MAD News
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BBC Coventry & Warwickshire Feature MAD
Our front of house manager, Simon was live on radio! If you have been to our MAD Museum, chances are you have met our Front of House Manager, Simon Partridge. On Wednesday 3rd October Simon had a live interview with BBC Coventry and Warwickshire’s Keith...
October Half Term Opening Times
Saturday 27th October until Sunday 4th November 2018Open every day 10am until 5:30pm until Saturday 27th October until Sunday 4th November 2018.Last entry at 4:15pm.Please note: We do get quite busy during October Half Term so we advise you visit when we...
Joint School Discounts with Stratford Butterfly Farm + Shakespeare’s Schoolroom & Guildhall
Educational discounts offered to groups of more than 10 pupils. Discounted entry prices to top Stratford Attractions! Visit both... OR TOP TIP: This is great if you want to spend the whole day in Stratford upon Avon and we...
NEW Educational Kits – Learn about Linkages
Kits that explore the science of movement For some time now, we have been offering Timbertech Cam Kits in our gift shop and to schools as part of their class trip. Due to their popularity, Timbertech has just launched a new construction kit – the Linkages kit. These...
Online Shop – New Items Available
We have now added even more of our best seller to our online shop – see our marble kits, moon balls and music boxes here. Due to popular demand, we’ve made some of your favourite goodies more accessible.
Summer Holiday Opening Times 2018
From Saturday 21st July until Sunday 2nd September we will be open every day from 10am – 5:30pm Come rain or shine this Summer, The MAD Museum provides a fun few hours for the whole family. Over the Warwickshire Summer Holiday, including August Bank...
Father’s Day
Discounts Take Dad to The MAD Museum Sunday 17th June 2018 Get down to ‘Warwickshire’s Best Museum’ this Father’s Day and visit The MAD Museum. This quirky attraction has something to offer the whole family – interact with crazy machines, build your own marble runs...
Timbertech Automata Kits
Created by Dragon's Den Winners - Timberkits We have worked with Timberkits since we opened MAD in 2012. This lovely Welsh company supply wooden construction kits in all different shapes and sizes and we sell a lot of their products in our gift shop. We also provide...
NEW Resources for Teachers + Activity Packs for Learners
Exclusive at The MAD Museum Digital resources for teachers to use before, during and after trips to MAD. The MAD Museum has now launched resources packs which are specifically designed for teachers. These packs comprise of lesson plan ideas, tips, interesting facts...
Visit both MAD & Stratford Butterfly Farm with your School
Discounted Educational Trips Visit Two of Stratford upon Avon's Best Non-Shakespeare Attractions Visit both The MAD Museum and Stratford upon Avon’s Butterfly Farm with your school We are now launching this great discounted combo trip with our friends at Stratford...
NEW Free Downloadable Family Packs
The MAD Museum Family FunPack Download and Print In partnership with Luma Creative, we have produced MAD’s first Family Activity Pack. This is a free resource for you to print at home or at school. Inside you’ll find a wacky word search, gear games and design...
May 2018 Opening Times
Extended Opening Hours The MAD Museum MAY DAY BANK HOLIDAY Monday 7th May 2018 - Open 10:00am - 5:30pm SPRING BANK HOLIDAY & MAY HALF TERM Monday 28th May until Sunday 3rd June 2018 - Open 10:00am - 5:30pm (Saturday 26th + Sunday 27th May 2018, open as usual...
Summer 2018 Opening Times
As the days get long, so do our opening hours. From Sunday 1st April until Sunday 30th September 2018 these will be our opening times: Monday - Friday: 10:00am – 5:00pm (last entry at 4:15pm) Saturday – Sunday & Holidays*: 10:00am – 5:30pm (last entry at 4:45pm)...
MAD’s 6th Birthday
MAD Celebrates its 6th Birthday Today! Since we unbolted our doors on Friday 23rd March 2012, we’ve welcomed in over 250,000 visitors. In the last 6 years, we have launched the UK’s first mechanical art venue, expanded from a 4-person team to 15, moved properties,...
Easter Holidays 2018
Over the Warwickshire Easter Holiday, including Easter Weekend, The MAD Museum will be extending its opening hours. Last admission is at 4:45pm every day. Your ticket will give you entry for the whole day so feel free to pop out and grab a sandwich, then...
Mother’s Day
Sunday 11th March 2018 Before your afternoon tea or Sunday lunch, why not spend a couple of hours at ‘Warwickshire’s best museum’ (voted by you on Trip Advisor) this Mother’s Day. The MAD Museum has something to offer the whole family, interact with beautiful...
February Half Term 2018
From Saturday 10th until Sunday 25th February 2018 The MAD Museum will be open 10:00am - 5:30pm everyday. Last entry is at 4:45pm. Please note: February Half Term is a busy time for us at MAD, so to avoid the crowds we recommend you visit either when the doors open at...
Pride of Stratford Awards 2018
Every year the Pride of Stratford Awards celebrates the accomplishments of local business, individual and community organisations. This year, The MAD Museum is proud to be nominated as finalists for two prestigious awards ‘Arts Organisation of the Year‘ and ‘Team of...