1940s Weekend

1940s Weekend

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Step Back to the 1940s

We’re turning back the clock this September with the return of its much-loved 1940s Weekend and you’re invited to experience the sights, sounds, and spirit of wartime Britain.

What to Expect

Hands-on history – Meet Home Front re-enactors, play wartime games (no screens here!), and watch authentic 1940s films and Pathe-style newsreels in the stables.

Everyday life of the ’40s – Step into the Street of Shops where the cobbler, grocer, and butcher bring rationing to life.

Vintage fashion & style – Browse stalls packed with 1940s clothing, shoes, handbags, jewellery, and military gear.

Engines & exhibits – Explore a steam engine, wartime transport trucks, agricultural machinery, and our Railways at War exhibition. 

Live Entertainment

The weekend wouldn’t be complete without music and dance – acts to be announced soon!

Food & Refreshments

When it’s time to recharge, head to the Granary Tea Room for delicious hot and cold snacks, sweet treats, and plenty of fuel to keep you going.

Pay once and visit for free all year! Under 5s go free.

Pre-book in advance or turn up on the day. No pre-booking required for annual ticket holders. 

Milton Keynes Museum is an independent charity. The cost of your ticket and the money you spend in the shop and tearoom is vital to keep the museum open for all to enjoy. Thank you for playing your part.

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Education Officer

Ellie megram

Ellie has lived in Milton Keynes and the surrounding area all her life.

Before joining Milton Keynes Museum, she worked as a primary school teacher where she especially enjoyed
planning enrichment activities and special events to give children a wealth of memorable experiences.

Passionate about the importance of learning beyond the classroom, Ellie values hands-on, interactive experiences that inspire curiosity and a lifelong love of learning.

In her role as Education Officer, she develops engaging learning experiences and resources that bring the museum’s collections to life and spark fascination for learners of all ages.

Community Outreach Officer

Laura Dove

Laura is a creative who has previously worked in the Charity, Education & Local Government sectors, with three years of experience in community roles and is the Visual Arts Director of a Community-Based organisation in Uganda called Tambularts.

She’s based in Bedford but has had links to Milton Keynes throughout her life. She believes in bringing people together for the sake of the arts and aims to achieve this through the ‘Museum for a New City’ project by including a diverse range of the Milton Keynes community.

Laura loves the interactive nature of the Museum and as the Community Outreach Officer at Milton Keynes Museum, she wants to make sure people are involved in telling their stories and building heritage to contribute towards the permanent exhibitions in the new gallery.