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Free Entry
There is no need to book a ticket for a general visit. Some special events remain bookable online and through calling the Box Office on 01234 718044 - available Wednesday to Saturday from 10am to 4pm. Details of these events are shown on the book online page here.
If you have any questions prior to your visit or any feedback after you have visited please contact us on 01234 718618 or email thehiggins@bedford.gov.uk or complete this visitor survey by clicking Illuminate
Christmas Opening times 2025
Monday 22 December closed
Tuesday 23 December open 11am - 5pm
Wednesday 24 December open 11am - 3pm
Christmas Day closed
Boxing Day closed
Saturday 27 December open 11am - 5pm
Sunday 28 December open 2-5pm
Monday 29 December closed
Tuesday 30 December open 11am - 5pm
Wednesday 31 December open 11am - 3pm
New Years Day closed
Friday 2 January open 11am - 5pm
*There are some empty display cases in the Somewhere in England and Settlement galleries due to flood damage. *