Welcome to the Richmondshire Local History Museum
April - October
10.30am - 4.00pm
Richmondshire Museum was founded in 1974 by the Soroptimists of Richmond and the Dales; it opened its doors in 1978 in a former joiner's workshop, and has gradually grown ever since. It was awarded Full Accreditation Status in March 2009 which puts Richmondshire Museum in the same category as all the major national museums.
Your visit begins in a reconstructed cruck house, with a collection of domestic bygones.
The Leadmining Gallery details the industry which flourished in Swaledale until the end of the 19th century.
The Transport Gallery, with its model of Richmond Station, leads to the Herriot Set from the BBC's All Creatures Great and Small, and Barker's Chemist's Shop.
In the yard outside the Transport Gallery is a re-creation of the 19th century Richmond grocer’s shop which existed near to the Museum in Frenchgate, in which the founder of the Fenwick department store chain began his working life.
Upstairs is the Wenham Gallery which covers the history of Richmondshire from earliest times, and contains a former village post office from Swaledale.
Admission:
Adults: £3.00
Concessions & Students (16-18 yrs): £2.00
Children under 16 free when accompanied by an adult
Parties of 7 or more: 25% reduction