Beer and Gin Festival

Beer and Gin Festival

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Raise a glass to Heritage Open Days 2026 at Milton Keynes Museum!

Fancy a pint, a G&T and a wander through history? Join us for our Beer & Gin Festival, taking place as part of Heritage Open Days 2026.

Our pop-up bar in the barn will be serving a carefully selected range of premium gins, real ales and ciders, with plenty of choice at reasonable prices. Whether you’re a craft beer enthusiast, a gin lover or simply fancy a drink in good company, there’s something to enjoy.

Take your drink outside and settle into our spacious courtyard, the perfect spot to relax with friends and family before or after exploring the Museum.

Feeling peckish? The Granary Tearoom will be open too, serving its usual selection of light bites, refreshments and sweet treats.

Free entry –  no booking required

The Beer & Gin Festival is part of Heritage Open Days 2026, entry to both the festival and Milton Keynes Museum is completely free.

No need to book –  just come along, raise a glass and enjoy a day at the Museum.

Please drink responsibly. We accept both cash and card.

Festival bar opening:
Open during standard Museum opening hours, with the bar closing at 4.30pm. Last Museum entry is 3.30pm.

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.