Victorian Christmas: 5 – 21 December

 

Victorian Christmas at the Museum

5–21 December (Fridays–Sundays only)

Step into the magic of a Victorian Christmas and experience the sights, scents, and sounds of the season at your local museum.

Experience the Magic of a Bygone Christmas

Wander through our beautifully decorated Victorian farmhouse, where twinkling lights and festive garlands set the scene for a nostalgic celebration.

Join our cheerful volunteers for carol singing around the pianola, and savour the flavours of Christmas with mulled wine and mince pies.

Browse the Festive Craft Market and Bar

(Saturdays and Sundays only)

Enjoy a tipple and discover one-of-a-kind handcrafted gifts and local creations in the Craft Market at the New Gallery atrium. It’s the perfect place to find those last-minute treasures made by talented local artists and producers. 

Family Fun and Festive Crafts

(Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays)

Keep the little ones entertained in our drop-in craft sessions or biscuit decorating workshops (small fee applies). Let their imaginations sparkle with glue, glitter, and festive fun!

Black Sheep Theatre Presents: The Magical Tinderbox

Sundays 7, 14 & 21 December at 12.00pm and 1.15pm

Join the ever-charming Sugar and Plum Fairy for a festive pantomime full of magic, laughter, and adventure! Follow a brave soldier who discovers a mysterious tinderbox, unlocking a world of enchantment, comedy, and Christmas chaos.

Packed with festive cheer, wonderful characters, and audience participation, The Magical Tinderbox is a heartwarming tale of courage, kindness, and believing in a little bit of magic.

Will the Fairy’s wisdom guide the story? Will good triumph over evil? Find out in this family-friendly performance bursting with sparkle and silliness!

Opening Hours

Fridays: 4:30pm – 7:00pm (last entry 6.30pm)
Saturdays & Sundays: 10:30am – 5:00pm (last entry 4.30pm)

Pay once and visit for free all year round!

Please note the Museum will be closed from 22 December and will reopen on 3 January 2026.

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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.