The Gordon Russell Museum in Broadway, Worcestershire, presents the work and influence of furniture designer Sir Gordon Russell and the company he led. Housed in an original Grade II listed workshop, it brings together design drawings, photographs and furniture from across the firm’s history. From Badgers Hall, the museum is about a 15-minute drive.
- Location: Broadway, Worcestershire.
- Collection highlights: Original drawings, company photographs and furniture spanning several design periods.
- Research: The firm’s original reference library and research facilities are available to people with specialist interests.
Who was Gordon Russell, and what does the museum cover?
The Gordon Russell Museum tells the story of Sir Gordon Russell (1892–1980) and his company across 60 years. Its setting is an original Grade II listed workshop, connecting the story of the designer with the firm’s working history.
The collection also covers designers employed by the company or engaged as consultants, giving the museum a wider focus than Russell’s work alone. Filmed interviews with Russell and people who worked for the firm as designers and craftsmen add personal accounts to the company’s history.
What can you see in the Gordon Russell furniture collection?
The collection traces changes in design and production, from Arts and Crafts furniture to machine production and 1930s modernism. It also includes radio cabinets, along with domestic and contract furniture.
Alongside the furniture, the museum holds 1,000 original design drawings covering furniture, metalwork and glassware. A further 1,000 photographs, design notebooks and catalogues document the company’s history. For students, scholars and people with specialist interests, the firm’s original reference library and research facilities provide a route into more detailed study.
How do you find the Gordon Russell Museum in Broadway?
The museum is at 15 Russell Square, Broadway, Worcestershire, WR12 7AP. Use the full address when planning your route through the village; the museum is identified as being in Broadway, not Chipping Campden. For a separate museum stop in Chipping Campden, you can include Court Barn in your plans.
When is the museum open, and what does admission cost?
Admission is £8 for adults, while children under 16 enter free; children under 12 need to be accompanied by an adult.
Opening hours
- Tuesday to Saturday: 10:00–16:00
- Sunday: 11:00–15:00
- Monday: closed
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
Opening depends on volunteers, so hours can change. Check Visit Broadway’s official site before you go for current hours and ticket availability. For a direct enquiry, the museum’s telephone number is 01386 854695. A visit to Broadway Tower can also be part of your plans in the area.
FAQs
What is the Gordon Russell Museum?
It is a museum in Broadway about the work and influence of furniture designer Sir Gordon Russell and his company. It occupies an original Grade II listed workshop.
What kinds of design are represented?
The collection includes furniture, metalwork and glassware designs, as well as furniture from Arts and Crafts, machine production and 1930s modernism.
Can you use the museum’s research facilities?
The firm’s original reference library and research facilities are available to students, scholars and people with specialist interests.