St Neots Museum

Find out all about St Neots in this small but fascinating museum. Free entry for local residents.

There is an interesting selction of photographs and objects, plus a number of hands on activities, which the kids will love.

The museum building used to be a Victorian police station and Magistrates Court and you can still visit the cells, which are almost the same as when they were built in 1907!

The different galleries give you a chance to find out subjects such as what home life was like before electricity and appliances or to try sitting at a Victorian school bench while you write on a slate. There are also uniforms plus other clothes and hats to try on.

You can also learn the story of St Neots himself, the age of the Great North road and the arrival in 1851 of the Great Northern Railway.

A number of events are held throughout the year and there are family craft workshops on offer during the school holidays.

There is much more to see and find out about than you would expect in this little place, definitely worth a visit, even if you live locally.

School and Youth Group Visits
We welcome visits from school groups, although the small spaces in our galleries make it easier if one class can visit at a time.

We are also able to open the museum in the late afternoon and evenings to welcome youth groups, contact us with your requirements.

Self-led Visits
Please book your visit even if it will be self-led. We may be able to provide resources you can use from our Schools Learning Pack and we can make sure you do not clash with another group.

We can also arrange a short welcome to the museum when you arrive.

Museum-led Visits
Whatever topic you are studying we may be able to provide resources and activities to help you achieve the aims of your visit. Visits cost £1.00 per child for a taught session. Contact us for more information