North Hertfordshire Museum
With a National Art Pass you get
This district museum unites two formerly separate collections from Letchworth and Hitchin venues.
Combining the collections of the former Letchworth and Hitchin museums, North Hertfordshire Museum museum boasts a diverse array of artefacts that bring the past to life. Whether you're interested in local archaeology, art, or the stories of everyday people, the museum's collection will likely have something to pique your interest.
Hertfordshire history
The museum has an exhibition space for regularly changing exhibits, and three permanent galleries. The Discovering North Hertfordshire Gallery focuses on the history of the district from the geological past to the present day.
The Living in North Hertfordshire Gallery shows how local people’s lives have changed over thousands of years. The Terrace Gallery houses a diverse collection, focusing mainly on people, including items from the art collections and animations of local folklore tales.
The Football Collection
The collection, numbering almost 1000 objects, was donated to the North Hertfordshire Museum Service during the 1980s. Key objects are on show in a large display case in the Terrace Gallery, including The Aubrey Cup and Stanley Matthew’s football boots.
A place for learning and fun
In addition to its permanent and temporary exhibitions, the museum often hosts events and workshops. These might include talks by local historians, family-friendly craft activities, or interactive displays. The museum also has a shop and cafe.
Visitor information
Address
Brand Street, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1JE
01462 474554
Opening times
Museum: Tue-Sat 10.30am-4.30pm, Sun 11am-3pm
Closed Mondays and Bank Holidays
Nb. The cafe closes one hour before the museum
Hitchin Town Hall: Mon - Fri, (Closed Bank holidays)
You are welcome to bring your dogs provided they are well behaved and on a lead.
Refurbishments
North Hertfordshire Museum opened in 2019. We have four galleries for you to visit: downstairs explore the Discovering North Hertfordshire Gallery, which deals with the history of the district from geological times to the present day, and our Exhibition Gallery, with a range of exhibitions, from fine art to exhibitions aimed at children (past shows include Rembrandt etchings, Diane Arbus photos and Camden Town paintings, as well as The BFG in Pictures, The World of Peter Rabbit and The Tiger who came to Tea). Upstairs discover how people’s lives have changed over time in the Living in North Hertfordshire Gallery. The Terrace Gallery displays items from our football collection, our world cultures collection, a taste of our art collections, as well as local suffrage. You can watch animations of folklore tales and view local artworks in the Arches Gallery, part of the Terrace Gallery. Our museum shop sells books, gifts, and souvenirs, and we have a good cafe serving a variety of food, and hot and cold drinks. Admission is free.
