Windsor and Royal Borough Museum

Windsor and Royal Borough Museum

This accredited museum is supported by the Friends of Windsor & Royal Borough Museum, the Heritage Lottery Fund and a team of very enthusiastic volunteers.

The Museum covers five themes; The Royal Borough & its settlement, Military Associations, Aeronautical Windsor, Working Windsor and Childhood.

In addition to the permanent exhibition, smaller temporary displays reflect current themes and anniversaries: Royal Occasions, The Olympics & Medieval Times

What can you discover?

  • Listen to stories of people who have lived & worked here using our audio wands;
  • See a selection of the many items in our Social History collection
  • Look at pre-historic tools; Bronze Age, Roman & Saxon artefacts
  • See objects and ephemera from Victorian times up to World War II, 1950s & the present day
  • Let our volunteers tell you about the history of Windsor
  • On selected days you can experience a guided tour of The Guildhall
  • This free tour includes viewing the room where HRH The Prince of Wales & The Duchess of Cornwall were married and paintings of British Monarchs
  • The Museum is on the ground floor with wheelchair access
  • The Guildhall is only accessible via a stair lift

Help with project work

  • The Museum is open to schools and community groups on Mondays (booking essential)
  • The Museum Store is open Wednesday mornings, by email appointment
  • Local historians can help with enquiries and research
  • Discover maps, books, paintings, prints & photographs

Displays in other locations

  • Curator's Corner is a free display of recent acquisitions at Windsor Library, SL4 1ER
  • Story of Windsor traces development of Windsor town over the past 1,000 years at Windsor Library
  • Themed display case in Cox Green Library, SL6 3AX

Find out about Local & Family History

  • Dedworth, Eton, Eton Wick & Windsor libraries - 01753 743941 or windsor.library@rbwm.gov.uk
  • Visit the Nicholson Room at Maidenhead Library, 01628 796974 or maidenhead.library@rbwm.gov.uk
  • Trained staff to help with your research
  • Material for borrowing is located with reference information
  • Historical photos & press cuttings of local area, people & events

School Visits

Bookings for schools & community groups essential and usually on Mondays.

Loan Boxes

Loan boxes containing objects from Windsor & Royal Borough Museum include:

  • 19th Century; Maidenhead's Victorian Industries (H330), Weights & Measures (H333)
  • 20th Century; World War II (H331 & H332) and 1950s Home Life (H334)
  • Windsor Great Park (H335), Woodworking (H336), Saxon Settlement (H337)
  • Windsor and the Railway (H338), Windsor Castle (H339)
Venue Category: 
Museums
Activities provided: 
Archive and Library
Exhibitions
Guided Tour
Workshops
Curriculum: 
Art
Geography / Geology
History
Science
Suitability: 
Key Stage 1 (4-7)
Key Stage 2 (8-11)
Key Stage 3 (12-14)
Key Stage 4 (15-16)
Key Stage 5 (17+)
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Venue Address: 
High Street
Windsor
Berkshire
SL4 1LR
United Kingdom
Venue Contact Number: 
01628 685686
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