Market Hall Museum

Market Hall Museum is an historic museum operated by Heritage and Culture Warwickshire.

Built in 1670, the Market Hall originally contained arches on all four walls (later converted to windows), to provide under-cover space for stalls. 

In the 19th century, the archways were railed off, and the space was used for stocks. These were on wheels, and the offender had to pull them into the railed area themselves before being locked into them. The stocks were used as punishment for drunkenness as late as 1872.

The building is now a branch of Warwick County Museum, concentrating upon the history, natural history, archaeology and social history of Warwick and the surrounding area. It also houses the World famous Sheldon Tapestry Map of Warwickshire, produced in tiny rural Barcheston, the second largest early Roman coin hoard in the country, our live observation bee hive and our famous (tweeting!) Giant Irish deer. The museum also hosts temporary exhibitions and exciting events throughout the year.

Market Hall has a small shop which offers a range of gifts to suit all ages. The nearest public toilets are located in the Market Square and there are many nice cafes and tea rooms within a very close distance of the museum.

The Market Hall forms part of The Warwickshire Museum, alongside St John's House.