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Maidenhead Heritage Centre

EXPLORE THE HISTORY OF MAIDENHEAD

Learn that Maidenhead history ranges from the Romans to Racing Cars. Our Air Transport Auxiliary collection is of national importance.

Browse in our photo albums and library and discover Maidenhead life in the 'good old days'

Enjoy a 'history lesson' at our 30-minute lunchtime lectures, on the second Thursday of each month

Visit one of our frequently changing exhibitions - click here for details

Buy Maidenhead cards, books, prints and other heritage gifts from our shop

A visit to Maidenhead Heritage Centre is always rewarding - and it's free!

You can find us at 18 Park Street, Maidenhead SL6 1SL

Normal opening is Tuesdays to Saturdays 10am to 4pm, also on the
2nd Sunday of each month, 10am to 12.30pm (Farmers' Market Day)

Admin Office hours are Monday to Friday, 10am to 2pm

Please contact us by email or on 01628 780555

MLA Accreditation

Coming Soon:

Thursday 12 August at 12:45
Event: 30-minute lunchtime lecture
"How I found Maidenhead's Lost Canal"
Presented by: Michael Bayley ...More.

Next Exhibition:
Opening: 17 September

17 September - 10 October
Claires Court School

GRANDMA FLEW SPITFIRES – The amazing story of Air Transport Auxiliary

The world’s only dedicated Air Transport Auxiliary Study Centre and Exhibition is under development at Maidenhead Heritage Centre. Currently in the initial design stage, it is expected to open to the public in 2011. Click here to find out more.



Current Exhibition:

16 July to 12 September
Exhibition: Toys of Yesteryear
...let the memories come flooding back and introduce your grandchildren to some of your childhood favourites.

Click here to find out more.

Teddy & doll

Don't forget our popular 30-minute LUNCHTIME LECTURES!
There will be a 30-minute lunchtime lecture usually on the second Thursday of every month at 12.45, with a nominal charge of £1.
Themes will be taken from the full range of Maidenhead history.

Events and Lectures in 2010

Thursday 12 August at 12:45
Event: 30-minute lunchtime lecture
"How I found Maidenhead's lost canal"
Speaker: Michael Bayley.

Thursday 9 September
There is no lunchtime lecture on 9 September.
Why not join us on our last river cruise of the season instead? See just below.

 

Thursday 2nd and Tuesday 7th and Thursday 9th September
Event: River Thames Historical Cruises
These ever-popular cruises will depart from Maidenhead at 10.15am, travelling upstream as far as Temple Lock and returning at 3pm Included is a live commentary describing the history, wildlife, houses, people and gossip of this most beautiful stretch of the Thames.
For details contact the Heritage Centre on 01628 780555
Thursday 2nd September Sold Out  
Tuesday 7th September Sold Out  
Thursday 9th September New Cruise Bookings being taken now


Wednesday 13 October. 10:30 to 14:00
Event: Antiques Valuation Day
Get your antiques and collectables valued by experts.

Friday 24 September at 7:30pm for 8:00pm
Event: Syndicate Quiz
Enter your team of four .
Prizes yet to be found.

Thursday 14th October at 12:45
Event: 30-minute lunchtime lecture
"The Gardener's Arms - Maidenhead's oldest building. "
Speaker: Keith Parry on the history of this modest but fascinating building in Moorbridge Road.

Exhibitions in 2010

Others in planning:

14th September - 10th October
Exhibition: Claires Court School

15th - 30th October
Exhibition: Maidenhead and the Arts
 Annual exhibition by Maidenhead Arts Council, including workshops for all the family

4th November - 18th December
Exhibition: Wings Over White Waltham
White Waltham Airfield 75th anniversary


For further information and bookings, please contact the Heritage Centre:
Telephone 01628 780555 or e-mail: mailto: info@maidenheadheritage.org.uk

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Maidenhead Heritage Centre is 'Accredited' by the national Museums, Libraries and Archives Council (MLA) and is a member of the Association of Independent Museums

The Centre is run by an independent Charitable Trust (Registered Charity No. 1045746)

Supported by:

                       The Louis Baylis Charitable Trust                                 
                               The Louis Baylis Charitable Trust 
 Grant-supported by RBWM