Congleton Museum is a local museum in Congleton, Cheshire, covering the history of the town and surrounding areas, from the pre-historic period to the present day.
Entry is free.
Open Tuesday – Saturday 10.30am – 4.15pm (last entry 3.45pm)
Sunday 12pm – 4.15pm (last entry 3.45pm)
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100 Gems of Congleton
Join Cheshire Archives at Congleton Museum to explore the stories chosen so far — and help decide what truly belongs among the 100 GEMS OF CONGLETON. Saturday 28 June, 11 am.
Sunday Walk – Congleton’s Lost Buildings
Join the walk on 6th July at 2 pm. Using images this walk will identify the locations of those many historic and attractive buildings the town has lost over the last 120 years. It will also look at how these changes have destroyed the towns unique appearance.
Unlock Insights into Historical Artifacts at Congleton Museum’s Finds Day
Are you in possession of artifacts that could hold historical significance? Finds Liaison Officer Heather Beeton will assist in identifying and recording items, including metal finds, pottery, and other pieces over 300 years old.
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Sunday Walk – Retail Therapy
Sunday 3 August, 2pm. Congleton’s commercial success has, since the medieval period, been dependent upon its ability to trade. Using images, this walk will look at the way in which the town’s main streets have changed.
Sunday Walk – Last Orders
Sunday 7th September 2pm. Where have all our pubs gone? In 1906 Congleton had 63 Public Houses for a population of 10,500 people. This walk will seek out those long lost drinking establishments and look at how existing pubs have changed.
Volunteer Opportunities in the Project Our Disappearing Nature
The Our Disappearing Nature project is based on Rev G Cartlidge’s book ‘History of Newbold Astbury’, which records flora growing locally in 1915. This project will survey the plants growing in Congleton from 2024-26 to see what has changed in the last century!
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Volunteer Opportunities in the Project Our Disappearing Nature
The Our Disappearing Nature project is based on Rev G Cartlidge’s book ‘History of Newbold Astbury’, which records flora growing locally in 1915. This project will survey the plants growing in Congleton from 2024-26 to see what has changed in the last century!
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Clockmaking: A lost industry of Congleton
Congleton’s clockmakers were the town’s precision engineers of the 18th and early 19th centuries…
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Electrifying Congleton: Igniting a New Era of Light and Power
Why did electricity come to Congleton so late?
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From Vision to Reality: The inspiring story of Congleton Museum’s inception
How a determined band of volunteers created and now runs an accredited museum to illustrate the story of Congleton.
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Harvesting Hope: Congleton’s Women’s Land Army in the Great War
The story of a Congleton-born Land Army girl.
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