History & Culture

Milton Keynes is a place with a rich and interesting historical past, combined with the vibrant cultural life of a modern city. You’ll find museums and exhibitions documenting England’s treasured heritage, galleries packed with art, sculpture and creativity of all kinds, live music, theatre, dance, comedy, performance and more.

MK Gallery

Award-winning MK Gallery offers world-class exhibitions and events, together with pioneering learning and engagement programmes.

Milton Keynes Theatre

One of the region's leading live entertainment venues, Milton Keynes Theatre showcases the best West End and touring productions from across the UK.

Milton Keynes Theatre

Milton Keynes Theatre, Milton Keynes

One of the region's leading live entertainment venues, Milton Keynes Theatre showcases the best West End and touring productions from across the UK.

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MK Gallery

Milton Keynes Gallery, Milton Keynes

Award-winning MK Gallery offers world-class exhibitions and events, together with pioneering learning and engagement programmes.

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Bletchley Park

Sherwood Drive, Milton Keynes

Once the top-secret home of the World War Two Codebreakers, Bletchley Park is now a vibrant heritage attraction, open daily.

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The Stables

The Stables, Milton Keynes

The Stables is one of the UK's leading music venues, offering live music for all tastes including jazz, blues, folk, rock, classical, pop and world music.

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Cowper & Newton Museum

Cowper & Newton Museum, Olney

Visit the house in Olney where one of England's favourite poets William Cowper lived for twenty years.

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Stantonbury Theatre

Stantonbury Campus, Milton Keynes

Built in 1974, Stantonbury Theatre is a perfect venue for performances of drama, music, dance and musical theatre.

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Milton Keynes Museum

McConnell Drive, Milton Keynes

Milton Keynes Museum is THE Museum dedicated to the history of Milton Keynes and the people who live here.

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Living Archive

Living Archive, Milton Keynes

Living Achieve collects, preserves and shares the heritage and history of Milton Keynes.

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Newport Pagnell

Newport Pagnell, Newport Pagnell

Over 1000 years old and mentioned in the Doomsday book, there is so much to do in Newport Pagnell you can fill a whole day or much longer.

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Arts for Health

Arts for Health, Milton Keynes

Arts for Health deliver innovative and inclusive arts activities, events and exhibitions in health care and community settings.

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Milton Keynes City Discovery Centre

The Gatehouse, Milton Keynes

MKCDC informs visitors about urban geography and new city planning - as well as the historical and natural heritage of Milton Keynes.

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MK Lit Fest

Literature Events in Milton Keynes and online

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