👷 Our Museum Tots are going to be busy builders next week! 👷 With stories, songs, crafts and hands-on activities there's plenty to keep your little ones moving and creating. 📆 Wednesday 3 June, 9:45am and 11:15am 🎟 £4 for under 5s, 💻 Prebook buff.ly/x3R65Im

We're all set up for a fun morning Royston Library, with our new Victorian High Street loan box. The challenge: match the objects, photographs and receipts to find out more about our town.

Ready to learn something new? Come and relax with a glass of something sparkling, company and all the equipment you need to create a beautiful, felted landscape with Michelle from The Art in Martins. 📆 Friday 3 July, 7pm to 9:30pm 🎟 £20 per person (18+) 💻 buff.ly/pH4G6vS

Join us for another night of Music at the Museum this June with the brilliant Smith and Brewer. 📆 Friday 5 June, Doors open 7pm for a 7:30pm start 🎟 £15 per person and includes wine or a soft drink. 💻 Book online: buff.ly/8It61i6

🚂 All aboard! 🚂 Whether you love soaring through the skies, racing along the tracks, or cruising down the road, there'll be crafts and hands-on activities for everyone to enjoy. 📆 Thursday 28 to Sunday 31 May, 10am to 4pm 🎟 £3.50 per child 💻 Save your space: buff.ly/k6ugkgg

We're not what you might expect from a little Museum. If you've visited us in the past, or you're popping in for the first time, there's lots to see and do. Here's our top tips for making the most of your time with us. Pop down Thursday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm, to say hello!

Kazakhstan is a huge country with a fascinating selection of rare plant and animal species, in particular a wide variety of birds. Join Dr Ray Munden for our June talk and discover more about this fascinating country. 📆 Wednesday 17 June, 💻 buff.ly/b2lTach

Get ready to transform a blank picture frame into a beautiful piece of artwork in Crafted Connections next workshop at the Museum. Use beads, fabric, buttons, and all sorts of funky materials to design a frame that's as unique as you are. 📆 Wednesday 27 May, 7pm - 8pm 🎟 £10 💻 buff.ly/EoVh3W8

We're looking forward to a fascinating talk this evening on The Wildly Improbable Ideas of Douglas Adams, by Kevin Jon Davies.

🚂 All aboard! 🚂 Whether you love soaring through the skies, racing along the tracks, or cruising down the road, there'll be crafts and hands-on activities for everyone to enjoy. 📆 Thursday 28 to Sunday 31 May, 10am to 4pm 🎟 £3.50 per child 💻 Save your space: buff.ly/k6ugkgg

Our Young Artist Exhibition is back! The exhibition is open to everyone under 18, so whether you’re 5 or 15, this is your opportunity to have your artwork displayed at the Museum. Full details available from our website: buff.ly/PcAavMN

👷 Our Museum Tots are going to be busy builders next month! 👷 With stories, songs, crafts and hands-on activities there's plenty to keep your little ones moving and creating. 📆 Wednesday 3 June, 9:45am and 11:15am 🎟 £4 for under 5s, 💻 Prebook buff.ly/x3R65Im

📣Exciting news! 📣 We're delighted to announce that we've been accredited as a Silver Carbon Literate Organisation by @carbonliteracy.bsky.social. This achievement recognises our commitment to reducing our carbon emissions and working towards a zero carbon future. 🎉 🌱 buff.ly/avYfnHM

✨ It's #InternationalMuseumDay! ✨ If you haven't visited us recently, why not? Come and discover the story of a town shaped by its ancient landscape and historic crossroads, at Royston's best independent museum.

