St Jhone's House
Social History Collection:
The Social History collection reflects the lives of Warwickshire people over the last 300 years. It includes costume and textiles, dolls and toys, and a variety of everyday objects from ploughs to plaster ducks! To develop the collection, we work with people of all ages and backgrounds to explore and collect aspects of life in Warwickshire in the 20th and 21st centuries.
Behind the Scenes Collection:
Many of the objects in our collection, such as costume and textiles, are fragile and need help to survive. We try to protect them from risks such as light, fluctuating temperature and humidity, and insect damage.
Dolls and Toys
This collection includes dolls, toys and games from the late 18th century to the present day. The oldest doll dates from the 1770's, and the most recent is a 'Bratz' doll. There are also puzzles and games, musical and moving toys and several doll's houses.
Costume and Textiles
The costume and textile collection features objects dating from the 17th century to the present day. This includes clothing worn by Warwickshire people over the last 200 years, and various textile items such as 19th century samplers and 17th century raised work embroidery.
VISITORS INFORMATION:
Admission: Free
Opening Times
10.00am - 5.00pm Tuesdays - Saturdays and Bank Holiday Mondays (all year round)
2.30pm - 5.00pm Sundays (April - September only)
Facilities
St John's House Museum has its own free car park, although spaces are limited. Alternative parking can be found at St Nicholas Park. The museum has a small shop which offers a range of gifts to suit all ages. Public toilets are located within the house and include an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities.
Accessibility
Wheelchair access to ground floor. Unfortunately we do not have a lift to the Regimental Museum on the first floor, but visitors can get a taste of those galleries through our Virtual Tour facility. BSL signing is available by arrangement for events.
How to Get Here:
On Foot
St John's House is located at the bottom end of Warwick, approximately 0.5 miles from the Market Square and Central Bus Station, and 4 minutes walk from Warwick Railway Station.
By Rail
A direct service from London Marylebone or Birmingham Snow Hill is available from both stations.
Warwick Train Station is 0.2 miles walk from St John's House. Head down Station Road, at the T junction, turn right on Coventry Road. St John's House is directly ahead of you, beyond the traffic lights.
By Road
Warwick is near the M40 and A46 trunk road.
Parking
St John's House Museum has its own free car park, although spaces are limited. Alternative parking can be found at St Nicholas Park. There are also a number of pay and display car parks around Warwick, as well as metered parking on many of the streets nearby.
Address:
St John's House Museum
St John's
Warwick
CV34 4NF