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Museum · Melton Mowbray, England
Melton Carnegie Museum
A local museum in a former 1905 library building, with displays about the history of Melton Mowbray, fox-hunting, the pork pie and Stilton cheese.
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About Melton Carnegie Museum
The Melton Carnegie Museum occupies the former public library building from 1905, built with funds from industrialist Andrew Carnegie, in Thorpe End near the centre. The museum opened in 1977 and was later extended.
The displays tell the story of the town and the surrounding countryside: the market, rural life, the foods that made Melton famous such as the pork pie and Stilton cheese, and the fox-hunting tradition that brought nobles and horses to the town from across England in the 18th and 19th centuries. One well-known story is the 1837 incident in which a group of noblemen painted doors and a toll barrier red, linked to the origin of the English expression "paint the town red."
The museum is run by Leicestershire County and hosts temporary exhibitions through the year. There is no admission charge.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
About an hour.
Best time
On open days, Tuesday to Saturday; check opening times before you go.
How to get there
It is in Thorpe End, a few minutes’ walk from Melton Mowbray market square.
Tip
Visit the museum before trying a pork pie: the displays explain the history of the pie and of the town.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Melton Carnegie Museum
What can you see at the Melton Carnegie Museum?
Displays on the history of Melton Mowbray, rural life, the pork pie, Stilton cheese and the fox-hunting tradition, plus temporary exhibitions.
Is there an entry fee for the Melton Carnegie Museum?
There is no admission charge. The museum is open Tuesday to Saturday; check opening times.
What does the expression "paint the town red" have to do with Melton Mowbray?
It is linked to an 1837 incident in which a group of noblemen painted doors and a toll barrier red. The museum tells that story.