St. John's House Museum
St. John's House Museum
4.5
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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NO GENERAL PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN TO PREBOOKED SCHOOL GROUPS AND GROUPS ONLY. St John's House, a Jacobean mansion located in Warwick, has a history spanning almost 900 years. The land on which it stands was originally used as a hospital in the 12th century. The current house has been used as a private residence, a school and administrative offices of the War Department. Latterly the building was bought by Warwickshire County Council and turned into a museum, which opened to the public in 1960. The building is closed to the general public and used exclusively by local school children for activities and learning sessions, galleries include a Victorian kitchen and schoolroom, displays on childhood, toys and games, costumes and learning space. It is available for paranormal events and venue hire.
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TillerSlave
Birmingham, UK181 contributions
A sort of mini V & A, run by the County Council, it is very child friendly but with plenty for adults too. As an added bonus it is FREE!
A kitchen full of drawers to open and cupboards to explore, a Discovery Room for the under 5's and a Victorian school room- numerous local primary schools come for this.
The displays include a costume gallery and the Museum of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment is located on the first floor.
The displays are housed in a historic 17th century house with gardens, nearby car park and a grassy picnic area.
Open 10.00am-5.00pm Tuesday-Saturday and Bank Holiday Mondays; also 2.30pm-5.00pm Sunday April-September. Enquiries [-]
A kitchen full of drawers to open and cupboards to explore, a Discovery Room for the under 5's and a Victorian school room- numerous local primary schools come for this.
The displays include a costume gallery and the Museum of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment is located on the first floor.
The displays are housed in a historic 17th century house with gardens, nearby car park and a grassy picnic area.
Open 10.00am-5.00pm Tuesday-Saturday and Bank Holiday Mondays; also 2.30pm-5.00pm Sunday April-September. Enquiries [-]
Written November 18, 2008
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Queen_of_NW2
London, England64 contributions
Feb 2014 • Family
They pack a heck of a lot of history into St. John's House. The Royal Fusiliers museum upstairs offers more than just a pile of weapons and pictures of Monty. Of course, these are there, but much more is on offer. Try dressing up in military clothing, look at various centuries' memorabilia. The staff are thrilled to tell stories to bring history alive. Combined with the school room and Warwickshire social history downstairs, this is a great place to while away a few hours. Don't forget to make a donation to each of the museums!
Written February 22, 2014
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Rachael P
Birmingham, UK798 contributions
Sep 2019 • Family
I seen that the venue was part of the heritage open weekend and had a victorian school session. I booked my A.S.D son and i onto the workshop and off we went. Lovely people in costume. A house which was a museum and an aray of items to see. My son enjoyed the school lesson and i loved the fact he was able to engage with the three r's. We then had a wonder around and had a picnic in the garden. A real hidden gem. Reccomend to all! A variety of history, school, home, war and all inbetween.
Written September 23, 2019
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Sofina S
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Oct 2022 • Friends
Came for the Spooky Halloween evening. Nothing ghostly about it. Very rushed, we were “ghost hunting” for 30 minutes. We didn’t learn anything about the building and it’s previous occupants/usage of the building. Drink tasted watered down. 3 of us were there for 1 hour in total. Absolute waste of £75!
Written October 29, 2022
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Katie T
Kenilworth, UK3 contributions
Oct 2022 • Friends
The experience took 30 mins. 10 min briefing as to what will happen, 10 mins in the attic, and 10 mins in the cellar. All the time the hosts were asking each other how long left. Was very rushed. The free cocktail was very watered down, so I would not pay for a 2nd. Very disappointed. No tour of the house or history was explained. Such a shame and a waste of £25 pp
Written October 29, 2022
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Richard D
Kenilworth, UK403 contributions
Aug 2014 • Couples
we went here as part of a private party to preview the Warwickshire at War exhibition which is now on depicting a timeline of events which took place 100 years ago as unassuming local folk became embrioled in the monsterous killing machine which was later referred to as WW1. It's a smallish exhibition but very well conceived and will change over the next four years to reflect different stories of that dramatic and convulsive period of change and destruction .As the Fusiliers Museum upstairs was open we strayed up there and they too,as you might expect indeed ,have an exhibition detailing the part that the Warwickshire Fusiliers played in the conflict. It was an of course a hugely violent and active part and the story is well told. What makes it interesting to me is that there are personal stories of heroism and loss.
