1 / 2The MAD Museum
📍 Stratford-upon-Avon, West Midlands
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Compact Stratford-upon-Avon museum with over 70 interactive kinetic art and automata exhibits created by resident artists. Recommended for ages 5+; plan 90 minutes. No cafe on site.
🏆 Funzaroo Verdict
Best for curious children aged 5 and above and adults who enjoy engineering and art crossovers. The space is compact and can feel crowded with large groups, so smaller family visits work best. A 90-minute visit covers everything thoroughly without rushing - pair it with Stratford town centre for a full day out.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Matthew Davy
10 months ago
“Brilliant hidden gem. Loads to look at. The space is small and a little cramped but the art is brilliant and the kids adored looking at them all. We were there for just over 1hr 30mins which is pretty good as the entrance isn't too expensive. Highly recommended.”
Jason C
9 months ago
“BRILLIANT. It's not big but it doesn't matter. The place is full of really cleaver and interesting mechanisms donated by artists. A few are interactive. My 6 year old grandson walked around with a Wow face for nearly two hours. He loved it.”
Will Osborne
9 months ago
“Amazing spot full of creative contraptions. I loved this as an adult but as a kid this would have sent me into the stratosphere. Highly recommend, probably will keep you busy for about an hour and very cheap.”
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Overview
The MAD Museum on Henley Street packs over 70 mechanical art exhibits into a compact space - moving sculptures, kinetic marble runs, automata, and mechanisms that consistently provoke 'how does that work?' reactions across all ages. Resident artists create pieces specifically for the venue. A gift shop sells marble kits and mechanical toys. No pre-booking required and Blue Light card discounts are accepted.
