About Milton Keynes Museum
Step back in time at this engaging local history museum where families can explore period room settings, sit at old-fashioned school desks, and discover fascinating vintage displays in fully accessible surroundings.
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Paid car park
- ✓Free street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
- ✓Accessible seating
Payment
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
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Facilities
Opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Thursday
- 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Friday
- 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Saturday
- 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Sunday
- 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
Amazing museum. It shows history of not just Milton Keynes but many other aspects such as old telephones, blacksmith forging, local history, and also some modern items like a formula 1 car which is very cool. They do toast making on a fireplace for children, and even have an old fashioned sweet shop which has a great selection. The volunteers are usually quite friendly and are very knowledgable amongst topics here so you will learn a lot from them. I definitely recommend this museum if you’re in Milton Keynes.
· via Google
The Milton Keynes museum is just so lovely for a good day out! I’ve yet to see a museum with such a wonderful range of exhibitions like this one. Firstly your ticket is good for a year from your purchase and there’s plenty of events on year round, very well priced too. This time I visited to see if the new city gallery is open and was delighted to see that it was, this gallery is still a bit work in progress but it was lovely to see modern Milton Keynes represented as you’ll see from the attached photos. Most of the museum is very interactive (particularly the telephone gallery) and staff here are quite knowledgeable which makes for a fun day out. The ancient gallery next you the modern gallery is completed and very beautifully detailed. This museum has something for everyone, it can feel like a bit of a jumble in places but I think it’s charming like the snowman outside asking for hugs or the street of shops lovingly created with actual shopfronts. This is absolutely worth a visit, it’s inclusive and inviting to all, many museums may be bigger but none have a heart like MK’s museum.
· via Google
We had such a lovely day at Milton Keynes Museum! The kids absolutely loved it from start to finish. All the staff were amazing, so friendly and really great with the children, which made the whole experience even better. It honestly looks quite small from the front, but once you’re inside it’s huge with so much to explore and do. There’s loads to keep the kids entertained and it’s really hands on, which they loved. They really enjoyed making toast too! It’s one of those places you can easily spend a few hours without even realising. Such a hidden gem, we’ll definitely be coming back! 😊
· via Google
Milton Keynes Museum is such a wonderful place for children and adults alike. We’ve taken our three little ones here almost weekly (upon their request!), and they love every minute of it. Such a wide variety of exhibits and interactive displays and activities would be enough for most, but when you couple this with the outstanding volunteers that work here week round, it’s hard not to come back! Huge thank you to all the wonderful volunteers for bringing the exhibits to life and for being so kind and attentive in the tea room! We cannot recommend the Milton Keynes Museum enough
· via Google
Visitors say this museum offers a wide variety of interactive exhibits, including old telephones, a replica steam locomotive, and toast making on a fireplace. They also highlight the excellent value, as tickets are valid for a year, and the delicious food and reasonable prices at the cafe. Guests mention the staff are knowledgeable, friendly, and enthusiastic, bringing the exhibits to life.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- McConnell Drive, Wolverton, Milton Keynes, MK12 5EL Get directions
- Category
- Museums & Galleries
- Guest rating
- 4.7 / 5 (1,552 reviews)
- Suitable for
- Ages 2+
- Suggested visit
- 2-3 hours
- Setting
- Indoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Toilets on site
- Yes
- Destination
- Milton Keynes