Nantwich Museum
Nantwich is a beautiful, historic market town boasting fine examples of Tudor and Georgian architecture. The town centre has many independent shops including a grocers and a cheese shop, with the countryside on the doorstep and both the Shropshire Union Canal and the River Weaver nearby.
At Nantwich Museum they tell the stories of the town and its people. Find out what a salt ship is and explore the dedicated Cheese and Dairy Room. You can find out about clock making, shoe and clothing production, as well as the impact that the Great Fire of Nantwich of 1583 and the Battle of Nantwich (1644) had on the town.
There is always something new to see with the wonderful Millennium Gallery accommodating a changing programme of art and history-based exhibitions. A smaller Community Gallery provides opportunity for local individuals and groups to display their work.
An education offer for schools, including the popular Fire of Nantwich and Battle of Nantwich workshops, is available, and a Dementia Friendship Group meets twice a month with participants enjoying a whole range of activities including arts, crafts and music. There are 60+ volunteers helping with all aspects of the running of the Museum, making this a friendly and vibrant place to visit. Information about all current events and exhibitions can be found on the website, as well as details about how you can become a Museum member.
Content from around the site
‘Four Visions of Cheshire’ exhibition
Dates: 10th Jan - 28th Mar 2026
A new exhibition, ‘Four Visions of Cheshire’, by four Cheshire-based artists. has opened in the Mill
Civil War Walking Tour
Dates: 24th Jan - 24th Jan 2026
In 1643, the English Civil War arrived in Nantwich. By Christmas, the town was under siege from the Royalist army and was only relieved following the Battle of Nantwich on 25 January 1644.
Civil War Walking Tour
Dates: 17th Jan - 17th Jan 2026
In 1643, the English Civil War arrived in Nantwich. By Christmas, the town was under siege from the Royalist army and was only relieved following the Battle of Nantwich on 25 January 1644.
Barthomley Massacre or Propaganda
Dates: 29th Jan - 29th Jan 2026
In 1643, the English Civil War arrived in Nantwich. By Christmas, the town was under siege from the Royalist army and was only relieved following the Battle of Nantwich on 25 January 1644.
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