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Heath Robinson Museum
Purpose-built, small museum celebrating W. Heath Robinson’s whimsical drawings and ‘over-complicated’ contraptions; two compact galleries, shop and adjacent park café.
Opening Hours
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
What's not to miss inside?
Permanent ‘Machines & Mischief’
Shows the wit, social commentary and technical imagination behind the famous contraptions.Laugh first, then spot the engineering logic hidden in the joke.
📍 Core gallery
Rotating Illustration Shows
Themes (e.g., Rabelais illustrations) can be darker or more literary—expect variety.Beyond gadgets: Robinson the illustrator and storyteller.
📍 Second gallery
Interactive Corner
Digital archive and playful ‘Heath-Robinson-style computer’ bring kids (and tinkerers) in.Push buttons, invent solutions no one asked for.
📍 Museum floor
Inspire your Friends
- It’s small—plan 30–60 minutes—but set in a lovely park next to a larger café.
- Easy access from Pinner station with nearby car parks; friendly volunteers and good shop.
