Venue

Food and drink

Interior of a modern coffee shop with a wooden coffee bar, a small seating area with light-colored chairs and round tables, large windows, and a side room featuring retail items.

Museum Café

A cup of coffee with latte art on top, surrounded by plates of pastries on a wooden table.

Museum Café is on the ground floor and can be accessed through our Main Hall or from Oxford Road.

We are delighted to announce that along with a brand new kitchen, we also have exciting new Breakfast/Brunch and Lunch hot food menus.

The café serves freshly prepared and locally sourced food and drinks.

Opening times

Monday: Closed (10am-5pm during August)

Tuesday: 10am-5pm

Wednesday: 10am-5pm

Thursday: 10am-5pm

Friday: 10am-5pm

Saturday: 10am-5pm

Sunday: 10am-5pm

Breakfast & Brunch served 10am-11.30am.

Lunch served 12-3pm.

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Coffee Bar

Coffee bar area with seating, large window, and a sign that says 'Coffee Bar' in a modern, well-lit space.

MAIN HALL, GROUND FLOOR

Coffee Bar offers expertly-made barista coffees, speciality teas and a selection of light snacks throughout the day.

It’s the perfect place to sit and plan a day of exploring the galleries or to enjoy a quick, mid-visit pick-me-up before continuing on your journey.

The Coffee Bar is open 10am-4.30pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday, 10am-8.30pm Wednesday and 8am-4.30pm Saturday.

Picnic Area

Modern indoor space with a curved wooden ceiling feature, a bar with six white chairs, green plants behind the bar, a wooden floor, and a teal-colored wall with an arched design.

MAIN HALL, GROUND FLOOR

Situated off the Main Hall the Museum’s Picnic Area is a dedicated space provide visitors to enjoy their packed lunches, and includes amenities like tables, microwaves, work surfaces, a sink and bins. The area is decorated to complement the Museum Café, which is also located nearby.

Food Policy

We encourage visitors to bring and use their own reusable cups and water bottles. There is a water refill station on the ground floor.

Please enjoy food and drink in the Museum Café, Main Hall and picnic area, but do not take food or drinks into the galleries or collections spaces. In this way you will be helping us to look after our collections, keeping them free from pests, preserving them for generations to come.