List of museums in Rutland

This list of museums in Rutland, England contains museums which are defined for this context as institutions (including nonprofit organizations, government entities, and private businesses) that collect and care for objects of cultural, artistic, scientific, or historical interest and make their collections or related exhibits available for public viewing. Also included are non-profit art galleries and university art galleries. Museums that exist only in cyberspace (i.e., virtual museums) are not included.

Name Image Town/City Type Summary
Lyddington Bede HouseLyddingtonHistoric houseOperated by English Heritage, late medieval wing of a palace belonging to the Bishops of Lincoln, later an almshouse
Normanton Church MuseumNormantonLocalwebsite, local history, fossils, construction of Rutland Water
Oakham CastleOakhamHistoric house12th century great hall with collection of horseshoes, 12th century sculptures
Rocks by RailCottesmoreRailwayHeritage railway, museum with industrial locomotives and mineral wagons from mines, quarry vehicles
Rutland County MuseumOakhamLocalLocal history, archaeology, rural life, trades, agriculture equipment

See also
  • Category:Tourist attractions in Rutland
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