About The MAD Museum
Experience Britain's sole permanent collection of mesmerising mechanical art and kinetic sculptures on Henley Street, where hands-on exhibits delight visitors of all ages in this accessible, interactive venue.
What's nearby
- Knights Fine Jewellery next door
- Shakespeare Birthplace Trust Record Office & Library next door
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Paid car park
- ✓Paid garage
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
- ✓Accessible seating
Payment
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Opening hours
- Monday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
we enjoyed this one, even though, like everything else in stratford, it is just too crowded with mindless pushy tourists... lots of very creative mechanical art projects, here... mesmerizing for a decent chunk of kids... fwiw, I'd make it all free entry and have all the gadgets be coin operated, which would allow the less privileged kids to learn, too... but, hey, I'm not an just unscrupulous tourist trap trying to maximize profits instead of inspriring creativity, so what would I know?
· via Google
Just so blooming clever!!! Not a big place but so different! We kept walking around again and again, one of those places where you see more the more you look! I was absolutely hypnotised by the fabulous sand pattern robotic table!!! I think it’s now my life’s goal to own one!!! Definitely worth a visit!
· via Google
Lovely little museum full of all sorts of wonderfull creations and artpieces. I loved following the running balls and enjoyed seeing how mechanisms worked. Was a bit busy and loud for its size, would reccommend going on a weekday or a less busier time.
· via Google
BRILLIANT. It's not big but it doesn't matter. The place is full of really cleaver and interesting mechanisms donated by artists. A few are interactive. My 6 year old grandson walked around with a Wow face for nearly two hours. He loved it.
· via Google
Visitors say this museum features fascinating, interactive mechanical art and automata, with many exhibits that are fun for all ages. They also highlight the reasonable entry prices and the friendly, helpful staff. Others mention the clean facilities and the accessible lift for patrons.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- 4-5, Henley Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6PT Get directions
- Category
- Museums & Galleries
- Guest rating
- 4.7 / 5 (2,775 reviews)
- Suitable for
- Ages 4-12
- Setting
- Indoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Toilets on site
- Yes
- Destination
- Stratford-upon-Avon