Rutland County Museum and Visitor Centre is the perfect introduction to England’s smallest county.
The "Welcome to Rutland" display tells the story of the county, and compliments displays of archaeology, history and rural life.
The Visitor Information Area holds the latest information about other events and activities in the area and our Award Winning Garden is worth seeing at any time of year.

The museum has a varied and exciting programme of Exhibitions and Events, including our innovative Live@The Museum programme.
With a host of family activities including our Discovery Tots club there's always plenty to do!

The Museums Service is supported by The Friends of Rutland County Museum and Oakham Castle who have raised over £170,000 for the work of the Museum since 1973.

The Friends have helped the Museum to buy and fit out additional premises, facilities and exhibitions and to acquire many items for the Museum’s collections.

2009 saw the Friends celebrating their 50th Birthday and they helped mark it with a Norman day at The Castle.

Admission to Rutland County Museum is Free

Please Note : Owing to work on the lighting system the Riding School & Courtyard areas of the Museum will be closed to the public on Monday 22nd February. The Exhibition Gallery, Study and Shop will be open to visitors. We apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused.

Museum Opening Times

Summer 6th April - 2nd November 2009
Mon - Sat 10.30 - 5.00
Sun 1.00 - 5.00

Winter 3rd Nov 2009 - 5th April 2010
Mon - Sat 10.30 - 5.00
Sun Closed

We are closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years' Day and Good Friday.

If you are making a special visit we advise contacting the museum beforehand to confirm that we are open.

Rutland County Museum
Catmose Street Oakham LE15 6HW

Tel: 01572 758440
Fax: 01572 758445
Email: museum@rutland.gov.uk