Heritage Open Days Beer and Gin Festival

Heritage Open Days Beer and Gin Festival

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Celebrate Heritage Open Days 2026 with a pint or a G&T at our Beer and Gin Festival.

We’re excited to offer a curated selection of premium gins at our pop-up bar in the barn. You’ll also find a great choice of real ales and ciders — all at reasonable prices. We accept both cash and card, please drink responsibly.

The Granary Tearoom will also be serving the usual selection of light bites and refreshments.

Enjoy a drink or two in our pleasant and spacious courtyard before (or after) exploring the rest of the Museum.

Due to the Beer Festival being part of the Heritage Open Days event, entry to the festival and Museum is free – no need to book!

Beer and Gin Bar opening times:

Thursday 17 and Friday 18 September: 11.00am – 4.30pm

Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 September: 11.00am – 4.30pm

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.