Petersfield Museum

The Old Courthouse
St Peters Road
Petersfield
Hampshire
GU32 3HX
England

Website

www.petersfieldmuseum.co.uk

E-mail

Curator

curator@petersfieldmuseum.co.uk

Education and Outreach Officer

education@petersfieldmuseum.co.uk

Telephone

01730 262601

All information is drawn or provided by the venues 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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The Museum was set up in 1999 and is located in the former Magistrates Courthouse.

Venue Type:

Museum, Archive

Opening hours

Tues to Sat
10:00-16:00

The Museum is open from March - Mid December

Admission charges

Free Admission

Getting there

The Museum is situated in the old Magistrates’ Courthouse behind the police station in St. Peter’s Road. The Museum entrance is along the alley between Tesco and the square.

The Museum and Gallery is a 10 minute walk from the railway station.

Parking is available at the pay and display car parks by Tesco or Waitrose supermarkets

Additional info

Wheelchair accessibility is via the police yard and a member of staff is required to unlock the access gate - please call ahead if this is required.

The museum holds collections on the social, industrial and agricultural history of Petersfield and the surrounding villages. The collections are made up from artefacts and archives (including maps, oral history accounts, and photographs).

Collection details

Trade and Commerce, Social History, Law and Order, Industry, Archives, Archaeology, Agriculture, Coins and Medals

Key artists and exhibits

  • Joliffe family
  • Bonham-Carter family
  • ITS
  • market town
  • Churchers college
  • St Peters Church Parish records
  • Historical Maps
  • Petersfield Musical Festival
  • Scouting in Petersfield
  • Petersfield Urban District Council
Exhibition details are listed below, you may need to scroll down to see them all.
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Petersfield: Twinned with Barentin and Warendorf

12 March — 1 June 2013 *on now

In April 1993, Barentin in France signed a twinning charter with Petersfield. We will be showing photographs and memorabilia from the last 20 years together with those from the later twinning woth Warendorf in Germany

Suitable for

  • Any age

Where

Petersfield Museum

Admission

Free

Website

http://www.petersfieldmuseum.co.uk/

Picture of Petersfield market square

Market Day in Petersfield

4 June — 7 September 2013

The Market has been at the heart of Petersfield since the town was developed by the Normans in the twelfth century. For most of these years livestock was sold, but this came to an end 50 years ago. To commemorate this occasion the Museum will be exhibiting and sharing memories from those who recall the days when the sounds and smells of the town were so very different from todays market.

Suitable for

  • Any age

Website

http://www.petersfieldmuseum.co.uk/news-events-exhibitions.php

Market Day in Petersfield

4 June — 7 September 2013

Experience the past and present of Petersfield's markets in objects, memories and pictures.

Admission

Free

Beliefs

10 September — 30 November 2013

This exhibition will reflect on the various religious and spiritual beliefs held by people in the Petersfield area and on why some people believe and others don't.

Admission

Free

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.

Market Towns in Perspective

20 June 2013

Market towns have for centuries played a key role in the economic and social life of their regions. This talk
by Dr Sylvia Pinches from the University of Leicester will chart historical developments and regional
perspectives and will help set Petersfield in context.

When

7-8pm

Admission

Tickets are £7 (£5 to Museum members) and are available for purchase at the Flora Twort
Gallery. Refreshments will be provided.

The Heath Petersfield

The Geology of Petersfield

18 July 2013

David Bone, who has studied local geology for many years, will give an insight into the rocks beneath Petersfield and the surrounding area and how they have shaped our town and lives. Includes Q&A. Refreshments will be provided.

Suitable for

  • Any age

When

7-8pm

Admission

£7.00 (£5.00 to museum members) available for purchase at the Flora Twort Gallery.

Resources listed here may include websites, bookable tours and workshops, books, loan boxes and more. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all.
Boxes, objects and other kit

Education

Getting there

The Museum is situated in the old Magistrates’ Courthouse behind the police station in St. Peter’s Road. The Museum entrance is along the alley between Tesco and the square.

The Museum and Gallery is a 10 minute walk from the railway station.

Parking is available at the pay and display car parks by Tesco or Waitrose supermarkets

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