Happy International Museum Day! In celebration we're bringing back the emoji game. Reply with an emoji and we'll find something from our collections. #InternationalMuseumDay

Join us for another night of Music at the Museum this June with the brilliant Smith and Brewer. 📆 Friday 5 June, Doors open 7pm for a 7:30pm start 🎟 £15 per person and includes wine or a soft drink. 💻 Book online: buff.ly/8It61i6

🚂 All aboard! 🚂 Whether you love soaring through the skies, racing along the tracks, or cruising down the road, there'll be crafts and hands-on activities for everyone to enjoy. 📆 Thursday 28 to Sunday 31 May, 10am to 4pm 🎟 £3.50 per child 💻 Save your space: buff.ly/k6ugkgg

Rhian's created a beautiful new kids activity sheet to help families explore the Museum. Pop down with your family this weekend to be one of the first to give it a go!

Dedicated to costume from an early age, Richard Croft created a dazzling wardrobe for the BBC in the 80’s, from science fiction to Christmas specials. See his designs up close and discover the man behind the limelightin our new exhibition. The exhibition is free to enjoy until Sunday 12 July.

We had such fun at BEEE Creative's dance and film workshop this afternoon. There was dance, storytelling and film activities with dancers Elaine Thomas and Ragini Madan and digital artist MJ. The Outside the Exhibit project is supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Join us for another night of Music at the Museum this June with the brilliant Smith and Brewer. 📆 Friday 5 June, Doors open 7pm for a 7:30pm start 🎟 £15 per person and includes wine or a soft drink. 💻 Book online: buff.ly/8It61i6

Ohhh, this is going to be good! Give @curatorrob.bsky.social a follow! 👀

Fact of the day: Did you know that tennis balls used to be white? It was David Attenborough who made the decision to change during his time as director at BBC2 when research showed coloured balls were more visible to television viewers Tennis balls for Wimbledon were made in Barnsley up until 1992

"It’s surely our responsibility to do everything within our power to create a planet that provides a home not just for us, but for all life on Earth" Happy 100th birthday Sir David Attenborough!

🚂 All aboard! 🚂 Whether you love soaring through the skies, racing along the tracks, or cruising down the road, there'll be crafts and hands-on activities for everyone to enjoy. 📆 Thursday 28 to Sunday 31 May, 10am to 4pm 🎟 £3.50 per child 💻 Save your space: buff.ly/k6ugkgg

🌱 Our Green Festival is back for 2026! 🌱 We're being joined by a host of other organisations and groups. Discover practical ways to live greener, enjoy hands-on activities for all ages, and explore stalls packed with ideas for a more sustainable future. 🗓️ Saturday 13 June, 10:30am to 3:30pm

Yesterday, Chris, the Chair of the Friends of Royston Museum stepped down after 13 years of dedicated service. Both the Museum and the Friends are incredibly grateful for everything Chris has done for both organisations. Thank you Chris! 🥰

We had so much fun with a double helping of Museum Tots this morning! 😄 Dinosaurs is always a firm favourite - and our new dinosaur swamp made it extra fun. Plus just look at these amazing dinosaur pictures.

It's a very sad day when a brillant and engaging account like @romanpalace.bsky.social has to stop posting. Their posts have brought so much joy whilst also increasing people's awareness of them. 😭

Our Young Artist Exhibition is back! The exhibition is open to everyone under 18, so whether you’re 5 or 15, this is your opportunity to have your artwork displayed at the Museum. Full details available from our website: buff.ly/PcAavMN

It's the Royston May Fayre this afternoon. We've gone with a subtle approach to our stand.... do you think people will know it's us?

We've got lots happening at the Museum this month! Highlights include: ✨ Talk: 42, The Wildly Improbable Ideas of Douglas Adams (last few tickets remain!) ✨ Exhibition: Richard Croft: Life and Designs ✨ Family activities during May half term Head to our website for full details: buff.ly/MFLDUm6

Join us for a FREE workshop with BEEE Creative. Enjoy dance, storytelling and film activities with dancers Elaine Thomas and Ragini Madan and digital artist MJ. 📆 Sunday 10 May 🕓 3:00pm - 5:00pm Contact Carrie to book 📩 [email protected] 📲 Telephone, WhatsApp or text: 07971 171061

Last year, the Museum was kindly donated a maypole by Barley and Barkway First Schools. Rob, our Museum Assistant remembers dancing around that very maypole at school.

