The MAD Museum
Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire · ★ 4.7 · 4,354 visitor reviews
Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6PT
About
The Mad Museum is where sprockets, robotics and wild paraphernalia are yours to explore. While others say hands off, they demand a hands-on approach to over 50 crazy contraptions. Press buttons, turn screws and release your ‘inner inventor’!
This is the UK’s only mechanical arts museum and their mission is to promote STEM: better understood as Science, Technology, Engineering and Design. In doing so they’ve pulled together a colossal collection of robotic birds, sand pictures, 3D faces and an enormous MAD Marble wall. You can design and build your very own run on the wall and watch as marbles fly through!
The museum’s founder has even got in on the act and created ‘The Kitchenator’ - a rolling ball sculpture built entirely from items you’d find in an everyday kitchen. It’s a joy to watch kids step away from the remote and interact, learn and explore. Any budding engineers will find a little piece of heaven here, while the whole family can enjoy the eccentric surroundings and witty team of resident artists.
You won’t forget a day out here so don’t delay!
Good for: older children, young children
Categories
Facilities
- Nearby Parking
- Toilets
- Baby Changing
- Cafe
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Accessible Entrance
- Contactless Payment
Prices
Opening times
Monday: 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM Tuesday: 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM Wednesday: 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM Thursday: 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM Friday: 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Common questions
What is The MAD Museum?
The MAD Museum (Mechanical Art & Design) is the UK's only mechanical arts museum, featuring over 50 crazy contraptions that visitors can interact with hands-on.
Is The MAD Museum suitable for young children?
Yes, the museum welcomes young children and older children. The hands-on approach lets kids press buttons, turn screws, and release their inner inventor!
What are the opening hours for The MAD Museum?
Opening hours are Monday to Friday 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM, and Sunday 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Does The MAD Museum have facilities?
Yes, there is nearby parking, a café, toilets, baby changing, an accessible entrance, and wheelchair accessibility.
What can families do at The MAD Museum?
Build your own massive marble run on the MAD Marble wall, explore robotic birds and 3D faces, and discover The Kitchenator sculpture. Contactless payments accepted.
What families say
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