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
At the Framework Knitters Museum, we’re committed to preserving the heritage and making it meaningful for today’s visitors and those in the future. To do this, we need your valuable input. By completing our Visitor Experience Survey 2026, you’ll help … Read More
This year the Framework Knitters Museum will be celebrating May Day both at the Museum in Ruddington on Monday 4th May and in Lambley village just north of Nottingham, (another major framework knitting village during the nineteenth century) as part … 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
We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded funding from Heritage Crafts through their Endangered Crafts Fund, following a successful bid earlier this year. This funding marks an important step forward for our work, enabling us to commission … Read More
We were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Audrey Winkler, who died peacefully at Derby Heights Care Home on Sunday 7 December, aged 90. Audrey and her husband Andrew have left an enduring legacy at the Framework Knitters … Read More
The festive season got off to a wonderful start at the Framework Knitters Museum with the first of our Christmas craft events — a Knitted Wreath Workshop led by volunteer Liz and staff member Helen. Using our museum’s historic circular … Read More