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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: Tue, 04 May 2021
The Chronicles of Charnia - Volume 4
As part of developing our new standalone website, we have created a series of short videos titled 'The Chronicles of Charnia'
These short videos, which will be released weekly here on our website and through social media focus on some of the key objects and stories that we feature here in the Museum.
We hope that you find them entertaining, and remind you of some of our star objects whilst we remain closed under current Covid-19 restrictions.
The fourth in the series is live now, and features Bradgate Park and the story of Lady Jane Grey.
Click on the link below to take you to the page with the video on
Twitter Feed
about 3 days ago
What would Herbert Schofield think today? We think he’d be quite proud! @LboroUni @LboroCollege
#education #ChroniclesofCharnia
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about 3 days ago
A little bit later than usual but hopefully thats just increased the suspense! Volume 5 of the #ChroniclesofCharnia has arrived! Take a look here: youtu.be/BEQLYoH4S4k
about 5 days ago
RT @kidsinmuseums: What is the best at home virtual activity for families from a museum, gallery or heritage site?
Vote for your favourite as Best Digital Activity in our #FamilyFriendlyMuseum Award.
Fill in our five minute form 👉kidsinmuseums.org.uk/a…
about 6 days ago
RT @CultureLeics: We've been out in #Loughborough today gathering Your stories about Your market! Did you know it is the 800 year celebration? Look out for us in our Culture Leicestershire hoodies and come and have a word. We look forward to meeting You ow.ly/ZrTs50EGlgl
#LboroCharter800
about 6 days ago
RT @ButtonBoutique1: Had my picture taken on Loughborough Market today and my lovely stall which has been on the market for 55 years! What a fabulous market it is! #lborocharter800 @lovelboro @LboroMarket twitter.com/CultureLei…
about 6 days ago
It's Friday...yes we're happy about that too BUT that means our new #funfriday activity is live on the website charnwoodmuseum.co.uk/…
about 8 days ago
Fact #5: The Barrow Kipper at Charnwood is an exact replica of the real fossil, which is located @leicestermuseum. It has now been reclassified as Rhomaleosaurus megacephalus meaning ‘strong lizard with a big head’
#wedswotsits #charnwood #MuseumFromHome #charnwoodmuseum
about 8 days ago
Fact #4: The Pliosaur is 5 metres in length and swam using it’s 4 large paddles. It ate fish and ammonites.
#wedswotsits #charnwood #MuseumFromHome #charnwoodmuseum
about 8 days ago
Fact #3: The Pliosaur is a marine reptile and died out around the same time as the dinosaur.
#wedswotsits #charnwood #MuseumFromHome #charnwoodmuseum #newwalkmuseum #barrowuponsoar
about 8 days ago
Fact #2: The Pliosaur lived from 200 million years to 65 million years ago in the Jurassic period.
#wedswotsits #charnwood #MuseumFromHome #charnwoodmuseum #newwalkmuseum #barrowuponsoar
