Housed in a Jacobean mansion, St John’s Museum showcases the social
history collections. Galleries include a Victorian Kitchen and
Schoolroom (used by local school children during term time for
activities and learning sessions), displays on childhood, toys and
games, costume and an under 5s discovery room.
Work on this fine Jacobean property commenced in 1626.
Built on the site of the 12th century medieval St. John's Hospital, this elegant stone mansion was to be the home of the Stoughton family. In the 1660's the house was extensively altered, and enlarged to it's present size. By the end of the 18th. century the house had become a private school, and at the start of the 20th century was being used as a records office by the army.
In 1960 the County Council bought the property and, a year later, opened it as a branch of the County Museum, dealing with folk life, costume and the history of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment. Museum.
Built on the site of the 12th century medieval St. John's Hospital, this elegant stone mansion was to be the home of the Stoughton family. In the 1660's the house was extensively altered, and enlarged to it's present size. By the end of the 18th. century the house had become a private school, and at the start of the 20th century was being used as a records office by the army.
In 1960 the County Council bought the property and, a year later, opened it as a branch of the County Museum, dealing with folk life, costume and the history of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment. Museum.
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