Jane Austen's House Museum
Chawton
Alton
Hampshire
GU34 1SD
England
Website
www.jane-austens-house-museum.org.uk
enquiries@jane-austens-house-museum.org.uk
Telephone
01420 83262
Fax
01420 83262
Jane Austen's House Museum in the village of Chawton in Hampshire is where Jane spent the last eight years of her life. It is of international importance as the place where she did the majority of her mature writing, but at the same time retains the charm of a village home. A 17th century house, it tells the story of Jane Austen and her family. The garden contains many varieties of plants and herbs common in the late 18th century and is still a peaceful spot.
Venue Type:
Museum, Historic house or home, Garden, parklands or rural site
Additional info
There are refreshment facilities close by in the village.
Visitors with disabilities: The ground floor, the garden and toilets are all accessible to wheelchairs.
The museum houses an attractive collection of items connected with Jane and her family including the table that she used to write her novels. There is some of her jewellery, and examples of her needlework skill. In the drawing room is a fine Hepplewhite bureau-bookcase and chairs that belonged to Jane's father and came from the rectory at Steventon. The bookcase contains some first editions of Jane's novels.
In the Old Bakehouse you will be able to see Jane's donkey carriage that she used when she was ill and too weak to travel far on foot. It has recently been refurbished and is used on special occasions.
Collection details
Literature, Personalities
The Story of Pride & Prejudice Exhibition
The exhibition will explore the history of its writing and what it means to visitors to the museum today.
On display will be the letter Jane wrote to her sister Cassandra on first receiving her copy of the book. Jane refers to her novel as ‘my own darling child’. Also featured will be the famous Hugh Thomson illustrations which were first included in an edition of 1894, and first editions of the book.
Suitable for
- Any age
Admission
Adults £7.00
Senior Citizens / Students £6.00
Children (6-16 years) £2.00
Pre-booked Groups (15 or more) £6.00
Under 6 Free
Website
http://www.prideandprejudice200.org.uk/2013/01/the-story-of-pride-and-prejudice-exhibition/
‘She had dressed with more than usual care’ - Jane Austen Costume
An exhibition of costumes from the 1995 BBC television production of Pride and Prejudice. Not all printed muslin and wet shirts…
Suitable for
- Any age
Admission
Adults £7.00
Senior Citizens / Students £6.00
Children (6-16 years) £2.00
Pre-booked Groups (15 or more) £6.00
Under 6 Free
Website
http://www.prideandprejudice200.org.uk/2013/10/she-had-dressed-with-more-than-usual-care/
Music at Jane Austen’s House
‘Music! It is of all subjects my delight’
Events, Performances
To include works by Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven
Well known as a scholar and performer working in the field of 17th- and 18th-century keyboard music and renowned for his ‘fine sense of phrasing’, and the ‘poetry’ of his interpretations, it is always a pleasure to hear Dr Anthony Noble play in the Drawing Room of the Museum.
These informal recitals will take place on the afternoon of the first Sunday of the month from April – August.
7th April
5th May
2nd June
7th July
4th August.
Suitable for
- Any age
Where
Jane Austen’s House Museum
Admission
Adults £7.00
Senior Citizens / Students £6.00
Children (6-16 years) £2.00
Pre-booked Groups (15 or more) £6.00
Under 6 Free
Website
‘She was very accomplished’ – Lacemaking
On return from the assembly in Meriton when Elizabeth first met Mr Darcy Mrs Bennet cannot wait to discuss the lace of the ladies gowns with her husband…
Suitable for
- Any age
When
10am-5pm
Admission
Adults £7.00
Senior Citizens / Students £6.00
Children (6-16 years) £2.00
Pre-booked Groups (15 or more) £6.00
Under 6 Free
Website
http://www.prideandprejudice200.org.uk/2013/08/she-was-very-accomplished-lacemaking/
Looking inside Jane Austen’s wardrobe
Using letters and novels Alison Carter explores what Jane Austen wore, where and when she bought and made her clothes, and what fabrics and colours she liked.With particular reference to the years 1809–1817 when Jane lived in Chawton, Alison will also link Jane’s own clothes to those described in Pride and Prejudice and the subtle differences that exist as the novel was first drafted in the late 1700s.
Alison warns that ‘I always talk about the underwear, too…’
Illustrated with images from fashion plates, portraits and surviving period garments this promises to be a fascinating glimpse into Jane’s wardrobe.
Tickets:
To book ring 01420 83262. Please call to find out exact times of events.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
10am-5pm
Admission
£10.00 Adults
£7.50 Concessions
£5.00 Students
Website
http://www.prideandprejudice200.org.uk/2013/10/looking-at-the-clothes-inside-jane-austens-wardrobe/
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