FREE exhibition in the museum entrance charting the story of the museum and its collection over the past 50 years, and its place at the heart of the Richmond community. This exhibition will become an online exhibition later in the year.

If you were in Richmond on the day of the official opening on 25 July 1973, we’d love to hear from you.

Your memories and photographs of the day, and recollections of the times before the museum had its home here will form a valuable part of our anniversary commemorations and will feature on the exhibition screen and in the online exhibition.

The museum marks 50 years in its home in the middle of Richmond. This event is part of a programme of activities during 2023 to mark this milestone year, and raise funds as part of a three-year project to enhance a much-loved, well-used space in the museum; The Normanby Room. Find out more here.