MAD News
Find out what we've been up to recently...November Newsletter
New arrival!
Half-term has kicked off and The MAD Museum has a brand new exhibit to show off to all our visitors this week. Harley Mayenschein's Idle-Tyme Rolling Ball Clock (image below) was the first of its kind in the world that told the time in this unique way. From a young...
“Le Chablais Scope”
Last week we were in Switzerland to see the unveiling of resident artist Pascal Bettex's new work "Le Chablais Scope". To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Chablais region's railway company (TPC), Pascal was challenged to convert two disused railway carriages...
Winners of the Summer Photography Competition
This Summer The MAD Museum ran a Photography Competition and asked both amateur and professional photographers to send in their favourite snaps. We were inundated by some truly amazing pictures and want to say a big thank you to everyone who took part! In each of the...
Freshers Fair
We have a stand at Stratford-Upon-Avon College Freshers Fair today. Why not come down and see us? David Williams' "Queue 2" rolling ball exhibit will be on display all day.
Website Problem
We have recently had a hacking issue on our website. If you notice anything untoward please get in touch: Email us now Or call us on 01789 269 356 Thanks for your help and sorry if this causes you any inconvenience.
Summer Photography Competition
What's it all about? Take photos at The MAD Museum and send them in to WIN prizes and the chance to exhibit. This Summer, The MAD (Mechanical Art & Design) Museum in Stratford upon Avon is running a photography competition with a difference for both amateur and...
Summer Newsletter
Richard wins Business Entrepreneur of the Year 2014
We’re proud to announce Richard Simmons, Founder of The MAD Museum WON the prestigious Business Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2014 At the Touch FM’s Pride of Stratford Awards The highly celebrated event was held at the...
Latest Exhibits now on display
MAD newbies! Have a look at the most recent additions to our MAD family..... we've got a few more to roll out soon so watch this space.
Richard Simmons’ MAD Golf Ball Run (v2)
The MAD Museum's great founder and benefactor Richard Simmons wanted to make his own artistic contribution to our brand new Henley Street venue, so he built a crazy rolling ball machine to sit proudly in the museum's entrance. Always striving for more, this week...
MAD’s Move
In October 2013, The MAD Museum moved premises from Sheep Street to Henley Street in Stratford upon Avon. Here are some photos from start to finish - ...
MAD is moving!
This October, The MAD Museum is moving to Henley Street, Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire. CV37 6PT We are closed Mon 30th September - Friday 25th October Reopening Saturday 26th October 2013! If you’ve got your ear to the ground, you’ll already know that an exciting...
Feature on Radio Warwickshire
Radio Warwickshire visited The MAD Museum last Saturday and the station's team of "Mini Reporters" managed to track down MAD's founder Richard Simmons to give him a bit of a grilling. You can listen to the interview here: http://radiowarwickshire.com/?p=3777 ...
The MAD Museum’s Summer Quiz
Release your MAD inventor this Summer at The Mechanical Art & Design Museum Situated in the heart on Sheep Street in Stratford upon Avon, The MAD (Mechanical Art & Design) Museum houses over 100 interesting, witty and bizarre exhibits filling over 2 floors....
Online shop reminder!
Don't forget to visit our online shop for some really brilliant and innovative gift ideas. We've recently stocked up on a variety of cool new products so there's no better time to have a browse of our collection of goodies. ...
The MAD Ticket Giveaway Competition!
Crazy giveaway alert! Over the next week, the generous folk at MAD are giving away 25 complimentary family tickets (worth £19 each) for entry to the MAD Museum. To enter, simply visit our facebook page ,then just click on the "Contest" button, leave your name and...
Summer Newsletter
...