Red House Museum and Gardens
Red House Museum and Gardens
Red House Museum & Gardens
Quay Road
Christchurch
Dorset
BH23 1BU
England
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Telephone
0845 6035 635
A charming Georgian building (originally the town's workhouse) filled with a rich variety of displays and objects with a local theme. A herb garden, old fashioned rose and herbaceous borders, gift shop, coffee shop, a changing exhibitions programme, as well as a varied programme of events and activities for adults and children, make this a fascinating place to visit.
Venue Type:
Museum, Historic house or home, Gallery
Displays include the archaeological material from Christchurch and the surrounding area; a large social history & bygones gallery featuring Victorian and Edwardian objects on many themes; the Herbert Druitt Costume Gallery (currently displaying wedding dresses 1820s-1960s) and a 1930s room setting with furniture by local Arts & Crafts maker Arthur Romney Green.
Collection details
Archaeology, Archives, Costume and Textiles, Fine Art, Personalities, Social History
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