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Hat Works Museum temporary closure

From 1 October 2019 part of the Hat Works Museum will be closed to visitors until mid to late 2020.

Opening times at the Hat Works will change. Visit our opening hours web page for more information.

For more information about the closure visit our news article.

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About the Hat Works

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

Exploring the museum

Discover our collections, read about the history of the hatting industry and download useful fact sheets.

Planning your visit

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

Group tours

Group tours are led by our expert demonstrators who will share their knowledge about the history of hatting.

Millinery and open blocking at Hat Works

Whether you're a beginner or you want to develop your hat-making skills, you can learn with our expert tutors.

Hat Works school trips

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

Find events at the Hat Works