Museums and Heritage
Charnwood Museum
Granby Street, Loughborough. LE11 3DU
Tel : 01509 233754 or e-mail us at museum@charnwood.gov.uk (cafe 01509 233750)
Or visit us on www.Facebook.com/CharnwoodMuseum
Entrance to the Museum Is Free (donations are gratefully received!)
Coming to Charnwood
People have been coming to Charnwood for centuries: to work, to live or just to visit. 
Find out how different groups of people have contributed to Charnwood life from 'Stone-age' settlers to today's richly diverse population.
The Natural World of Charnwood
Discover how a schoolboy made Charnwood famous when he found one of the world's oldest fossils.
Living off the Land
People have farmed the countryside of Charnwood for thousands of years. Find out about the crops they grew, the animals they bred, the equipment they used, and how these changed over time.
Earning a Living.
The changing industries of Charnwood and the many thousands of skilled people who have worked in them have produced goods that have been exported all over the world. Find out more about some of Loughborough's important manufacturing industries.
Each contains exhibits from the past and present including interactive displays. Activities include a computer game about Loughborough, a microscope and handling rocks from Charnwood's volcanic past. Walk below the giant oak tree and through a shop "time capsule" with fittings and products dating from 1860-1950 and view the locally made Auster aeroplane, suspended from the ceiling.
Opening Times
Summer: April to September
Mondays: Closed
Tues to Sat: 10am-4.30pm
Sun: 2pm-5pm
Winter: October to March
Mondays - Closed
Tues to Sat: 10am-3pm
Sundays: 12-3pm
Parking
We have 1 disabled parking spot at the front of Charnwood Museum. Please call for details.
Please click on the following links for Car Parking charges.
Granby Street Car Park Charges
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Map of Loughborough (Word Document, 0.25 Mb)
Changing Exhibitions and Events 
Charnwood Museum is home to a regularly changing programme of exhibitions.
Charnwood Gallery
Loughborough Summer of Sport: 20th April - 30th June
The podium is back! A celebratory exhibition looking back at Loughborough's role in the London 2012 Games, inlcuding official garments issued to athletes, made by Next.
Down to Earth, An Exhbition by Loughborough Artspace: 6th July - 29th September
Vibrant works from artists working in various disciplines. Loughborough ArtSpace explore psychology, mythology, the mystery of flight, urban decay, and fears for the survival of our planet.
Changing Rooms
Turmoil and Tranquility, In the Eye of the Beholder: 8th June - 1st September
Original works by members of the Charnwood Drawing & Painting Club on the opposing emotions of turmoil and tranquility, revealing how individual artists each "see" the two subjects in a unique way.
Raya Yoga Meditation, The Journey of the Soul: 7th September - 19th October
An exhibition looking at Raya Yoga meditation by the Loughborough Brahma Kumaris group.
For further details of upcoming exhibitions go to Exhibition Programme
Events
visit our facebook page for upcoming events information or give us a call.
For events in Loughborough, please visit www.loveloughborough.co.uk/events/
Museum Event Ticket Policy
Ticket Policy (PDF Document, 0.1 Mb)
Holiday Activities - Charnwood Museum offers children's holiday activities throughout the year. Please call 01509 233754 for further details or go to Childrens activities
Charnwood Museum Customer Charter
We have a Charter & set Service Standards for the services we provide. These are designed to advise you of the service you can expect from us and we hope you find them useful. If you would like to comment on these Standards or any other aspects of our Museums Service we would like to hear from you.
Educational Activities
Charnwood Museum organise a series of Visits, Tours and Educational Sessions delivered by knowledgeable session leaders.
- Enquiries and bookings: Angie Minton, Learning Support Assistant 0116 305 3424 - muslearningteam@leics.gov.uk
or click on this link - Educational visits (PDF Document, 0.1 Mb)
Queens Park Cafe - 01509 233750
The cafe offers a wide range of hot and cold food to include sandwiches, paninis, summer salads, jacket potatoes, all day breakfasts,french fries, ice creams and cakes. A selection of hot and cold drinks are also available. Vegetarians and children are catered for. Menus are seasonal. Please click on the following link to see our latest menu Cafe Menu (PDF Document, 0.59 Mb)
The café opening hours are:
Monday to Saturday: 9:30am-3:00pm, Sunday 10:00 - 3.00pm
Last updated: Tue 4th June, 2013 @ 14:00
