Please see below the list of exhibitions, talks, events and activities available at the Maidenhead Heritage Centre.
Temporary exhibitions
Title: MAIDENHEAD IN THE 1950s
Description: This new exhibition records a decade when the population grew by 30%, housing estates spread out to the west and south of the town, and Maidonians still drank Nicholsons beer and shopped at Webbers department store. There is a chance to share your memories of the decade that saw the birth of rock and roll – even if you did not live in Maidenhead at the time. The exhibition will include sections on the Vanwall racing car and the Fairey Rotodyne, both projects closely associated with Maidenhead. 60 years ago Stirling Moss drove the Vanwall to victory in the British Grand Prix at Aintree – the first time a British driver won the British GP driving a British car. But in 1950 Maidenhead Magistrates had charged him with driving without due care and attention! In November 1957, the revolutionary Fairey Rotodyne (the world’s first vertical take-off airliner) made its maiden flight from White Waltham airfield.
Duration: 28th June to 21st October 2017.
Location: Ground floor
Cost: Free
Title: MAIDENHEAD IN 100 OBJECTS
Description: This new exhibition will trace the fascinating history of Maidenhead through objects in our own collection. From the stone age to racing cars, aeroplanes and computers Maidenhead’s history is well worth delving into! And if you have any special items which you would be willing to loan to help illustrate this history, please contact curator@maidenheadheritage.org.uk.
Duration: 28th October 2017 to 3rd February 2018 (Closed between Christmas and New Year)
Location: Ground floor
Cost: Free
Lunchtime Talks
Lunchtime mini-lectures lasting 35-40 minutes are held at the museum on the 2nd Wednesday of most months. There is a small charge of £2. Advance booking is not required. The July talk is replaced by the special Vanwall lecture of 13 July, so the next lunchtime lecture will be on Wednesday 13th September at 12.45pm. “Cox Green Roman Villa”, by Brian Boulter (subject to confirmation)
Check what’s on at the Maidenhead Heritage Centre.
See how to book a talk for your group here: Talks for Clubs & Groups
Permanent exhibitions
We have two permanent exhibitions, the “Story of Maidenhead”, and “Grandma Flew Spitfires”:
Title: Story of Maidenhead
Description: Display of artifacts related to Maidenhead and surroundings, from 100AD to the current time. Don’t miss the roman skeleton found near Bray about 1600 years ago! Read more
Duration: Permanent
Location: Ground floor
Cost: Free
Title: Grandma flew Spitfires
Description: Exhibition and archive dedicated to the Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA). Read more
Duration: Permanent
Location: First floor
Cost: £3.50 adults, £2 children aged 11-16 (10 and under free). Tickets valid for multiple return visits within 12 months. Simulator £15 per 30 minutes (£10 for Advantage card holders)
Events
Our next FREE family activity days will be during the summer holidays on August 5, 17 and 24 and September 1st. Watch here for further details.
For family activities click here.
Come and fly on the Spitfire simulator! Call us at 01628 780555 to make your reservation. More details
