Hat Works

Hat Works is the UK's only museum dedicated to the hatting industry, hats and headwear.

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Opening hours
Thursday, Friday and Saturday: 10am to 4pm. Last admission at 3:15pm.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday: Closed.

General admission
General admission is free.

Visit us

Opening hours
Thursday, Friday and Saturday: 10am to 4pm. Last admission at 3:15pm.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday: Closed.

General admission
General admission is free.

About Hat Works Museum

Hat Works Museum is an award winning attraction housed in a restored Grade ll listed Victorian Mill.

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Planning your visit

Everything you need to know to make the most of your visit to the Hat Works museum.

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Exploring the museum

Discover our collections and read about the history of the hatting industry.

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Hat works tours

Hat works tours

Hat Works factory floor tours are now available on selected dates. Find out more in our events calendar.

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Exhibitions at the Hat Works

Arc runs a varied programme of art exhibitions displaying traditional and contemporary visual arts, multimedia arts and arts for wellbeing programme celebrations.

Exhibitions at the Hat Works

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