Bushey Museum & Art Gallery officially named a VisitEngland ‘Hidden Gem’!
Bushey Museum and Art Gallery has been officially named a VisitEngland ‘Hidden Gem’, a coveted accolade celebrating outstanding, lesser-known visitor attractions across the country.
Tucked in the heart of Bushey, the museum has long been a quiet treasure for lovers of art, culture and local history. Founded in 1993 to protect and promote Bushey’s remarkable artistic heritage, the museum today houses Hertfordshire’s largest public art collection, spanning the 19th and 20th centuries. Among its highlights is the nationally significant collection dedicated to Sir Hubert von Herkomer RA and his world-renowned Art School, which once drew students from across the globe. Visitors can also explore the Lucy Kemp-Welch Memorial Trust Collection – featuring her acclaimed equine paintings – as well as works from the celebrated Monro Circle of artists. Further archives and materials from Bushey’s historic art schools are preserved within the museum’s Local Studies Centre.
The VisitEngland assessment, conducted early this year, examined every element of the visitor experience—from arrival and ambience to exhibitions, facilities, staff engagement and overall atmosphere. Accolade nominations are based on assessor observations, assessment scores and both direct and online visitor feedback. Alongside its permanent displays, the museum offers regularly changing exhibitions and a charming shop—inviting visitors of all ages to rediscover the artistic legacy that makes Bushey truly unique. The winners of the awards were presented at a celebratory lunch at the British Motor Museum in Warwickshire on Wednesday 12 November 2025.
November 2025
Note: Content above copied from an email from Hertsmere Borough Council. Thanks!