Did you know our curator, Gary, was recently featured on BBC London Radio, discussing the #TrailblazingWomen exhibition? Catch the highlights on the "London Uncovered" Podcast: buff.ly/QqAXRhn. For the full interview and his Jerry Lee Lewis story, listen from the 38-minute mark: buff.ly/ZckpfGE

Join us on Wed 26 Nov for an insightful evening with Museum of Richmond Curator Gary Enstone, as he explores Rudyard Kipling's life. Taking place at the Poppy Factory, doors open at 6:30pm, with the talk from 7-8pm. Tickets are £20, but hurry—only 18 left! #RudyardKipling #Event buff.ly/xWPV2Cp

It is with great sadness that the Museum of Richmond mourns the passing of our Patron, Lady Annabel Goldsmith - a cherished supporter of the Museum but also a deeply respected figure in the Richmond community.

TOMORROW! Pamela Barton: Triumph and Tragedy of a Sporting Pioneer Thurs 16 Oct 2025 Doors open 7pm Talk and Q&A: 7:30pm to 8:30pm Old Town Hall, Richmond, TW9 1TP Talk celebrating golf pioneer Pam Barton, her remarkable career, legacy, and sporting triumphs. Tickets: £10 buff.ly/IwZrD68

TWO WEEKS TO GO! Pamela Barton: Triumph and Tragedy of a Sporting Pioneer Thurs 16 Oct 2025 Doors open at 7pm Talk and Q&A: 7:30pm to 8:30pm Old Town Hall, Richmond, TW9 1TP Talk celebrating golf pioneer Pam Barton, her remarkable career, legacy, and sporting triumphs. Tickets: £10 - buff.ly/IwZrD68

COMING SOON! Pamela Barton: Triumph and Tragedy of a Sporting Pioneer Thurs 16 Oct 2025 Doors open at 7pm Talk and Q&A: 7:30pm to 8:30pm Old Town Hall, Richmond, TW9 1TP Talk celebrating golf pioneer Pam Barton - her remarkable career, legacy, and sporting triumphs. Tickets: £10 - buff.ly/IwZrD68

ICYMI - our Curator Gary was invited onto Riverside Radio Breakfast show to spill the tea on the Trailblazing Women exhibition with Jason Rosam 🙌 Head to 1hr 30-minute mark, after the REM track... 🤘 buff.ly/s8UP0kl #RiversideRadio #Ricmond #RichmondUponThames #TrailblazingWomen #WomenInSport

📢 NEW TRUSTEE: Sue Barnard 📢 Sue brings 25 years’ experience includes collections management, learning and public programming for local authority and independent museums. To find out more, visit: buff.ly/aNJWZYw #richmond #richmonduponthames

NEXT TUESDAY! Betty Nuthall: Richmond’s Sporting Star Tues 23 Sept, 7pm Riverside Room, Old Town Hall, Richmond, TW9 1TP Discover the inspiring story of tennis star Betty Nuthall with Rose Barling, celebrating her achievements, challenges and lasting legacy in sport. £10 per person: buff.ly/QexSxmB

📢 NEW TRUSTEE: JR May📢 JR May is a true Richmonder, a trustee with over 25 years of international experience across investment, communications, and the creative industries. To find out more, visit: buff.ly/aNJWZYw #welcome #trustee #richmond #richmonduponthames

📢 NEW TRUSTEE: Lynsey Ford 📢 Lynsey joined the Museum in 2025 after a successful career as a freelance journalist specialising in the arts and heritage sector. To find out more visit: buff.ly/aNJWZYw

📢 WELCOME NEW PATRON: ANNE SEBBA! 📢 We are delighted to share that biographer, lecturer, journalist, Anne Sebba, has become a Patron! "I am thrilled to announce that I have just become a patron of the Museum. #Richmond is oozing with history from the Tudors to Ted Lasso with so much in between."

📢 WELCOME NEW PATRON: ANTHONY HOROWITZ CBE! 📢 We are delighted to share that local resident and award winning author and screen writer #AnthonyHorowitz has become our #Patron! "The Museum of Richmond is something of a treasure house and I’m very happy to have become its patron." #welcome

There you have it - all the wonderful art by last year's Level 2 Art&Design students at #RichmondCollege 🥰 You'll find their art as part of a display about the #Burtons and the work @habsandheritage.bsky.social are doing on their mausoleum - & we'll have some exciting news on that coming up soon! 😉

My piece features clothing inspired by J-Fashion, specifically Harajuku, Lolita, and Decora, which ties into my theme: Aiste V. Part of #Burton - #ExploringWithoutBoundaries with @habsandheritage.bsky.social and #RichmondCollege students, kindly supported by #AntonyRobertsEstateAgents

