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Panacea Museum
11 Newnham Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 3NX
Discover the amazing story of a unique religious community.
This museum tells the story of the Panacea Society, a Christian group formed in the early twentieth century who created their own ‘Garden of Eden’ in the centre of Bedford.
The Panacea Museum is located across several Victorian buildings that formed the community’s headquarters. It tells the story of the Society and other similar religious groups.
From this headquarters, the Society operated a religious organisation which reached across the world. Over two thousand people became members of the Panacea Society, in Europe, North America and many parts of the British Empire and Commonwealth.
Visit WebsiteOpening Times
1st February - 30th March
Thursday - Saturday
10.00 - 16.00 (Last entry 15.30)
4th April - 29th September
Thursday - Sunday
11.00 - 17.00 (Last entry 16.30)
3rd October - 30th November
Thursday - Saturday
10.00 - 16.00 (Last entry 15.30)
Prices
FREE
Facilities
Café
Picnic Site
Baby Changing
Disabled Access
Toilets
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