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: Sun, 08 Aug 2021
Cookie and Cake Competition!
As part of the Market 800 celebrations - which includes our fantastic exhibition currently on display on the museum - there is also a Cookie...
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about 2 days ago
Don't come to us today! Our doors are closed, come back tomorrow between 1pm and 4pm.
about 3 days ago
Remember that we will not be open tomorrow, we'll be back on Sunday though!
about 4 days ago
We will not be open this Saturday 25th September, we'll be back again on Sunday 26th at 1pm!
about 5 days ago
Unfortunately, Charnwood Museum will be closed on Saturday 25th September due to a shortage of staff.
We are sorry for any inconvenience caused and will be back open on Sunday 26th September at 1pm!
about 6 days ago
BOOKS! There are BOOKS! We have a different selection of books for each day of the week, so come on down and find out what we've got each day.
about 18 days ago
RT @Loughlibvol: Diversity an exhibition for Black History Month at The Local and Family History Centre at Loughborough Library opens 4th October to 27th November. Free Entry during staffed Library hours.
about 18 days ago
RT @CharnwoodGeo: Happy Birthday to our most famous fossil resident, Charnia!🎉
On this day in 1958, the discovery of Charnia was first published in the Proceedings of the @YorksGeolSoc📰
It's been changing our understanding of the evolution of life on earth ever since!
about 1 month ago
Fantastic news! twitter.com/CharnwoodB…
about 1 month ago
RT @CharnwoodGeo: Charnia is one of the oldest animal fossils yet discovered, and is named after our very own #CharnwoodForest!
A recently published study led by @Frankie_Dunn_ showed that Charnia changed how it grew part way through its life! 👶➡️🧓
about 1 month ago
Mindy has been out and about the park today, checking in on the ducks.
