Red House Museum and Gardens
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, Garden, parklands or rural site
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
Red House Museum and Gardens
Quay Road
Christchurch
Dorset
BH23 1BU
England
Website
hampshireculturaltrust.org.uk/red-house-museum-and-gardens
Redhouse.museum@hampshireculturaltrust.org.uk
Telephone
01202 482860
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