🎂 Today marks the birthday of Stephen Hawking
Did you know he went to school in St Albans? You’ll find his portrait on our Portrait of St Albans wall at St Albans Museum + Gallery.

#StephenHawking #StAlbans #StAlbansMuseum

🍸 What to buy for the creative adult? Craft Your Own alcohol kit – make your own festive tipple!
Choose between the Gin or Whiskey option. 

📍 Available at St Albans Museum + Gallery Shop

#Christmas #StAlbansMuseum #MuseumShop #CraftYourOwn

There’s something about gingerbread that feels like December. 🍪 Pop into our café and treat yourself to a classic winter favourite -perfect with a hot coffee while you explore the museum.

📍Courtroom Cafe, St Albans Museum + Gallery

#MuseumCafe #GingerbreadSeason #StAlbansMuseum

Day 10 | 💎We love these pieces from I Love Vintage Jewellery! Timeless designs that never go out of style. 💕
Now is the perfect time to pick up this gift before the last-minute holiday rush!

📍 Available at St Albans Museum + Gallery Shop

#ShopLocal #StAlbansMuseum #VintageJewellery #ChristmasGifts

Day 8🎄Spotlight on our new exhibition: Inns and Alehouses in Victorian St Albans! 🍺 Nearly 100 drinking spots once filled the city discover their stories today. Swipe for a perfect gift: The 3 Brewers of St Albans – local craft beer for Christmas cheer!
📍 SAMG Shop

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☃️🍪 Sweeten your market day! While you’re exploring the St Albans Christmas Creative Market, pop into our Courtroom Café for festive treats like this adorable gingerbread snowman.

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🔶Day 2 of our Christmas Shop Advent Calendar. ✨What to buy for the retro jewellery lover? Made, Found & More – unique pieces crafted from recycled materials and vintage finds.

📍 Available at St Albans Museum + Gallery Shop
👉 Give a gift that’s stylish and sustainable!

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🎄Some of our Courtroom Café takeaway cups are dressed as Santas or Elves this season!🎅 If you’re passing by and can’t stay, grab a coffee to go. ☕

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✨ Don’t miss your last chance to experience 'Generations: Stories from South Asian St Albans' exhibition at St Albans Museum + Gallery - closing tomorrow! While you’re enjoying the festive buzz of the St Albans Christmas Cracker, pop in and explore these incredible stories.

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🎄 The first signs of Christmas have arrived at St Albans Museum + Gallery shop. A small tree has appeared, surrounded by perfect seasonal gifts.🎁Keep your eyes peeled this week… the big trees are coming! 

Pop in, explore, and get ahead on your Christmas shopping! 🛍️

#StAlbansMuseum #ChristmasShop

🌍 Worlds Connected opens today! Explore the surprising links between St Albans and the Islamic World - from medieval mysteries to coffee and science.
📍 St Albans Museum + Gallery
📅 24 Oct – 22 Feb 2026
🎟️ Free entry
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Still smiling from the preview of Our Stories; Tracing Black Histories in Hertfordshire 💛
Huge thanks to the St Albans Black History Research Group and Luther Blissett for making it so special.
The exhibition is on until 2 November — come see it!
#OurStoriesHerts #BlackHistoryMonth #StAlbansMuseum

👒 A rare hat and a rare visit!
We were thrilled to welcome Sue Brian, visiting from Australia, to see our beautifully crafted cabbage tree hat — one of only a handful known worldwide. Sue shared new insights that deepen the story of this unique piece in our collection.

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Step into "Our Stories: Tracing Black Histories in Hertfordshire" exhibition- a powerful project by St Albans Black History Research Group, that brings together an exhibition and a newly published zine.

📍 Come and experience it in St Albans Museum + Gallery - on until 2 November.

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🍂Autumn has arrived in St Albans! The leaves are turning, the air is fresh, and we’re buzzing with excitement for everything this new season will bring.

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Our shop is full of colour right now 🌈
Inspired by our Generations exhibition, we’ve brought in cookbooks, jewellery, candles + more from South Asian makers.
Pop in if you're visiting – and don’t forget the exhibition’s on until 16 Nov!

#StAlbansMuseum #GenerationsExhibition #ShopLocal

#BlueSkyArtShow #Shiny #refelcetions #stalbansmuseum #chandelier

ME/CFS Group Art Exhibition Drop-in art exhibition for one day only at St Albans Museum + Gallery Hertfordshire ME/CFS Support Group support people living with a range of chronic illnesses across Hertfordshire. This ME/CFS Awareness day they are taking over our Learning Studio at St Albans Museum + Gallery to display creative work from their members.

On Wednesday 14th May, St Albans Museum and Gallery are hosting an exhibition of artwork created by Hertfordshire ME/CFS Support Group. 

For more info, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/4d87dkxv 

#pwME #MECFS #StAlbans #StAlbansMuseum #Hertfordshire