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Museum of St Albans

Museum of St Albans

Here, you can discover the fascinating story of our historic cathedral city and the rise of St Albans from market town to a modern commuter city. Special exhibitions are held regularly and the museum has a wildlife garden. UH Galleries exhibit established artists, as well as showcasing more experimental work, providing audiences with the opportunity to engage with contemporary art and discover an array of surprises and perhaps hidden interests in a varied and vibrant programme of exhibitions.

Founded as the Hertfordshire County Museum in 1898, the Museum of St Albans tells the story of St Albans from the departure of the Romans to the present day. 

In the medieval gallery you can find out about Alban, Britain's first Christian martyr, and the Abbey that grew up around the site of his martyrdom. See objects used by people in medieval St Albans and learn how they lived.

More fascinating and colourful displays continue the story of how St Albans developed from a small market town into a bustling commuter city. Special displays with a wide range of objects illustrate everyday life in Victorian St Albans.

A particular attraction is the regular programme of special exhibitions, covering a whole range of subjects from Barbie dolls to the Egyptians. There is also a wide range of activities for people of all ages, more details are in the What's On section of the museum website.

Opening hours Monday to Saturday 1000–1700 hrs
Sunday 1400 - 1700 hrs Prices Admission free. Address and contact details
9a Hatfield Road, St Albans
Postcode: AL1 3RR
Tel: +44(0) 819 340
 Web: www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk/Sites/Museum-of-St-Albans

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  • The St Albans Morris Men were up early this morning to give their traditional greeting to the sunrise on May Day http://t.co/fjXDTZow0C
    10:54 AM May 01st Follow us
  • Don't miss "This is Goth" exhibition at Museum of St Albans 26 Apr - 25 May, exploring Goth culture past and present. http://t.co/kQtcOR9Pkb
    3:37 PM Apr 30th Follow us
  • The Alban Bun goes on sale at the Cathedral from today until 1st April. The buns are produced by Redbournbury Mill, once owned by the Abbey.
    3:33 PM Mar 22nd Follow us
  • A 14th century monk attached to the refectory at St Albans Monastery developed a recipe and distributed it to the local poor on Good Friday.
    3:32 PM Mar 22nd Follow us
  • Did you know that the Hot Cross Bun is said to originate in St Albans?
    3:31 PM Mar 22nd Follow us

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