Windsor & Royal Borough Museum

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About

Windsor and Royal Borough Museum is a family-friendly museum bursting with interesting facts and interactive displays of East Berkshire.

The museum explores the history of the borough through an audio trail of stories told by local residents about their lives and the changing landscape of Windsor.

The museum offers a look into our unique and varied collection, from our 100,000-year-old Mammoth tusk to a model of a Hawker Hurricane, the plane designed by Windsor-born Sir Sydney Camm.

When available, we also offer guided tours of the Grade I listed Windsor Guildhall, where you can gain a glimpse into these splendid rooms, view the collection of portraits of monarchs since Elizabeth I and learn about the civic history of Windsor.

The museum is continuing to share objects and stories about the Royal Borough and its residents online until it can open again. Family activities are available here, including downloadable worksheets, quizzes and videos to complete from the comfort of your own home.

Visitors can also help the museum to record the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our community by donating items to ‘The Royal Borough Memory Box’. This historic project invites you to contribute your photographs, videos, artwork, stories and any items that represent your personal experiences of life during the pandemic and in lockdown.

To get involved with this unique opportunity, visit the Royal Borough Memory Box website here.

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Facilities

Accessibility

All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors - Museum gallery is wheelchair accessible. There is level access from the Guildhall Corn Market into the Museum gallery. The upper floor, when available for visitor viewing, is accessible via a stairlift. Please contact us in advance if you need to use the stairlift on your visit.
Guide Dogs Permitted
Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors - Parking for disabled visitors is available for two Blue Badge holders outside Windsor Library, and also in Victoria Street Car Park.
Ramp/Level Access
Wheelchair user accessible

COVID-19 Response

Currently closed

Establishment Features

Audio Commentary in Foreign Languages
Event Venue

Payment Methods

Blue Badge Guides admitted free
Groups Accepted
Special group rates
TIC Staff Admitted Free

Provider Preferences

In town/city centre
Indoor Attraction

Specialist Features

Marketed Towards Families

Tours and Demonstrations

Educational Visits Accepted
Guided Tours Available for Groups - Tours and groups welcome.

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59 reviews

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Recent Reviews:

Nicholas H
London, United Kingdom
Trip Type:
Solo travel
Full of interesting objects and information
Monday, 18th November 2019
This is a small single room museum on the ground floor of the Windsor Guildhall building close to the Castle. There’s a small entry fee of just £2, but it’s well worth paying to see a fascinating... Read full review
ew6460
Carmarthenshire, United Kingdom
very nice
Tuesday, 22nd February 2022
called in on Saturday afternoon as raining outside , and was immersed in the history on display for a few hours, very nice worth a visit. Read full review
KenMaideheadUK
Maidenhead, United Kingdom
Excellent little museum
Thursday, 28th April 2022
My first visit to the museum since it has been revamped to contain the tourist information desk, sadly this has decreased the museum space, which was already limited. however, the exhibits are well... Read full review