Regular opening hours
Tuesday to Friday: 10am to 4pm
Saturday: 10am to 5pm
The Museum is closed on Sundays, Mondays and Bank Holidays (including Good Friday and Easter Monday, and Christmas and New Year).
We are open on a Monday in February and October half term.
Christmas Opening Hours: The Museum and Shop will be open as normal until 5pm on Saturday 21 December 2024 (The Pantry cafe will close at 4pm on Friday 20th Dec). We will then remain closed until we re-open at 10am on Thursday 2 January 2025.
Admission is free, but we kindly ask visitors for a suggested donation of £5 towards their visit.
Planning your visit
Many school groups use our galleries in term-time weekdays between 10 am and 2.15 pm. If you wish to see a particularly gallery, it may be advisable to visit outside these times or contact us in advance. The galleries are generally quieter after 2.30 pm.
We ask groups of 10 or more people to book in advance
View more information about how to get here, our galleries, shop, schools, group visits and access.
Riverside Museum opening hours
April to September: open daily 10am - 6pm
October to March: closed
Admission is free.
Abbey Ruins opening hours
Daily: dawn to dusk
Closed: for occasional ticketed events and private hire
Admission is free.
