Nantwich Museum

About

The history of one of Cheshire’s most attractive and historic towns is brought to life by Nantwich Museum.

Story

The fascinating history of one of Cheshire’s most attractive and historic towns is brought to life by Nantwich Museum. Located in Pillory Street, at the heart of the town. The Museum's main galleries tell the story of Nantwich through the ages – Roman salt making, Tudor Nantwich’s Great Fire, the Civil War Battle of Nantwich (1644) and the more recent shoe and clothing industries. Several beautiful locally made clocks are also on display.
Beyond the galleries you will find the cheese-making exhibition, dedicated to demonstrating how the county’s famous cheese has traditionally been made and sold around Nantwich. Upstairs is the Joseph Heler meeting room, which also houses our collection of maps.
Beyond the exhibitions downstairs is the Your Space gallery, where small exhibitions are staged, followed by the magnificent Millennium gallery, which provides the perfect home for a diverse programme of larger temporary exhibitions.
With facilities available to local community groups, Nantwich Museum is a vibrant hub of local interest. Enter through the door of Nantwich’s former Victorian Jubilee library and discover our exciting museum for yourself.
To become a member of the Museum, please call in and ask for a form, or download one from here http://nantwichmuseum.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Friends-of-Nantwich-Museum-application-form.pdf. Annual individual membership is £20, family membership £30.

Mission

A Registered Charity, Nantwich Museum exists to tell the story of Nantwich’s rich history by collecting, safeguarding and making accessible local artefacts, which it holds in trust for society, and to provide a centre for the inspiration, learning and enjoyment of all.