Congleton Museum is a local museum in Congleton, Cheshire, covering the history of the town and surrounding areas, from the pre-historic period to the present day.
Entry is free.
Open Tuesday – Saturday 10.00 am – 4.15 pm (last entry 3.45pm)
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Sunday Walk – A walk with Elizabeth
Elizabeth Wolstenholme Elmy was one of the most prominent suffragists in the fight for women’s rights. Join us for story of Elizabeth’s life in Congleton on Sunday 19th April 2026, 2pm.
Talks Programme 2026
We’re launching our 2026 guided history walks programme! From April to October, Congleton Museum will be running a new season of guided walks led by four different guides. A great chance to discover more about Congleton, its history and the people who shaped i
Walks programme 2026
Join us for a new season of guided walks led by local experts, each offering a different way to discover Congleton’s history, people and places.
Volunteering
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Teddy Trek – Activity Trail
Find the hidden bears around Congleton Museum to reveal a paw-some story.
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Clockmaking: A lost industry of Congleton
Congleton’s clockmakers were the town’s precision engineers of the 18th and early 19th centuries…
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Electrifying Congleton: Igniting a New Era of Light and Power
Why did electricity come to Congleton so late?
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From Vision to Reality: The inspiring story of Congleton Museum’s inception
How a determined band of volunteers created and now runs an accredited museum to illustrate the story of Congleton.
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Harvesting Hope: Congleton’s Women’s Land Army in the Great War
The story of a Congleton-born Land Army girl.
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