Guildford Museum
With a National Art Pass you get
Guildford Museum showcases the history of Guildford and the surrounding Surrey areas, and also runs a variety of temporary exhibitions.
The museum boasts an impressive collection of over 75,000 objects, spanning an incredible timeframe, from prehistoric tools crafted over half a million years ago to objects from the modern era. Explore Roman pottery, Saxon weaponry, and medieval clothing, all telling stories of the town's past.
Local history
The museum also sheds light on more recent times, showcasing everyday items and exhibits on local industries and characters such as garden designer Gertrude Jekyll. The museum houses a collection dedicated to Lewis Carroll. The famed children's author, under his real name of Charles Dodgson, spent much time in Guildford in the company of his sisters.
Scullery playroom
The playroom offers a fun range of activities where pre-school children can develop key skills. Children should be supervised in the room.
Got time to explore more of Surrey? Guildford House Gallery is a short walk from Guildford Museum, alternatively, motorsport fans might be interested in Brooklands Museum, which is a half hour drive away.
Visitor information
Address
Castle Arch, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 3SX
01483 444751
Opening times
Wednesday to Saturday
12pm until 4.30pm
Last entry 4pm
https://www.guildford.gov.uk/article/21723/Visiting-Guildford-Museum
