About Us
A fascinating display of life, culture, and industry, dating from the pre-historic period to the present day. There is something for everyone at Congleton Museum. Our remit focuses on Congleton and the surrounding areas. The family-friendly exhibits contain; six hoards, a medieval log boat, bronze-age weapons, and so much more.
This website has been part-funded by the Inclosure Trust and Congleton Town Council.
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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A brief history of Congleton
From a Neolithic settlement to a medieval market town, a centre for the textile industry to a home for Dutch soldiers in WW2 – Congleton through the ages…
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Museum Talks and Walking Tours
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Art in the Garden
Part of the Town Expeditions event, drop in with your own art materials and sit on the grass, painting the nature around you with fellow artists. Refreshments will be on sale to raise money for Congleton Museum and Congleton Bath House and Physic Garden.
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Congleton in the First World War
An exhibition on Congleton and the First World War.
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Town Expeditions
Discover a summer of fun with Congleton Museum’s Town Expeditions festival, featuring 4 new trails, 9 challenges and 2 events – there’s something for the whole family.
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Bubbly and Brushstrokes – Beginners Watercolour Workshop
A beginners watercolour workshop where you will learn to paint a landscape image. Ticket price includes a class of prosecco and nibbles.
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Congleton and Gallipoli 1915
Join us on the 23rd July at 7pm for a talk on the 7th Battalion, Cheshire Regiment, and their time in Gallipoli during the First World War. Followed by a private view of the new exhibition opening in the summer.
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Afternoon Swift-Tea
Embark on a magical journey through the eras of Taylor Swift’s iconic music at Congleton Museum’s Taylor Swift Themed Afternoon Tea and Friendship Bracelet Workshop!
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Afternoon Swift-Tea
Embark on a magical journey through the eras of Taylor Swift’s iconic music at Congleton Museum’s Taylor Swift Themed Afternoon Tea and Friendship Bracelet Workshop!
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Elizabeth’s Heritage Walk
Join us on Sunday 30 June at 2pm for a walk around Congleton Town Centre, focussing on the history of Elizabeth Wolstenholme-Elmy.
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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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