Enjoy historic days out in the Cotswolds with a visit to the Broadway Museum & Art Gallery
Welcome to the Broadway Museum & Art Gallery, a haven of history and culture nestled in the picturesque village of Broadway in the North Cotswolds.
Explore a collection and exhibitions housed in a beautifully restored 17th-century Coaching Inn, once a vital stop for travellers between London and Wales.
Exhibitions at Broadway Museum include:
- Cabinet of Curiosities: Meet the John Tradescants, Elder and Younger, royal gardeners in the 17th Century and see treasures and antiquities from the world's earliest museum.
- The 17th Century: Find out about the stories behind some of the beautiful and imposing furniture dating from the 16th-17th centuries.
- 18th and 19th Centuries: Fine displays of furniture and decorative arts typical of the progressive period of the 18th century.
- The Broadway Artist Colony: Learn about the Broadway Colony of Artists and Writers, including William Morris, Edwin Austin Abbey, Francis D Millet and John Singer Sargent, who lived or visited, worked and played in Broadway.
- Wool: Learn about the Romans need for wool and the raw wool from the English Cotswold Lion feeding foreign looms of the best weavers in Flanders
- The Angel Coaching Inn: Walk through the rooms where The Angel Inn provided food and accommodation for coach travellers breaking the journey between London and Wales.
Immerse yourself in captivating exhibitions as you're taken on a journey through time, preserving and celebrating the rich social heritage of Broadway. From specialist events and talks to wellness programs and group visits, there's something for everyone to enjoy if you're looking for Cotswolds days out.
On your visit to Broadway Museum & Art Gallery, you can discover the very best treasures of the past, so be sure to get your tickets today!