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Welcome to the John Bunyan Museum & Library
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Visit our inspiring museum and discover the story of the Bedford preacher whose writings touched the world and continue to inspire.
John Bunyan wrote a book that transformed literature, and inspired people the world over; The Pilgrim’s Progress. Imprisoned for his beliefs, as a prisoner of conscience, his books and personal example helped transform the way ordinary people worshipped, empowering them and their communities.
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From rural Bedfordshire to world-renown, from pulpit to prison, and from fiery sermons to tales of great beasts and giants – his life and times make for an amazing and colourful story.
The Museum is OPEN
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Tuesdays- Saturdays
11am - 4pm February 18th until Sat 29th Nov 2025
(Closed Good Friday and December)
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Find out about our Museum Projects working with schools and the community
“John Bunyan Museum has a great programme of activities for families. It’s at the heart of its community.”
Emma Cook, Museum Development Officer for Bedfordshire
In March 2015 a public vote selected John Bunyan’s birthday as Bedfordshire Day.
For a copy of our leaflet (details from 2019):
Why John Bunyan
matters today
Accredited Museum by Arts Council England :
No. 1587