🦖 Our Museum Tots are going on a Dinosaur adventure next Wednesday! 🦖 The 9:45am session is full, but there's a few spaces left in our NEW 11:15am session for under 5s and their adults who want to zoom back in history with us. 📆 Wednesday 6 May, 11:15am 🎟 £4 for under 5s 💻 Prebook: buff.ly/OT711X1

Join us for another night of Music at the Museum this June with the brilliant Smith and Brewer. 📆 Friday 5 June, Doors open 7pm for a 7:30pm start 🎟 £15 per person and includes wine or a soft drink. 💻 Book online: buff.ly/8It61i6

🚂 All aboard! 🚂 Whether you love soaring through the skies, racing along the tracks, or cruising down the road, there'll be crafts and hands-on activities for everyone to enjoy. 📆 Thursday 28 to Sunday 31 May, 10am to 4pm 🎟 £3.50 per child 💻 Save your space: buff.ly/k6ugkgg

The Anglo-Saxons have arrived! Pop down before 4pm and discover how the Anglo-Saxons lived with demonstrations, crafts and two gorgeous pups.

Join us for a FREE workshop with BEEE Creative. Enjoy dance, storytelling and film activities with dancers Elaine Thomas and Ragini Madan and digital artist MJ. 📆 Sunday 10 May 🕓 3:00pm - 5:00pm Contact Carrie to book 📩 [email protected] 📲 Telephone, WhatsApp or text: 07971 171061

Travel back in time and discover the Anglo-Saxons! Meet costumed re-enactors, hear stories from the past, and make something to take home. With hands-on activities and fascinating demonstrations, there’s something for all ages. 📆 Sunday 26 April, 10am to 4pm 🎟 Free, donations welcome

She won't stop staring. Make it stop.

Dedicated to costume from an early age, Richard Croft created a dazzling wardrobe for the BBC in the 80’s, from science fiction to Christmas specials. See his designs up close and discover the man behind the limelightin our new exhibition. The exhibition is free to enjoy until Sunday 12 July.

Installation of our new exhibition is in full swing! 'Richard Croft: Life and Designs' is celebration of an extraordinary designer. However, when his design archive was donated to us, we knew nothing about Richard. This exhibition follows years of research including support from those who knew him.

We’re very sorry sir but you cannot bring your emotional support dragon in here.

We've got lots happening at the Museum next month! Highlights include: ✨ Talk: 42, The Wildly Improbable Ideas of Douglas Adams ✨ Exhibition: Richard Croft: Life and Designs ✨ Family activities during May half term Head to our website for full details: buff.ly/MFLDUm6

Travel back in time and discover the Anglo-Saxons! Meet costumed re-enactors, hear stories from the past, and make something to take home. With hands-on activities and fascinating demonstrations, there’s something for all ages. 📆 Sunday 26 April, 10am to 4pm 🎟 Free, donations welcome

⭐️ Crafted Connections presents: Cut & Create ⭐️ In this relaxed creative workshop discover collage. Rummage through the collection of books, magazines and pre-cut supplies to find something that inspires you to create an amazing piece of art 🗓️ Wednesday 22 April, 7pm 🎟️ £10 💻️ buff.ly/5BUrtdn

For our talk this May, we're being joined by Kevin Jon Davies, a television and video director and the author of '42: The Wildly Improbable Ideas of Douglas Adams', a Sunday Times number one bestseller drawn from Adams’ own papers. 📆 Wednesday 20 May 🎟 £10 💻 buff.ly/d07hid8 📸 Andy Hollingworth

Oh Bluesky, how we love you 😂

Today is #WorldArtDay. As this year's theme explores cultivating community through art, we've chosen E.H. Whydale's Homecoming Fund. Collection of 4 paintings in a different style to his usual work; only this one is part of the Museum's collection.