Space can be beautiful or absolutely terrifying to some people.I think most parts of space that have been discovered are a beautiful sight to see: Alfie-Mason B. Part of #Burton - #ExploringWithoutBoundaries @habsandheritage.bsky.social #RichmondCollege supported by #AntonyRobertsEstateAgents

The artwork serves as a visual representation of the tension between pride and the harsh realities of modern exploitation. Amy H. . . . Part of #Burton - #ExploringWithoutBoundaries with @habsandheritage.bsky.social and #RichmondCollege students, kindly supported by #AntonyRobertsEstateAgents

This painting explores the aesthetics of Sicilian-Americans and how organized crime influenced the immigrant experience during the 1950s. Anna T. . . . Part of #Burton - #ExploringWithoutBoundaries with @habsandheritage.bsky.social and #RichmondCollege supported by #AntonyRobertsEstateAgents

This piece explores the theme of the growth of nature through the delicate yet resilient forms of blooming and unbloomed flowers - Ava H. Part of #Burton - #ExploringWithoutBoundaries with @habsandheritage.bsky.social and #RichmondCollege students, kindly supported by #AntonyRobertsEstateAgents

This piece is based on 'Voyage dans la Lune.' I want to capture that feeling of reaching for something totally out there but also make it personal - Dhillon P. Part of #Burton - #ExploringWithoutBoundaries with @habsandheritage.bsky.social & #RichmondCollege supported by #AntonyRobertsEstateAgents

I am creating a visual narrative that evokes the sense of wonder we often feel when confronted with the unknown, blending beauty, mystery& quiet awe: Eleanor M. Part of #Burton - #ExploringWithoutBoundaries with @habsandheritage.bsky.social & #RichmondCollege supported by #AntonyRobertsEstateAgents

My work is made to make people think and learn something more or new about Spanish culture - Yuliia A. Part of #Burton - #ExploringWithoutBoundaries with @habsandheritage.bsky.social and #RichmondCollege supported by #AntonyRobertsEstateAgents

My work is inspired by several artists whose theme was exploration. One artist who inspired my 3D work is the Dutch artist M.C. Escher. Harvey J. Part of #Burton - #ExploringWithoutBoundaries project with @habsandheritage.bsky.social. and #RichmondCollege supported by #AntonyRobertsEstateAgents

I explored the theme of exploration by examining pathways in nature, specifically the woodland path with my dog. - Sienna G. Part of #Burton - #ExploringWithoutBoundaries with @habsandheritage.bsky.social. A partnership with #RichmondCollege, supported by #AntonyRobertsEstateAgents

I was inspired by the stained glass window at the church where Richard Burton’s mausoleum is. I have created a modern version - Vincenzo M. Part of #Burton - #ExploringWithoutBoundaries with @habsandheritage.bsky.social. A partnership with #RichmondCollege, supported by #AntonyRobertsEstateAgents

I have used the Twin Towers in New York to explore different narratives about architecture. Dorian F. . . . Part of the #Burton - #ExploringWithoutBoundaries project with @habsandheritage.bsky.social. A partnership with #RichmondCollege students, kindly supported by #AntonyRobertsEstateAgents

My reason for drawing this is because of the clothes and my fascination with the topic of mental health - Jaspreet M. Part of #Burton - #ExploringWithoutBoundaries with @habsandheritage.bsky.social and #RichmondCollege supported by #AntonyRobertsEstateAgents

My piece combines textiles with acrylic paint and the focal point is Sir Richard & Lady Isabel Burton's Mausoleum. - Eddie T. Part of #Burton - #ExploringWithoutBoundaries with @habsandheritage.bsky.social and #RichmondCollege supported by #AntonyRobertsEstateAgents

I want to show appreciation for African music. I wish to do this by making an African-themed djembe. Aiden C. . . . Part of #Burton - #ExploringWithoutBoundaries project with @habsandheritage.bsky.social. and #RichmondCollege students, kindly supported by #AntonyRobertsEstateAgents

I explore beauty of nature through flowers&the texture of clay relief. Flowers, with their vibrant colours&detailed patterns, always fascinate humans: Ahlam A. Part of #Burton - #ExploringWithoutBoundaries with @habsandheritage.bsky.social & #RichmondCollege supported by #AntonyRobertsEstateAgents

I have designed a three-color linoprint that reflects the immense nature of space. Shakeel M. Part of #Burton - #ExploringWithoutBoundaries with @habsandheritage.bsky.social. A partnership with #RichmondCollege, supported by #AntonyRobertsEstateAgents

I am interested in modern architecture and exploring the creative ideas behind the most popular and eye-catching buildings of today’s world. - Kai W. Part of #Burton - #ExploringWithoutBoundaries with @habsandheritage.bsky.social and #RichmondCollege supported by #AntonyRobertsEstateAgents

