain. It seems a slight shame that their giant red deer skeleton has been put in a space where it is hard to step back and fully appreciate its size, however the sheer amount of natural artifacts on display makes up for it. The first floor has some beautiful examples of fossils, taxidermy, and pottery fragments. There are also a number of 18th century garments on display in extremely good shape. Anyone who has an interest in textiles should take a look at both these and the amazing tapestry on display, as they are magnificent. Information provided on the tapestry's conservation work is very interesting. The First Museum was sadly closed when I visited, closing off entry to a great number of items. The museum is very friendly to those who have limited mobility, and is also buggy and child friendly. Information is displayed at a height wheelchair users can see, and all touchscreens are both wheelchair- and child-friendly heights. If it had not been for the inability to see the Red Deer perfectly, or see the backs of some items on display (such as the silk 18th c waistcoat) I would have...

Very disappointed, the place had lost its charm, appeared sparse & boring, almost clinical and far too modern. It has lot less to see than previously, sad to see so few exhibits on show, it has lost its wow factor. Children's activities intruded rather than adding to the experience. e.g. warwickshire tapestry room had a space related activity in front of it, the next room had a tent up blocking the view of the other exhibits. The bear and the rugged staff no longer has it's staff or prominence of place, the first view on entering is now the shop & cafe. We left feeling quite sad for the old place, it is like all its character and personality has been stolen rather than enhanced by new thinking. There are some good points the new entrance is more accessible & safer & the interactive/digital screens are a great way to communicate information. Staff are still friendly & helpful, the museum is also still free to look around, donations...

This is a treasure! Definitely go if you are in Warwick. It's not very large but it is very friendly. Especially go there if you have younger children. There are sensory bags and play areas. A lot to explore! What I was really amazed about was the bee hive on the top floor. It was super clever how it is made that bees can get in and out through the pipe and hole in the window. This place is free but please do purchase something in a cafe or gift part. Tote bags are only a pound but it helps the museum. There is a disabled toilet which has a sign - if you happen to have a little trouble as at the reception- we keep sanitary towels and nappies here for you! How nice is that?! I chanced and asked if they would have a phone charger by any chance as my battery was on 17% and I needed Google maps to get back to the hotel- 50 min walk. But no luck. At least they looked and tried to help!

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