The Museum still faces the most serious threat to its survival since opening in 2011. It remains ‘At Risk’ of closure, and its future is uncertain.
Current Situation
The Museum is now only open on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10 am to 4 pm, but the Museum Staff and Volunteers are still working behind the scenes. Sadly, the Visitor Information Centre, which the Museum shared the Guildhall with since 2022, closed on 30th June 2024 due to severe budget constraints.
In early October 2025, the Museum was awarded £65,895 from the national Museum Renewal Fund 2025 run by the Arts Council. This fund supports museums owned or directly maintained by local authorities, helping safeguard the community impact and engagement that public access to museums makes possible.
These additional funds will enable the Museum to undertake important projects that will grow visitor numbers and strengthen the Museum’s long-term sustainability—initiatives that would not have been possible without this support. Work started immediately and will be completed by early 2026.
What is Happening?
You can read more about what is happening with the Future of the Museum from our committee. It makes stark reading, and shows that action is required by RBWM, the Museum, and from the community to keep this valuable asset open for current and future generations.
Make Difference
You can Make a Difference with the Friends to save the Museum and Collection for future generations. By Joining Us, you will add to the growing voice of the community that wants to save this essential part of Windsor’s culture and heritage for locals and visitors alike.
Friends of Windsor Museum 