1 / 2The MAD Museum
📍 Stratford-upon-Avon, Greater London
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.
🎡 MAD Museum – Stratford-upon-Avon 🎡 If you ever wondered what happens when art, science and pure madness meet… welcome to The MAD Museum! 🤯💡 It’s a brilliant mix of moving sculptures, clever mechanisms, and “how on earth does this even work?!” moments. From marble runs to kinetic art – everything moves, spins, clicks, or surprises you when you least expect it! ⚙️🎨 We pressed buttons, pulled levers, and probably set off more machines than we were supposed to 😅 Perfect place for curious minds, big kids, and anyone who secretly loves pushing every single button in sight! 🚀 Definitely worth a visit if you’re in Stratford – just don’t expect to leave without saying “wow” at least ten times! 😄 #MADMuseum #StratfordUponAvon #FunDayOut #ScienceMeetsArt #CuriousMinds #WeekendAdventures #TravelWithBabs
🏆 Family Action 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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Babs Babs
5 months ago
“🎡 MAD Museum – Stratford-upon-Avon 🎡 If you ever wondered what happens when art, science and pure madness meet… welcome to The MAD Museum! 🤯💡 It’s a brilliant mix of moving sculptures, clever mechanisms, and “how on earth does this even work?!” moments. From marble runs to kinetic art – everything moves, spins, clicks, or surprises you when you least expect it! ⚙️🎨 We pressed buttons, pulled levers, and probably set off more machines than we were supposed to 😅 Perfect place for curious minds, big kids, and anyone who secretly loves pushing every single button in sight! 🚀 Definitely worth a visit if you’re in Stratford – just don’t expect to leave without saying “wow” at least ten times! 😄 #MADMuseum #StratfordUponAvon #FunDayOut #ScienceMeetsArt #CuriousMinds #WeekendAdventures #TravelWithBabs”
Mary Jane
4 months ago
“A great way to spend an hour; but, only really good value if you get a 'buy one, get one free' ticket. You can get those through the train website. Lots of animatronics to look at and some cool things in the shop. They accept the Blue Light card. A great place for kids, engineers and those who like to see something a little different or learn something new.”
Matthew Davy
3 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
a month 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.”
Reviews from Google
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.
