Museums in the area
This page is about museums to visit in the surrounding area.
Army Medical Services Museum website
Keogh Barracks
Ash Vale
Aldershot
Hants
GU12 5RQ
Tel: 01252 868612
Fax: 01252 868832
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Displays of Victoria Crosses, medals, uniforms and Florence Nightingale's carriage are among the highlights in this exhibition of army medical memoribilia dating back to 1660. Open all year, not public holidays. Weekends and eves by appointment only. Admission free.
Bourne Hall MuseumBourne Hall
Spring Street
Ewell
KT17 1UF
Tel: 020 8394 1734
Henry VIII had a palace at Nonsuch, the well on Epsom Common was the site of the first English Spa. The museum has 5,000 items which help to explain the area's rich history.
Brooklands MuseumBrooklands Road
Weybridge
Surrey
Tel: 01932 857381
Vast range of fascinating memorabilia to see at the birthplace of British Motorsport and Aviation. Caters for families, Bertie Bear entertains younger visitors.
Chertsey Museum33 Windsor Street
Chertsey
Surrey
KT16 8AT
Tel: 01932 565764
Fax: 01932 571118
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Thames Valley archaeology, clocks, social history, decorative art, costume and Greek pottery are all on show at this museum set in the centre of historic Chertsey. Admission free.
Cobham Bus MuseumRedhill Road
Cobham
Surrey
KT11 1EF
Tel: 01932 868665
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Cobham is home to the world's largest collection of former London Transport buses and coaches. Visitors can enjoy a unique working museum environment. Bus rides on event days. Ring for details of event days.
Dorking MuseumThe Old Foundry
62 West Street
Dorking
Surrey
RH4 1BS
Tel: 01306 876591
Contains an amazing variety of displays, from children's toys to agricultural equipment. There is memorabilia associated with the composer Vaughan Williams and wonderful paintings of local scenes.
East Surrey Museum1 Stafford Road
Caterham
Surrey
CR3 6JG
Tel: 01883 340275
Fax: 01883 34027562
Email: es@emuseum.freeserve.co.uk
Archeology dating back to the Stone Age, geology, natural history from the locality and archival material including maps, as well as a junior room to entertain and educate younger visitors.
Egham Local History MuseumHigh Street
Egham
Surrey
TW20 9EW
Tel: 01344 843315
Fax: 01932 560476
Exhibits from Egham's own history, nearby Runnymede and dating back to the Magna Carta.
Permanent and temporary displays. Also has research facilities for visitors interested in local and family history. Admission free.
109A High Street
Godalming
Surrey
GU7 1AQ
Tel: 01483 426510
Fax: 01483 523495
Friendly museum housed in a medieval building, telling the fascinating history of Godalming. Visitors can sample the delights of the tranquil Gertrude Jekyll gallery and garden. Museum boasts a lively exhibition programme.
Haslemere Educational MuseumHigh Street
Haslemere
Surrey
GU27 2LA
Tel: 01428 642112
Fax: 01428 645234
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Full programme of events at this interesting museum which embraces a range of subjects. Permanent galleries include geology, natural history and human history. Geike collection. European folk art. Egyptian mummy. Admission free.
Museum of Farnham (Waverley Borough Council)38 West Street
Farnham
Surrey
GU9 7DX
Tel: 01252 715094
Fax: 01252 715094
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Splendid Georgian building celebrating Farnham's unique history. Meet the past face to face. Delightful walled garden. Changing exhibitions. Gift shop. Open 10am-5pm Tues - Sat. Admission free.
Queen's Royal Surrey Regiment MuseumClandon Park
Guildford
Surrey
GU4 7RQ
Tel: 01483 223419
Fax: 01483 224636
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Imaginative and eye-catching displays capture the story of the infantry regiments of Surrey at this fine museum set in a National Trust Mansion. Open Apr to end Oct. Tue, Wed, Thurs, Sun & Bank Holidays. Admission free.
Royal Logistic Corps Museum (Army website)Deepcut
Camberley
Surrey
GU16 6RW
Tel: 01252 833371
Fax: 01252 833484
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More than 600 years of history are embraced at this fascinating museum which tells the story of the supply, transport, catering, post and labour within the British Army since the fourteenth century. Opening times vary.
Rural Life CentreOld Kiln Museum Trust
Reeds Road
Tilford, Farnham
Surrey
GU10 2DL
Tel: 01252 795571
Fax: 01252 795571
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Past village life is graphically captured at this museum which has its own Wheelwright's shop, Smithy, Chapel, Pavilion, Arboretum. Also Children's playground, Picnic areas, Light Railway (Sundays) and more. Opening times vary.
Spelthorne Museum1 Elmsleigh Road
Staines
Middlesex
TW18 4PM
Tel: 01784 461804
Pre-historic Spelthorne, the Roman town of 'Ad Pontes', a Victorian kitchen and the Staines fire service are depicted among a range of permanent exhibitions at Spelthorne Museum. Admission free.
Opening hours:
Access to the Elmsleigh Room is through the Library for "The History of Spelthorne". Library opening hours are, Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9.30am-5pm. Tuesdays and Thursdays 9.30am-8pm. Saturdays 9.30am-4pm.
Access to the Thames Room for further displays and the Museum shop is as follows: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday closed. Wednesdays and Fridays 2pm-4pm. Saturdays 1pm-4pm.
Surrey Heath MuseumKnoll Road
Camberley
Surrey
GU15 3HD
Tel: 01276 707284
Fax: 01276 707183
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Attractive small local museum illustrates development of area of Surrey Heath. Exhibitions programme on arts, craft, local history. Children's quizsheets, events and shop. Admission free.
Last updated : 12/10/2009
