About Nottingham Industrial Museum
Discover the engineering heritage of Nottingham at this fascinating museum housed within Wollaton Hall's historic stables, featuring steam engines, transport exhibits and industrial machinery with wheelchair access.
What's nearby
- Wollaton Courtyard Café next door
- Camellia House 150m away
- Wollaton Park 350m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Paid car park
- ✓Paid street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
Payment
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Sunday
- 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
This place is a marvel. We learned a lot thanks to the volunteers who explained the machines to us and showed them working. A great place for any intelligent person.
· via Google
Incredible museum in Nottingham, rich of gems from the industrial history of the city. Very interesting and super affordable price for what they offer. It hosts a huge steam engine which is still operating - they demonstrate the functionality every last Sunday of the month.
· via Google
I highly recommend a visit to this little gem of a museum, there is so much interesting stuff and the history behind it too, suitable for a quick whip round or get into detail and read all the info. The volunteers we met were engaging, chatty, knowledgable and friendly, could not do enough for us. It’s clear so much love and attention has been poured into this place over decades by so many volunteers. So important to maintain our shared history in this way. Price very reasonable. They also have a famous black cat that is a right cutie - we found him in the wood workshop.
· via Google
We weren't holding out much hope for this museum as the entrance price was so cheap, but it is absolutely wonderful. The staff are so knowledgeable about all of the Nottingham brands on show, and are happy to answer any questions. We particularly enjoyed the lace making section and the gentleman who explained everything was just wonderful. You do have to pay for parking which was £6 for the whole day, but this gives you access to Wollaton Park too so very easy to spend a whole day out
· via Google
Visitors say this museum offers a great variety of historic industrial machines, including a huge, operating steam engine demonstrated monthly, and displays covering transport, communication, and lace making. They also highlight the very reasonable entry fee and the passionate, knowledgeable staff and volunteers. Guests mention the museum is well-equipped and suitable for all ages, with interactive elements and a welcoming atmosphere.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Wollaton Hall, Gardens and Deer Park The Courtyard, Nottingham, NG8 2AE Get directions
- Category
- Museums & Galleries
- Guest rating
- 4.7 / 5 (285 reviews)
- Suitable for
- Ages 4+
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Toilets on site
- Yes
- Destination
- Nottingham