December 2023 by Greg Sinclair
Attended a party of about 200 guests here. The teens really enjoyed it. Far to noisy for the adults.It is a fabulous location for a party, conference, lecture, etcetera.Plenty of parking, some less than 10 minutes walk away. There is a drop-off point for those unable to walk far.Some of the daytime staff were on duty in the evening I was there. They are willing to explain details about some of the exhibits and the history of the building.
November 2023 by E B.P
Having made a round trip of 30 miles on Monday to check that the various rooms would be open today, Thursday, I was very surprised to find that not only the gallery, but the courtroom and the ballroom were all closed, and the friends I had brought with me especially to see this ?jewel in the crown? of St Albans, were very disappointed. Two very officious young women ? on duty? in the ballroom could easily have let us stand in the entrance to have a look at that lovely space, but were determined that we should not be able to do that! Bad PR. We are not impressed.
October 2023 by Raz Razzy
More of a coffee shop in the original court house which is fascinating, (the cells are in the basement), and the coffee was good. There's also a large function room. I wouldn't say this is really a museum. Lots of space filled with little of historical value. A large room about tea with a pretend toy tea shop in the middle. Children's activity room, Some impressions of how modern objects could appear as historcisl exhibits. Paintings. Maybe the management have more of an arts background than history.The reason I was confused is because I remembered visiting an amazing little museum in 2009 with extensive exhibits and anticipated this was it and was quite excited to revisit. But it wasn't. Sadly barely a shadow of the former museum but worth a visit for a coffee break and a quick wander around.
October 2023 by Sherwin Diva
Everyone visiting the town centre should visit the museum. Good wedding venue and much more low-key than other places. Come here on Saturdays there's a market that goes on until 3pm
August 2023 by Dorothy Scott
I visited the Museum on Saturday 5 August 2023.Would love to give my feedback as a disabled person, but this programme times people out.Many thanks to Rebecca
June 2023 by Dhanush Sirohi
Love this place and always make a point to visit it when I?m in Albans. It?s right in the center of the city so it?s so convenient.It?s not massive but has very limited work.My fav part is the courtroom cafe! Great place to grab coffee and snack.Staff is very very pleasant
June 2023 by kev WHUFC
It's not a museum, it's a coffee shop, people leaving scratches and gouged the original woodwork of the old courtroom.Nothing relevant on display, trinkets and tea/ coffee ..Thsts all it is, what a waste of lottery money..Its such a shame this has replaced the proper museum on the Hatfield road, which is now luxury apartments because the council sold the land..
March 2023 by Deer Bones
Lots of areas seemed to be closed off but what was open was interesting especially the cellar. Really enjoyed the exhibit on Henry Moore.
March 2023 by R C
This is an extremely historic building. It is not only grand in stature. It is also has amazing history. I love drinking afternoon tea inside a converted courtroom. There are plenty of toilets, and a few historic relics dotted over the place.
January 2023 by Kat Peters
Great museum to explore. We found the old jail cells and courtroom interesting. . We enjoyed reading about the history of St Albans too. There was an exhibition featuring the history of local Jewish people, which was very informative. Recommend a visit if you're in the area, it's a short 10 minute walk from the cathedral (a must see!) . Would recommend 1-2 hours for the museum. Visited with my children, 12 and 8 yes old.
January 2023 by Caroline Wilson
Excellent food and exhibitions. Eating in the old court is really unique. As are the downstairs toilets in the cells ? great visitor attraction and equally good for locals lunching. Exhibitions were free and cost of food very reasonable. Highly recommend.
August 2022 by Sylvie Sewell
This is a free entry museum, the original court room is now the seating area for the cafe which was where we sat and had lunch. The museum is on different levels with the old holding cells (some of which are now toilets!) below the cafe/court room. Adults and children all enjoy pretending to be on trial and sitting in the judges chair or standing in the dock. Above the court room there is a display about mourning, many family loss stories with paintings, sculptures or creations, very emotional to look around and read all the heart wrenching stories. There are toilets on every level as well as some right by the main entrance, down a flight of stairs to the left before you can go through the second doors and enter the lovely museum shop and cafe counter.
August 2022 by Robin Rimbaud-Scanner
What an amazing space, if only to experience the cells and court that were once in daily use and now you can sit and eat cake and sip a nice drink. Great photo opportunities in here!
August 2022 by Andy Mills
Not overly impressed with the grief gallery but if it helped the artists deal with their own grief then it is excellent.The rest of the museum was average.The most interesting part was reading about the court cars and the sentence given.
July 2022 by Melvyn Ede
Nice place to stop off whilst in the centre of town, particularly as we are not shoppers.Loved the court room café, and old cell underneath.Good to browse the art exhibits, and St Albans on sea exhibits.
