Very interesting place to visit. There's also an aviary with canaries in it, just outside the museum.
Benjamin Puckering
Cracking little museum. Only a couple of rooms but lots to see. A brilliant introduction to the work of Heath Robinson and definitely worth a visit if you’re in the area!
Roger Williams264 days ago
A great informative place about a man you realise was ahead of his time with drawings and artwork that is funny at time with a serious undertone, find pictures of Silent Discos, the civilisation of rugby and all drawn before 1939. There is even a manual version of the Banksy picture shreader. There is nothing Heath Robinson about this place.
Jan Smith356 days ago
It's surprising how few people remember Heath Robinson. His wonderful cartoons and excellent sense of humour seem to have been quite a constant in my life. Think of the artist version of PG Wodehouse. This museum for him is small but perfect, capturing his origins, with and talent superbly. There's a very good cafe adjacent as well!
Macartney Forbes356 days ago
What a lovely find in a park! I loved finding Heath Robinson illustrations as a wee boy and to find his museum open, well staffed and well supported is a joy. There is a wonderful interactive room for children of all ages up to grandparent (!) and an exhibition of HR work and a further gallery, this month with the art and history of wood carving. The cafe next door was equally well stocked, staffed and reasonable, overlooking a pond full of birds. The photo is a detail from an illustration that numismatists will recognise as a gold coin grading system, still in use today.
Phil Gee2 years ago
Small and by definition specialised. There is a spacious art gallery attached and we went there for a brilliant travelling wood engraving exhibition that was being hosted.
Catherine McGowan2 years ago
Small but delightful quirky drawings, very good shop. Excellent cafe in biilding opposite, plus lake, ducks and budgies!
Edwin Parsons2 years ago
I was privileged to be on a private guided tour for a group before the museum opened to the public. The gallery is well laid out and takes you on a chronological journey through the life and work of Heath Robinson. The rooms are light and airy, and the shop is well stocked.
