Nantwich Museum is currently undergoing a series of changes and improvements.
So far, new display cases have been installed and a number of the museum’s exhibits have been reorganised.
Other changes due to be made include the relocation of the ‘ship’ used for storing brine, a new ‘Trades’ exhibition, consolidation of the clock collection and a new ‘Washroom’ exhibition.
In addition, the Millennium Gallery will soon be redecorated, the cheese room will be reopened and there are also plans to create a mini museum garden.
Museum manager Kate Dobson commented: “We hope that all the changes will further enhance the visitor experience.
“Last year we welcomed 20,000 visitors including 33 school visits, and hope to attract more in 2023.
“The museum is free to visit and a great place for an outing, especially when family budgets are stretched.”
Nantwich Museum has a revolving programme of temporary exhibitions and installations taking place in the Millennium Gallery throughout the year.
A textile artwork exhibition entitled ‘Outlook’ has just opened and will run until 25th February, and a ‘Summer of Science’ festival is planned from July to September.
The museum’s popular walking tours will also continue this year – there are five themed tours, including a town walk and Welsh Row walk.
The regular tours are designed to cater both for local residents and visitors to the area – and there are additional talks and walks throughout the year to mark local events such as Holly Holy Day and the Nantwich Food Festival.
The museum runs a monthly coffee morning (on the last Friday of the month) and all are welcome to attend.
As well as this, a dementia friendship group meets twice a month and children’s drop-in workshops run during school holidays.
Those with an interest in local history can support the museum by visiting its gift shop.
There are over 100 local history books and booklets for sale – including newly titles such as ‘The Making of Nantwich in Six Maps’ and ‘The Story of Nantwich with 36 Objects’.
There is also a selection of second hand history books on sale and the shop also stocks a wide variety of greetings cards and gifts.
Entry to the museum is free.
To find out more and to plan your visit, visit: www.nantwichmuseum.org.uk
