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Panacea Museum
Panacea Museum occupies several Victorian buildings at 11 Newnham Rd, Bedford, which were the community’s headquarters. It tells the story of the Panacea Society and other similar religious groups, with Panacea Society displays and group tours during museum opening days and times. Family trails, wooden toys and colouring are available, alongside a gift shop, tea room and storage. There is no public on-site parking, but pay and display parking is available nearby. The museum is closed in December and January.
- No public on-site parking
- Nearby pay and display parking
- No public on-site parking
- Nearby pay and display parking
About
Panacea Museum occupies several Victorian buildings at 11 Newnham Rd, Bedford, which were the community’s headquarters. It tells the story of the Panacea Society and other similar religious groups, with Panacea Society displays and group tours during museum opening days and times. Family trails, wooden toys and colouring are available, alongside a gift shop, tea room and storage. There is no public on-site parking, but pay and display parking is available nearby. The museum is closed in December and January.
The 2026 programme includes the Panacea: From and Inspired By art exhibition from 6 June to 28 November, and board games drop-in sessions from 29 to 31 October. On 6 November, events include the All Our Stories Happened Here research talk and Box of Prophecies feedback and discussion. Christmas wreath-making and Christmas collaged magnet crafts take place on 28 November.
Coming up
- Fri 6 NovWhat does the Box of Prophecies Mean to You?
- Thu 29 OctBoard games drop in
- Sat 24 OctBook & Puzzle Swap
- Sat 24 OctCraft Swap
- Sat 28 NovChristmas Wreath-Making
- Fri 6 NovAll Our Stories Happened Here
- Sat 28 NovChristmas Crafts
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Plan your visitNearest council car parks
- Lurke Streetabout 290 m
- Duckmill Laneabout 320 m
- St Peter's Streetabout 340 m
Approximate straight-line distance from this location to each car park's postcode centre, not an exact venue distance or a walking route. Car park details from Bedford Borough Council, checked Tue 13 Oct.
What's on here
All of What's OnFri
6
Nov · Time TBC
What does the Box of Prophecies Mean to You?
Venue photo: Photo: Paul Harrop / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
Fri
6
Nov · Time TBC
All Our Stories Happened Here
Venue photo: Photo: Paul Harrop / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
Sat
28
Nov · Time TBC · Festivals & seasonal
Christmas Wreath-Making
Venue photo: Photo: Paul Harrop / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
Sat
28
Nov · Time TBC · Arts & crafts
Christmas Crafts
Venue photo: Photo: Paul Harrop / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
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