Buxton Museum & Art Gallery

My son and I really love Buxton Museum since it has been renovated! It may only be small, but there is so much to see and take in! We live locally and visit regularly and always spend around an hour in there, you're guaranteed to find something you haven't seen before. There's lots for children to interact with, my son is 3 and absolutely loves the Blue John light box, the drawers that can be opened throughout and all of the interactive displays - like the Roman Cheese and the oatcakes! It is free to enter with a recommended donation. A real asset to Buxton!

Amazing little museum, we weren't able to stop long but even with our short visit we were able to take in so much about the local history of Buxton. I loved the art on show in the gallery, and the highlight for me was the small focus on the Franklin Expedition and the indigenous artwork on display. Given that entry is free it's a wonderful little gem!!

I had a lovely day out here, amazing staff Christine and nikki on reception were awesome and are so knowledgeable on all aspects of the museum and the outer area, highly recommended and worth a visit Thank-you

Great museum. History, geology art and old oddities. Many objects from the famous cave not far from the museum. Lovely!! From prehistory over roman ages till recent objects simply a tressure of interesting things.

Buxton Museum & Art Gallery is a smallish venue in the town centre, with modest exhibits of historical objects and paintings (on the upper floor) which also offers a glimpse into the history of Buxton. There are some genuine artefacts on display, most obviously the "Buxton Mermaid" (see photo) - in the 19th century, people like the infamous P.T. Barnum displayed such objects as genuine "mummified mermaids"! Unfortunately, it's all downhill from there: the mostly modern paintings on the upper floor are insignificant, made by local artists - but they do add to the "community feel" of the place, and as suggested by the many posters and leaflets lying around, the museum plays an important part in the communal activities of the town. The entry is free, and you're allowed to take photos. So if you're close by, why not drop in for a half hour on a rainy day.

A great quirky little museum with a surprisingly amount of exhibits packed inside. There are places for the kids to explore as well as a few art displays, that seem to change quite regularly. And try to stop yourself singing the Bare necessities as you wonder past the Buxton Bear. 😁👍

This is the perfect museum for a short stroll through history. It is really easy to navigate and there is an excellent variety of objects and displays for all different time periods.

Cute little town museum ! Free entry so perfect for a quick little visit. Lots of interesting exhibits and a roaring (taxidermy) bear ! He roars if you put a donation into his box so a great way to get little donations, and since the museum is free entry, it’s a good way to support the museum and keep it running. Parking is close by at the Slope car park. Definitely worth the visit