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Explore Milton Keynes Museum

There’s lots to see and do at the Museum, we recommend at least three hours for your visit. Don’t worry if you can’t fit it all in though, you only pay once and then you can visit again for free all year!

Prehistoric Milton Keynes

From prehistoric giants like woolly mammoths and woolly rhinos to the vibrant communities of the palaeolithic and mesolithic eras, the Ancient Gallery paints a vivid picture of local life through the ages.  
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Milton Keynes Pre-1970S

The Museum is made up of a number of buildings and barns, including the 19th century farmhouse set within five acres of old farmland. Explore what the area now know as Milton Keynes was like before the development of the New Town.
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Milton Keynes Post-1970S

The New City Gallery will soon tell the story of how the city we know today was planned and developed as a New Town in the 1970s.

Outdoor Space

The Museum is situated on the grounds of the old Stacey Hill Farm. Unlike many other museum’s we've got plenty of open green space for children to run around in. Pick up a nature trail from reception and explore the secret, hidden parts of the site and see what wildlife you can find.
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Victorian farmhouse

Step inside and be transported back in time. Play old fashioned games and musical instruments in the parlour room, have a go at doing the washing in the laundry room and make toast in front of an open fire in the kitchen.

street of shops

Pop into "Stoney" Stratford's old Cox & Robinson chemist and buy some penny sweets from the old Ridgmont Post Office. Many of the old shop fronts are originals saved from local High Streets including Newport Pagnell.

Farming barn

Follow the winding path through the barn and discover historic farming equipment. Many items are from local farms which had to close as the land was needed to build the New Town. Look out for locally manufactured items from E& H Roberts of Deanshanger and William Smith of Woolstone.

Telephone Gallery

A firm favourite with children and adults alike, take a nostalgic look back at how telephones have evolved. Have a go at operating switchboards from different periods and show the children how to make (and answer) a dial phone!

Print Room

As well as the Railway Works, Wolverton also had McCorquodale’s Print Works, providing jobs for the women the Railway Works could not employ. Learn about how these impressive 150 year-old print machines work and even see them in action.

Hall Of Transport

Take a seat on the world’s biggest (now stationary) steam tram which used to run between Stony Stratford and the Railway Works in Wolverton. Explore various modes of transport from canal barges to bicycles and lots in-between.

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Concrete cows

Did you know that the Museum is home to the original famous Concrete Cows? Pop by and say hello during your visit.
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Victorian and wartime gardens

Discover what's fruit and veg is growing in our gardens and experience a real air raid shelter.

Play areas

Let the kids run around and burn off some energy on our swings and slide outdoor play area.

Ready to come and see MK Museum?

Come and explore the Museum and discover the stories that shaped Milton Keynes and the surrounding area. From interactive displays and fascinating collections to hands-on activities for all ages, there’s something to inspire everyone. Step inside, take your time, and experience local history brought to life in a welcoming, family-friendly setting.

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