Entry to Museum & Art Swindon is free and there’s no need to book unless you’re planning a group visit for 10 or more people, just turn up on the day. Entry is free – but donations are always welcome!
Tuesday to Saturday 10:30am to 4:30pm
Monday and Sunday Closed.
Learning and group visits may be accepted on Mondays, so please contact our friendly team to enquire.
Museum and Art Swindon is located in Swindon town centre. You’ll find the entrance to it within the council’s splendid 1930s Art Deco civic building on Euclid Street. If you’re using Google maps or Sat-Nav the postcode is SN1 2JH.
There are steps and a ramp at the entrance to the building. MAS is located on the first floor and is accessed either by stairs or a lift.
Museum and Art Swindon is approximately 15 to 20 minutes-walk (depending on your pace) from Swindon railway station or bus station. If you’re approaching from Regent Circus, with the central library to your right and just behind you, there are two Pelican crossings to navigate to Euclid Street and then you’ll see the Civic Offices on your left.
Unfortunately, with the exception of assistance dogs of course, dogs aren’t allowed into the museum.
We have a limited number of parking spaces for blue badge holders.
There is no parking at Museum & Art Swindon, the nearest car park is Princes Street. There are a limited number of spaces available for Blue Badge holders.
There is also parking at Spring Gardens on a pay and display basis.
For more information on carparks provided by Swindon Borough Council visit.
The nearest bus stop is the Purple route 11/12. For more information, visit Swindon Bus Company Services.
Coach drop off must be pre-arranged.
We are located approximately 12 minutes walk from Swindon Rail Station. For more information, visit GWR.
Group and learning visits may be accepted on Mondays, so please contact our friendly team to enquire. Please also bring a copy of your booking confirmation with you when you visit us.
If you’re planning a visit for 10 or more people, then you will need to book this with our friendly Visitor Experience Team. You can find out more information on our group visits page.
If you’re planning a learning visit to Museum & Art Swindon then you will also need to book in advance through our Learning & Engagement Team, so contact us at MASLearning@swindon.gov.uk for further information about making your booking.
Please note: the lift at Museum & Art Swindon is currently out of order. We apologise for any inconvenience this causes and are working to get the issue resolved quickly.
At Museum & Art Swindon we want everyone to be able to enjoy our exhibitions and events, and we have taken every measure to ensure that we are as open and accessible to as many people as possible. View our full access guide here.
Museum & Art Swindon welcomes filming and photography at its site for private non-commercial purposes. If you wish to film or take photographs for non-private and/or commercial purposes, then please contact us at museumartswindon@swindon.gov.uk
Third party photography and filming of school children on organised school visits is not permitted in the Museum.
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Read through some of our frequently asked questions. If you can't find the answer you're looking for, please feel free to contact us.
Museum & Art Swindon is free to enter and enjoy. If you enjoyed your visit, please consider making a donation.
Make a donationYes. There is always a first aider on site when we are open to the public.
Most areas within the Museum (including some toilets) have wheel chair access, and lifts connect all floors.
- Rachel, Museum & Art Swindon Team Member
Our team is here to welcome your group and ensure your visit is a success.
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