It costs nothing to attend these exhibitions and it's ideal as you can just pop in without making a huge fuss about the outing but it will certainly add a little extra gloss and interest to your day (providing your'e not a complete oaf and have a modicum of intelligence ~if you are an oaf please don't bother to go as you might spoil it for others!)
The volunteers who staff the exhibits here are especially helpful and some of the gifts on sale are rather good too.The building itself is interesting and of course your'e not that far from some rather good pubs and bijoux restaurants not to mention the entrancingly 1920's St Nicholas Park with its boating opportunities !
It costs nothing to attend these exhibitions and it's ideal as you can just pop in without making a huge fuss about the outing but it will certainly add a little extra gloss and interest to your day (providing your'e not a complete oaf and have a modicum of intelligence ~if you are an oaf please don't bother to go as you might spoil it for others!)
The volunteers who staff the exhibits here are especially helpful and some of the gifts on sale are rather good too.The building itself is interesting and of course your'e not that far from some rather good pubs and bijoux restaurants not to mention the entrancingly 1920's St Nicholas Park with its boating opportunities !
Written August 11, 2014
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johnm1951
King's Lynn, UK188 contributions
Nov 2013 • Couples
St Johns House contain 2 museums. the ground floor has a collection of items reflecting the lives of Warwickshire people over the past 300 years whilst the second floor contain the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers Museum telling the history of the regiment up to the present time. Admission to both museums is free but a suitable donation is appreciated . Both museums are small but contain an awful lot of information well worth a visit.
Written November 27, 2013
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tzsm98
Oklahoma City, OK174 contributions
Jun 2011
The outside, which is stately, gives little hint to what great stuff awaits within.
There is a toy museum with a good deal of hands-on for the young and those who want to re-kindle that playful spirit. There is a collection of clothing and visitors are encouraged to try on various period pieces. This is a wonderful museum to attend at the same time as a school group. How rare is that?
There is an early 20th century school room that is used when school groups come through. The visiting students put on smocks and collars and are treated to a period lesson.
Upstairs is the Regimental Museum, certainly it is a secular shrine to Field Marshall Montgomery but it is also a great deal more than that. I have no known links to the regiment but was stilled quite moved by the tales of bravery and selflessness of the men honored by the museum. The presentation is very straight forward and this simplicity adds to the sense of dignity and elevates these ordinary people doing extraordinary things.
The grounds are pleasant and the docents friendly, helpful and unobtrusive.
There is a toy museum with a good deal of hands-on for the young and those who want to re-kindle that playful spirit. There is a collection of clothing and visitors are encouraged to try on various period pieces. This is a wonderful museum to attend at the same time as a school group. How rare is that?
There is an early 20th century school room that is used when school groups come through. The visiting students put on smocks and collars and are treated to a period lesson.
Upstairs is the Regimental Museum, certainly it is a secular shrine to Field Marshall Montgomery but it is also a great deal more than that. I have no known links to the regiment but was stilled quite moved by the tales of bravery and selflessness of the men honored by the museum. The presentation is very straight forward and this simplicity adds to the sense of dignity and elevates these ordinary people doing extraordinary things.
The grounds are pleasant and the docents friendly, helpful and unobtrusive.
Written June 17, 2011
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Big_Jeff_Leo
St Helens, UK21,978 contributions
Apr 2017 • Solo
Unfortunately the Toy museum on the Ground Floor has been closed due to Council Cuts but the Warwickshire Fusiliers Museum on the upper floor is still open and is free to enter!. The Curator will give you a warm and helpful welcome. Although not large the museum is very informative and well laid out. The story of these brave men are told though out all of the wars and campaigns of the last 250 years. Well worth a visit and your support!. You can also use the audio tour for kids which is interactive.
Written May 3, 2017
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juliemoffs
sussex63 contributions
Nov 2016 • Friends
Interesting museum as regards the ways of old schools and toys. Bit of fashion too and an old kitchen set up at the back
Written November 27, 2016
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HeritageCultureWarks
Warwickshire, UK
Hi visiting the Regiment is free. Please check their website for details.
If you are enquring about a school visit to the downstairs of the museum, visit the Heritage Education website
Thanks
mlewis715
Stratford-upon-Avon26 contributions
How much is admission to St john's museum please?
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