I am interested in oceans and the deep sea... My final painting reflects the calmness of the ocean. Leah R. Part of the #Burton - #ExploringWithoutBoundaries project with @habsandheritage.bsky.social. A partnership with #RichmondCollege students, kindly supported by #AntonyRobertsEstateAgents

I create this T-shirt as more than fashion; it is a statement of faith and connection. At its centre is the Ghanaian Adinkra symbol Nyame Dua, meaning “God’s Tree or Sacred Stump.” Olivia A. Part of #Burton - #ExploringWithoutBoundaries with @habsandheritage.bsky.social and #RichmondCollege

I am interested in how faces can convey emotion and how this can be explored through drawing and ceramics - Matteo M. Part of the #Burton - #ExploringWithoutBoundaries project with @habsandheritage.bsky.social. A partnership with #RichmondCollege students, supported by #AntonyRobertsEstateAgents

Through vibrant colours and expressive brushwork, acrylic paint allows me to layer rich colours and create strong contrast - Noelia C. Part of #Burton - #ExploringWithoutBoundaries with @habsandheritage.bsky.social and #RichmondCollege, supported by #AntonyRobertsEstateAgents

My idea is to create a stop-motion animation exploring London, inspired by Wallace and Gromit - Thomas D. . . . Part of the #Burton - #ExploringWithoutBoundaries project with @habsandheritage.bsky.social. A partnership with #RichmondCollege students, kindly supported by #AntonyRobertsEstateAgents

The artist explores the theme of the forest and its depth, choosing to focus on designers who engage with this concept - Yaroslava K Part of #Burton - #ExploringWithoutBoundaries project with @habsandheritage.bsky.social. A partnership with #RichmondCollege, supported by #AntonyRobertsEstateAgents

My work explores the vast unknown of space. I am inspired by the numerous rockets that have launched into space... Josue N. Part of #Burton - #ExploringWithoutBoundaries with @habsandheritage.bsky.social. A partnership with #RichmondCollege students, kindly supported by #AntonyRobertsEstateAgents

I want to express a different route of exploration, something that connects to each person in some way, something that makes every person look at this piece and explore who they are.... - Angelina S. Part of the #Burton - #ExploringWithoutBoundaries project with @habsandheritage.bsky.social

In my final design, I explore the theme of astronomy (space). My work is heavily inspired by Don White, who creates stunning pieces of art dedicated to space themes - Fahiye D. Part of the #Burton - #ExploringWithoutBoundaries project with @habsandheritage.bsky.social

My theme is to explore Africa because I want people to gain a better understanding of the landmarks and sites to see on the continent - Temi E. Part of the #Burton - #ExploringWithoutBoundaries project with @habsandheritage.bsky.social.

My painting is about characters in a supernatural Western story. I wanted to explore how storytelling could delve into a period in time I’m really interested in – cowboy and Western times - Rhihanna M. Part of the #Burton - #ExploringWithoutBoundaries project with @habsandheritage.bsky.social

We've been working with @habsandheritage.bsky.social on the #Burton: #ExploringwithoutBoundaries project. As part of this project we have on display 30+ artworks created by UAL Level 2students. Over the summer, we will be sharing the student's work - enjoy! #artists #richmond #RichmondCollege

A MASSIVE THANK YOU to everyone who supported our Light Up the Museum fundraising campaign. We've been blown away by your support, kind words, and how many people have been in touch to see what they could do to make sure that we didn't lose the match funding 🥰 #thankyousomuch #thankyouverymuch

📢 You did it! Target achieved! Thank you so much! 📢 Ok, we have no idea how we broke the confetti cannon things, but the point is: THANKS TO YOUR AMAZING GENEROSITY WE HAVE ACHIEVED OUR FUNDRAISING TARGET FOR THE LIGHTING PROJECT AND HAVE SECURED OUR MATCH FUNDING! 🎉🎉🎉 #thankyouverymuch 🥰

📢 Some exciting news is coming...! 📢 Once we figure out how the confetti canon things work... 🫣 #goodthingsarecoming #richmond #richmonduponthames #museumofrichmond

We are only £580 away from our target! Please make a donation, to help get us to our target by Monday - and help us light up the Museum! • donate online here: buff.ly/cxSF3S6 • call the Museum on 020 83321141 • pop into the Museum – we would love to see you! 😊 #richmond #richmonuponthames

🌺 The Garden Party is TODAY!🌺 There will be shade 😎 There will be chilled drinks 🍹 There will be the amazing Barnes Concert Band. 🎶 Join us at Trumpeters' House, Old Palace Yard between 2pm and 5pm today - ticket available on the door, and we can take cards and cash! 🎟️ #summerfun #gardenparty

We have a match funder! If we raise £2000 by July a Match Funder will donate £5000 for our lighting project! Please, donate what you can so we can make this important investment in the Museum’s displays and continue to care for our collections. Donate online here: buff.ly/hERnxHn #thankyou