Proud to house a wide range of remarkable artefacts, objects and historical books

Set in the refurbished lower floor of a former College chapel, the Stonyhurst Museum is a modern display space with state-of-the-art facilities, showcasing changing exhibitions of the College’s remarkable and wide-ranging collections.

The College recorded its first acquisition in 1609 - a stunning 15th century cope and chasuble commissioned by Henry VII for royal occasions in Westminster Abbey. Since then, the museum collections have expanded significantly and cover a wide variety of periods and cultures.

You will find a permanent exhibition in the Do Room at the College that introduces the full breadth of the museum, archives and historic libraries, and also describes the College's history of acquisition over the centuries.

For visitors with limited mobility, please note that the main exhibition gallery and Historic Libraries are only accessible via flights of stairs. Please contact us before booking to discuss access.