As part of our ongoing accessibility improvements, we’re pleased to announce the introduction of a range of accessible crockery and cutlery in Parker’s Yard Café. Thanks to funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, we’ve purchased a selection of specialist … Read More

Last week, a group of staff and volunteers from the Framework Knitters Museum enjoyed a reciprocal visit to The Coffin Works in Birmingham’s historic Jewellery Quarter. The visit forms part of our commitment to providing opportunities for volunteers to explore … Read More

Volunteers’ Week is a national celebration that recognises the invaluable contribution volunteers make to organisations and communities across the UK. At the Framework Knitters’ Museum, it provides an opportunity to celebrate and thank the people whose dedication, enthusiasm and hard … Read More

The Framework Knitters Museum was delighted to welcome more than 450 visitors across the May Day Bank Holiday weekend for a joyful celebration of spring, community, creativity and tradition. Inspired by the revived Cowslip Sunday celebrations in Lambley Village, alongside … Read More

The Framework Knitters Museum has been overwhelmed by the extraordinary response to its recent public appeal for handmade textile leaves to help create a very special community Green Man. Created by resident textile artist Helen Brownett, the knitted Green Man … Read More

As part of the A Stitch in Time project, funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, the Framework Knitters Museum has introduced new Braille resources to help make visits to the museum more accessible. Visitors can now access Braille copies … Read More

We are delighted to announce the installation of our newly commissioned museum gate — a striking piece of functional art created especially for us by Gavin Darby, founder of Frailloop. Based in Blidworth, Gavin specialises in Recycled Steel Sculptures across … Read More

We’re delighted to announce the relaunch of the Ruddington Children’s Art Class, returning during term time at the Chapel Gallery, Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington. These popular weekly classes offer children aged 7 and over the chance to explore their creativity … Read More

While the museum may be closed to visitors over the winter months, it has been anything but quiet behind the scenes. Our winter closure is a vital time for care, conservation, and preparation — and this year has seen an … Read More

In autumn 2025, the museum commissioned Nottinghamshire-based metalwork artist Gavin Darby to create a new entrance gate for the site, replacing the current knitted rope entrance. The gate will be installed in time for the museum’s reopening on Wednesday 4 … Read More