“For the incoming tourist, the main attraction in [Hitchin] town centre is North Herts Museum, which … has an impressive range of displays. Exhibits range from a woolly mammoth tusk to a pair of Stanley Matthews’s football boots, via the Queen Mother’s christening gown and a pair of handcuffs used to arrest the infamous local Fox Twins, who had more than 200 convictions between them”.
The Telegraph, July 2026
Introduction to Rag Rugs – Two Part Adult Workshop
Discover the traditional craft of rag rug making. Across two evenings, transform old clothing into a unique keepsake while learning techniques to continue at home.
Blood and Bone Exhibition
This free, family-friendly exhibition features massive inflatable sculptures that transform human biology into an immersive terrain for all ages to explore
Free entry
Museum:
The cafe closes 1 hour before the museum
Museum Opening Hours: Monday & Bank Holidays Closed, Tuesday – Saturday 10.30am – 4.30pm, Sunday 11.00am – 3.00pm
Important Notice: Due to the heat, the museum will be closed on Thursday 13 August. We plan to reopen as usual on Friday
