The project to open a museum was started in 1999. Local historians, lead by Susan Hollowell, were concerned that with the rapid growth of the town, Rushden had nowhere to preserve and show off it's history.

Over the years various sites were looked at, all however proved to be unsuitable or out of reach due to funds. Undeterred, funds were still being raised under the banner of Friends of Rushden Museum, (F.O.R.M).

The loss of their leader Susan left the group static for a time until in November 2005 a new constitution and a new group of trustees took up the reins of F.O.R.M to steer it where it is today. 

Renaissance Heritage Winner 2007: The judges Special award winner 

Received Lottery 'Awards For All' Grant 2010

General Information

Opening Times

Saturday and Sunday

2:00pm till 4:00pm

(May - October)

For viewing appointments out of hours contact S. Peacock on: 01933 317261 for more information or email RushdenMuseum@aol.com

Executive Committee of Rushden Museum:

President 2010 - 2012

Mr Jim Osborne

Vice President

Mr Eric Fowell

Executive Committee:

Sarah Peacock - Chairman

Clive Wood - Secretary

Kay Collins 

Gill Hollis

Jon- Paul Carr

Simon Peacock

Hon. Treasurer:

Peter Head

Page Last updated on 01/09/2010