Wandsworth Museum
Wandsworth Museum
38 West Hill
Wandsworth
Greater London
SW18 1RX
England
Website
For general enquiries
Contact@wandsworthmuseum.co.uk
Foe educational bookings
bookings@wandsworthmuseum.co.uk
Telephone
For all enquiries
Ph: +44 (0)208 870 6060
The Wandsworth Museum houses exhibitions and objects that tell the story of the region we now know today as the Borough of Wandsworth, from 25,000 years ago to the present day.
Throughout its history, people from all over the world have made their homes in Wandsworth.
Take a walk through the centuries and uncover how they lived their lives and how your own story links you to this rich legacy.
Wandsworth Museum is a private charity and as such receives no direct support from any governmental funding bodies to operate its facilities.
Venue Type:
Museum
Wandsworth Museum
38 West Hill
Wandsworth
Greater London
SW18 1RX
England
Website
For general enquiries
Contact@wandsworthmuseum.co.uk
Foe educational bookings
bookings@wandsworthmuseum.co.uk
Telephone
For all enquiries
Ph: +44 (0)208 870 6060
Portrait of London
Wandsworth Museum presents Portrait of London, an exhibition of more than 60 fascinating historic images from both the Museum of London and Wandsworth Museum, never before seen together.
Exhibition highlights include a captivating photo of a suffragette stand at the Women’s Exhibition of 1909 and a view of Trafalgar square from 1857 taken by Roger Fenton, who is regarded as the most popular and influential British photographer of the 1850s.
In addition to the Museum of London’s images, the exhibition also includes an exciting selection of historic photos of the Borough of Wandsworth from Wandsworth Museum’s own collection. These 19th and early 20th century images are drawn from all reaches of the borough: Balham, Battersea, Earlsfield, Putney, Roehampton, Southfields, Tooting and Wandsworth
Suitable for
- Family friendly
Admission
£4 Adults, £3 Concession, Children 6 and Under Free
Website
Wandsworth Museum
38 West Hill
Wandsworth
Greater London
SW18 1RX
England
Website
For general enquiries
Contact@wandsworthmuseum.co.uk
Foe educational bookings
bookings@wandsworthmuseum.co.uk
Telephone
For all enquiries
Ph: +44 (0)208 870 6060
Mapping the Centuries - Family Fun Session
What was it like to live in Wandsworth in 1760? Or 1880? Come explore Wandsworth through the ages by crawling over our huge floor maps. Discover the Wandsworth where our ancestors lived before fast forwarding to 2012 to create a picture perfect view of our borough today.
Suitable for
- 5-6
- 7-10
When
11-1am
Where
Wandsworth Museum
Admission
Museum Admission
£3 Concession. £4 Adults. Children 6 and Under FREE.
Coronation Memories
A reminiscent event, join us in the Museum Cafe. If you are old enough to remember come and have a spot of tea and share your memories of the Queen’s accession and coronation. The atmosphere of the 1950s will be recreated with our collection of Wandsworth and London memorabilia for you to handle and experience. Bring along some of your 1950’s memorabilia for others to view and have a chat about.
When
4-6pm
Where
Wandsworth Museum Cafe
Website
Special Late Night Opening
On the evening of 7 June, the Museum will also be holding a special Late Night Opening from 6:00 – 9:30. Both the Wandsworth Museum and the De Morgan Centre will be offering free entry and visitors will receive 20% off most items from the Museum shop.
When
6-9:30pm
Where
Wandsworth Museum
Website
Wandsworth Museum Building Walk
We will be hosting a historical walk lead by local historian and Friend of the Museum Sean Creighton, called “Wandsworth Museum Building: What are its links with the slavery business and roller-skating?” The walk begins at 4:45pm at the corner of Broomhill Road and West Hill and will arrive at the Museum at 6:00pm for the late night opening. The walk is £5 per person.
When
4:45-6pm
Where
Begins at corner of BROOMHILL RD and WEST HILL
Admission
£5.00
Website
Fit for a Queen....or King
Join us at the Wandsworth Museum Saturday 9 June as part of the Wandle Jubilee Weekend and take part in our crafty children’s workshop. Create you very own crown fit for a king or a queen out of recycled materials and have the chance to see our Jubilee Display.
Suitable for
- 5-6
- 7-10
When
11am-1pm
Where
Wandsworth Museum
Website
Wandsworth Museum
38 West Hill
Wandsworth
Greater London
SW18 1RX
England
Website
For general enquiries
Contact@wandsworthmuseum.co.uk
Foe educational bookings
bookings@wandsworthmuseum.co.uk
Telephone
For all enquiries
Ph: +44 (0)208 870 6060
Getting there
The museum is located near two large bus stops on West Hill (Wandsworth museum and Wandsworth Police Station stops).
Several buses serve these stops:
170 – Roehampton to Victoria
337 – Richmond to Clapham Junction
37 – Putney Heath to Peckham
Underground and Trains
Wandsworth Town Train Station is within a 10 minute walking distance of the museum. Walk west along Old York Road and proceed west on Armoury Way until it curves south and joins West Hill. The museum is just up the hill on the North Side of the road.
East Putney Tube Station is within a 10 minute walking distance of the museum. Walk east along Upper Richmond Road and the proceed east along West Hill.
Cars and Parking
The Wandsworth Museum has no public parking available on site, but has disabled parking available by appointment in the staff car park. As a member of the Green Museum Scheme we encourage visitors to use public transport to visit the museum. Public parking is available in the Wandsworth Town Centre at Southside Mall. This can be reached via Buckhold Road and Neville Gill Close.
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