What's On
Get involved with the latest events going on at Charnwood Museum
Thu, 22 Jul 2021, 19:30 - 21:00
Animal Magic and the Horse Burials at Broughton Lodge
About Us
Situated in the former Victorian swimming baths, Charnwood Museum showcases the rich heritage of the local area.
Featuring a wide range of exhibits reflecting the history, geology, archaeology and industries of Charnwood and the surrounding area, permanent displays include 'Coming to Charnwood', 'The Natural World of Charnwood', 'Living off the Land' and 'Earning a Living'.
Permanent Displays
Find out more about the collections on display in our permanent galleries
Charnwood Gallery
Our main changing exhibition gallery hosts a variety of different displays over the year
Latest News
Posted: Mon, 14 Jun 2021
Series Finale!
The last in our fun series 'The Chronicles of Charnia' is now live!
This one focuses on the Zeppelin raid in Loughborough in 1916 and the role Morris Cranes played.
We hope you have enjoyed them, and hopefully we may be able to commission some more in the future. in the meantime, they will be staying on our website so you can still enjoy them!
Twitter Feed
about 2 days ago
Check out our #FunFriday activity - its Father's Day themed:
charnwoodmuseum.co.uk/…
about 3 days ago
RT @lovelboro: It's #WorldRefillDay 🌎
Did you know we have a Eco- Friendly trail on the @loyalfree app that highlights where you can refill your water bottle for free and where offers discounts for taking your own pots for refills?!
Head to the LoyalFree app now to check it out
about 3 days ago
RT @Lborobelltrust: There are just a few places left on our #Friday #foundry #tour on June 25th. The tour starts at 3.30pm and lasts approximately 90 minutes - a great way to start the #weekend!
Book your place now to avoid disappointment👇
loughboroughbellfoundr…
#thingstodo #heritageisopen
about 3 days ago
RT @leicslibraries: The Summer Reading Challenge is back and this year we’re getting wild with the Wild World Heroes! Join at your local Leicestershire Library from 3rd July. Go to summerreadingchallenge… for info! #SummerReadingChallenge2021 #WildWorldHeroes2021
about 3 days ago
@Ledecestre Hi Christopher, we have asked our curatorial colleagues @LeicsMuseums and will let you know, we at the Museum think it is pre WW1
about 3 days ago
RT @CultureLeics: So excited to get started on our My Books, My Story project with children in care across Leicestershire. Invitations have been sent out to nominated children and young people... we can't wait to see what they decide they want the exhibition to look like ow.ly/8pAS50FaPjp
about 4 days ago
Fact #5: In 1952, the company was sold to Genatosan, another Loughborough based company at the time.
#wedswotsits #charnwood #MuseumFromHome #zenobia #perfume
about 4 days ago
That's the Museum closed for today...we'll be back open tomorrow at 10am
about 4 days ago
Fact #4: Zenobia was the name of a 3rd Century Queen of Palmyra (in Syria). Rumour has it that the company was named after the owner’s daughter but was she named after the queen?
#wedswotsits #charnwood #MuseumFromHome #zenobia #perfume
about 4 days ago
Fact #3: They specialised in flower-based perfumes and their ‘Lily of the Valley’ perfume was launched in 1908.
#wedswotsits #charnwood #MuseumFromHome #zenobia #perfume
