Elmbridge Museum

1st Floor, Library Building, Church Street
Weybridge
Surrey
KT13 8DE
England

Website

www.elmbridge.gov.uk/museum

E-mail

ebcmuseum@elmbridge.gov.uk

Telephone

01932 843573

Fax

01932 846552

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
Elmbridge Museum
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Elmbridge Museum, located in the heart of Weybridge, is a fascinating source of local knowledge and entertainment, combining the rich history of our beautiful borough with a great series of contemporary exhibitions.

The Museum has an absorbing permanent display illustrating the histories and mysteries of the area - a must for anyone seeking to understand what makes Elmbridge the Borough it is today. This is complemented by an exciting and eclectic programme of changing exhibitions. Check out the |exhibition programme to make sure you don't miss out!

Elmbridge Museum's learning service brings the Museum to wherever you are, working with schools and community groups. Discovery boxes, filled with objects and information on a range of fascinating subjects bring history to life. There is something for everyone - why not see what our learning services offer?

The Museum is also a great resource for people researching personal or local history. The local studies room is open to all and brimming with research resources. Look at what is available in the local studies room or |contact us directly to see if we can help.

Venue Type:

Museum

Opening hours

Fri 1100-1700
Sat 1000-1300 & 1400-1700

Admission charges

FREE

General services and facilities
  • Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
  • Pre-booking service for groups
  • Shop
Children and families
  • Activities for pre-school children
  • Events and resources for children and families
  • Children's play area
Disability access
  • Touch exhibits
  • Toilets for disabled
  • Wheelchair access to all public areas
Schools services and facilities
  • Direct teaching services for schools
  • Primary school education service available
  • Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
  • Education facilities available
  • Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
Research and adult learning
  • Adult lectures and courses held
  • Loan service
  • Library with public access
  • Research facilities for academics
  • Study facilities

1st Floor, Library Building, Church Street
Weybridge
Surrey
KT13 8DE
England

Website

www.elmbridge.gov.uk/museum

E-mail

ebcmuseum@elmbridge.gov.uk

Telephone

01932 843573

Fax

01932 846552

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.

Collection details

Archaeology, Archives, Coins and Medals, Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Film and Media, Fine Art, Inland Waterways, Industry, Medicine, Natural Sciences, Personalities, Photography, Science and Technology, Social History, Sport, Toys and Hobbies, Trade and Commerce, Weapons and War

Collections services

  • Object identification and/or written enquiry service
  • Public access available to collections information
  • Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)

1st Floor, Library Building, Church Street
Weybridge
Surrey
KT13 8DE
England

Website

www.elmbridge.gov.uk/museum

E-mail

ebcmuseum@elmbridge.gov.uk

Telephone

01932 843573

Fax

01932 846552

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
Events details are listed below. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all. For events that don't have a specific date see the 'Resources' tab above.
Oatlands Palace Tile

Patterns from the Palace: Family Fun

11 February 2012

Find out how the floor tiles of Chertsey Abbey ended up in the foundations of Henry V|||'s palace at Oatlands. Then learn a printmaking technique and create your own Medieval tile designs.

"Patterns from the Palace" is part of a series of Family Fun events held at the Elmbridge Museum in Weybridge once a month on a Saturday. Although booking is not necessary, we operate on a first come, first serve basis so come early to avoid disappointment!
Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • Especially for children
  • Family friendly

When

2-4:30pm

Where

Elmbridge Museum, Weybridge KT13 8DE

Admission

A charge of £1.50 per child applies.

Website

http://www.elmbridge.gov.uk/museum

Hepworth Studio image

Little Hollywood: Family Fun

3 March 2012

Discover how The Hepworth Studios in Elmbridge played a significant role in movie history. Create your own moving images and a clapperboard to take home.

"Little Hollywood" is part of a series of Family Fun events held at the Elmbridge Museum in Weybridge once a month on a Saturday. Although booking is not necessary, we operate on a first come, first serve basis so come early to avoid disappointment!
Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • Especially for children
  • Family friendly

When

2-4:30pm

Where

Elmbridge Museum, Weybridge KT13 8DE

Admission

£1.50 PER CHILD

Website

http://www.elmbridge.gov.uk/museum

Medals

Congratulations!: Family Fun

14 April 2012

Our Surrey Heroes is the theme of this year's Surrey Museums Month.
Celebrate the achievements of some of Elmbridge's past residents and make your own medal to wear home with pride.
"Congratulations!" is part of a series of Family Fun events held at the Elmbridge Museum in Weybridge once a month on a Saturday. Although booking is not necessary, we operate on a first come, first serve basis so come early to avoid disappointment!
Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Suitable for

  • Any age

When

2-4:30pm

Where

Elmbridge Museum, Weybridge KT13 8DE

Admission

£1.50 Per Child

Website

http://www.elmbridge.gov.uk/museum

Harting Flower

Blooming Nature:Family Fun

5 May 2012

Plants come in all shapes, sizes, colours and textures. Explore the structure of plants and construct your own big botanical specimens using mixed media.

"Blooming Nature" is part of a series of Family Fun events held at the Elmbridge Museum in Weybridge once a month on a Saturday. Although booking is not necessary, we operate on a first come, first serve basis so come early to avoid disappointment!
Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • Especially for children
  • Family friendly

When

2-4:30pm

Where

Elmbridge Museum, Weybridge KT13 8DE

Admission

A charge of £1.50 per child applies.

Website

http://www.elmbridge.gov.uk/museum

Teddy from Hamleys

Playtime:Family Fun

9 June 2012

What did children in the past play with? Come and enjoy the toys and games of yesteryear. Then make your own Victorian toys to play with at home.

"Playtime" is part of a series of Family Fun events held at the Elmbridge Museum in Weybridge once a month on a Saturday. Although booking is not necessary, we operate on a first come, first serve basis so come early to avoid disappointment!
Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • Especially for children
  • Family friendly

When

2-4:30pm

Where

Elmbridge Museum, Weybridge KT13 8DE

Admission

A charge of £1.50 per child applies.

Website

http://www.elmbridge.gov.uk/museum

1st Floor, Library Building, Church Street
Weybridge
Surrey
KT13 8DE
England

Website

www.elmbridge.gov.uk/museum

E-mail

ebcmuseum@elmbridge.gov.uk

Telephone

01932 843573

Fax

01932 846552

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
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