Whats happening; junior modelling; family trip; Modelling workshops; model railway

Welcome to Pendon Museum

A glimpse of English rural life around 1930 through extraordinary dioramas featuring railways, villages and landscapes.

Museum Open
Museum Open
Museum Open
Museum Open



Our normal opening times are from 11:00 to 16:00.

You can purchase admission tickets at the museum. 

What's happening at Pendon

February Half-term junior modelling

February Half-term junior modelling

Hands-on model-making for age 6-14

Free family drop-in sessions — make your own diorama to take home.

Madder Valley running day

Madder Valley running day

Come and see the pioneering Madder Valley railway

Madder Valley Railway dates from the 1930s — the earliest days of scenic railway modelling. This important historical railway will be running on a select few days for all our visitors to enjoy!


Virtual Tour of the Vale

Virtual Tour of the Vale

Explore some highlights

Explore highlights from the Vale Scene - in preparation for your visit

Explore the museum