Current News

NEW BOOK AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE

You can never go wrong with the gift of a good pictorial book. KMA’s latest book ‘Views of Knaresborough Past & Present’ , is now available to purchase at the Heritage Centre for £8.50.  There are 84 pages of photos from late Victorian Knaresborough with images of the same street scene today.

This book has been kindly printed and donated by HMCA of Beech House, Knaresborough and all proceeds enable us to continue producing wonderful exhibitions, and to undertake educational outreach work in schools and the wider community.

Winter Talks 2024/2025

Commencing November 2024, KMA will be hosting monthly, informative, talks from fascinating guest speakers. Topics featured will include archaeology, social history, geology, ecology as well as broader historical subjects. All our talks are held at COGS, HG5 8AN (use the Chapel St, main entrance) at 7:30pm (doors open at 7.10pm) They will last about 45 minutes, with extra time for questions. Refreshments are available afterwards. Tickets are £5 per person. Click here for our talks schedule.

Our Exciting New Exhibition Is Now Open!

Visit the Heritage Centre Gallery for free and explore our current exhibition ‘Knaresborough Spinning Tales’. This ‘must see’ exhibition is part one of two exhibitions we will be presenting telling the history of linen manufacturing in Knaresborough. For opening times – see poster below.

Join us for our Saturday Afternoon ‘Linen Industry’

Themed Walks!

The walk is an easy route, and lasts approx. 1hr 15mins, depending on questions from the tour group. If you wish to go on one of our informative and often entertaining walks, please contact us for booking details. Email: info@knaresboroughtownmuseum.org.uk. The cost is £5.

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Knaresborough Heritage Centre

Read our Yorkshire Post Review Here

Knaresborough heritage centre ‘first of its kind’ – charity – BBC News

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We are open 10am to 4pm every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Please come along, visit our shop, and fascinating gallery!