Sep 16, 2019 | news
Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th September was a fantastic weekend with great weather and an excellent turnout – perhaps our best yet. The photos show us setting up on the Saturday; a visit from David Tims, son of the founder of the museum and some of the ladies...
Apr 30, 2018 | news
The museum opened again for the summer season on Sunday 2 June 2019 and every following Sunday between 2.00pm and 4.00pm. We are also open for Heritage Open Weekend on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 September between 10.30 – 5.00. We finish on Heritage Open Weekend...
Apr 30, 2018 | news
The museum is opening specially to coincide with a village celebration of the life of the man who ran Marton Garage from the 1940s until the 1970s, organised by his son. It was famous for Aston Coaches that were based there. There are a number of attractions in the...
Sep 5, 2016 | news
Come and visit the museum with a few demonstrations (How the Victorians washed their clothes; How to make corn dollies). Not forgetting tea and coffee and homemade cake in the Pavilion. Remember we are next door to the village playing field and excellent...
Jul 31, 2016 | news
We’re aiming for National Accreditation with both the Arts Council Accreditation Scheme. Sorting out the paperwork is a complicated process for amateurs like ourselves but with help from West Midlands Museum Development Team we are making our way on the nursery...
Jun 29, 2016 | news
Children from Knightlow School have published a book of short stories and poems inspired by local heritage, including many curious objects from Marton Museum of Country Bygones. Working together as authors and illustrators, pupils aged between 4 and 11 made the...
