The Allen
Gallery
The Gallery houses one of Southern England's most
outstanding ceramics collections.
Church Street Alton, GU34 2BW tel 01420 82802
Andover
Museum
The hisory of Andover, with a wealth of fascinating
archaeology from Stone Age to post medieval times.
Andover’s fascinating past can be explored in its own
museum, giving the visitor insights into archaeological finds and
old English myths. The Museum of the Iron Age allows
you to discover a prehistoric Celtic way of life that was
overthrown by the Roman conquest
6 Church Close Andover SP10 1DP Tel:01264 366283
Museum of
Archaeology
Southampton's Designated Archaeology collections
tell the story of Southampton from the Stone Age to the present
day.
Winkle Street Southampton SO14 2NY Tel: 023 8063 5904
Email
Army Medical Services Museum
Depicts history of army medical services from 1660
to present. Displays of Victoria crosses, uniforms, medical
equipment and ambulances.. Free Admission
Keogh Barracks, Ash Vale,
Aldershot, GU12 5RQ Tel: 01252 868612
Email
St Barbe Museum & Art
Gallery
St. Barbe Museum & Art Gallery tells the
special story of the coastal strip between the New Forest and The
Solent and hosts a changing programme of high quality
exhibitions.
New Street, Lymington, SO41 9BH Tel: 01590 676969
Email
Basing
House
Once the country's largest private house, now you
can visit the earthworks & ruins of Basing House destroyed in
the Civil War.
Redbridge Lane Basing Basingstoke
RG24 7HB tel 01256 467294
Bursledon
Windmill
Hampshire's only working windmill where you see
inside the mill and buy its flour.
Windmill Lane Bursledon, Southampton SO3 8BG Tel: 023 8040 4999
Curtis
Museum
One of the finest local history collections in
Hampshire, exploring 100 million years of history.
High Street Alton, GU34 1BA Tel: 01420 82802
D-Day
Museum
Opened in 1984 to commemorate the 40th Anniversary
of D-Day. Its centrepiece is the magnificent Overlord Embroidery
commissioned by Lord Dulverton of Batsford (1915-92) as a tribute
to the sacrifice and heroism of those men and women who took part
in Operation Overlord.
Clarence Esplanade Southsea PO5 3NT Tel: (023) 9282
7261 Email
Charles Dickens
Museum
Writer Charles Dickens was born in this modest
house in Portsmouth, England in 1812. The house has miraculously
survived and is now preserved as a museum furnished in the style
of 1809 which is when John and Elizabeth Dickens set up the first
home of their married life there
339 Old Commercial Road, Portsmouth PO1 4QL Tel: 023 9282 7261
Email
Eastleigh
Museum
Meet the Brown's, a local engine driver and his
wife and see the recreation of their family home of the
1930s.
25 High Street Eastleigh SO50 5LF Tel 02380
643026
Emsworth
Museum
The Museum, opened in1988, and archives and
displays the history of Emsworth and its surroundings, to make
the public aware of Emsworth's historical position. It has a
section of the area's history displayed in articles, books,
pictures and clothing. There are special displays devoted
to the old sea-faring families, and to the author P.G.Wodehouse
who lived in Emsworth and incorporated several local names into
his books.
10b North Street, (above the Fire Station)
Emsworth, PO10 7DD. Tel: 0243 373197
Email
Farnborough Air Sciences Trust
Museum
The museum collection contains unique items, archives, images and
models covering nearly 100 years of testing and aviation science
research on the part of RAE and its predecessors
85 Farnborough Road, Farnborough, Hants GU14 6TF Tel: 01252
375050 Email
Fordingbridge
Museum
A museum on the edge of the New Forest in Fordingbridge. Displays
of pictures and exhibitions of shops, brickyards and
collections of objects from the old town.
King's Yard, Fordingbridge SP6 1AB Tel 01425
655222 Email
Gosport
Museum
The story of the Borough of Gosport from the
earliest times, including the geology of Hampshire.
Walpole Road Gosport
PO12 1NS tel 023 9258
8035
Havant
Museum
Displays the area's history and the nationally
important Vokes firearms collection.
East Street, Havant PO9 1BS tel 023 9245 1155
Hollycombe Steam
Museum
A unique collection of working steam powered attractions
providing fun and entertainment for the whole family. The
centre-piece is a complete Edwardian Fairground where you can
experience all the fun of the fair from the 1870's; from the
gentle "Golden Gallopers" to the first "White Knuckle" rides. The
fun continues as you experience our three steam railways, and
traction engine rides. Other attractions include period farming
demonstrations, farm animals, sawmill and spectacular gardens
Iron Hill, Liphook, GU30 7LP, Tel: 01428 724900
Email
Museum of the Iron
Age
The Museum tells the story of Danebury Ring, an
Iron Age hillfort, it's history and the people who lived
there.
6 Church Close Andover SP10 1DP Tel:01264
366283
Maritime
Museum
Exhibitions tell the story of the port and the
great liners that sailed from Southampton including the Titanic
Exhibition
Wool House, Town Quay Road , Southampton
SO14 2AR Tel: 023 8063 5904
Email
Milestones
An open-air museum inside a massive modern building
with a network of streets and buildings based on those found in
Hampshire from Victorian times and the 1930s.
Churchill Way West · Basingstoke
RG21 6YR · Tel: 01256 477766
National Motor
Museum
Few car museums in the world can match the unique
collection of the world renowned National Motor Museum at
Beaulieu.
John Montagu Building Beaulieu
Brockenhurst SO42 7ZN Tel : 01590 612345
Email
New Forest
Museum
Share the secrets of the New Forest at the
New Forest Museum and be inspired by the brand new
galleries
Lyndhurst, SO43 7NY Tel: 023 8028 3444
Email
Rockbourne Roman
Villa
The villa is the largest known Roman villa in the
area. It's history spans the period from the Iron Age to the 5th
century AD.
Rockbourne
Fordingbridge SP6 3PG, Tel 01725
518541
Romsey Heritage
Centre
Located in one of Romsey's oldest thoroughfares,
Romsey Heritage Centre encompasses three buildings that contain
750 years of history
King John’s House, Church
St, Romsey SO51 8BT Tel: 01749 512200
Email
SEARCH
For learning by discovery provides stimulating
activity sessions for school groups in history and natural
sciences linked to the National Curriculum. Look out for public
open days!
Clarence Road Gosport PO12 1BU tel 023 9250
1957
Southampton Hall of
Aviation
The Solent Sky depicts the history of aviation in
the Solent area and Hampshire. This small geographical area was
arguably the most important area in the world for aircraft
experimental and development work also for civil and military
aircraft operation. The Museum tells the story of 26 aircraft
companies, the largest flying boat operation in the world and in
particular the legendary Spitfire designed at Supermarine by
R.J.Mitchell in the heart of the City of Southampton.
Albert Road South, Southampton SO14 3FR Tel: 02380 635830
Email
Flora Twort
Gallery
A charming little gallery and restaurant, once the
home and studio of local artist Flora Twort.
Church Path Studio 21 The Square
Petersfield GU32 3HS tel 01730 260756
Westbury Manor
Museum
The museum houses a fascinating collection of
objects from the area around Fareham.
West Street Fareham PO16 0JJ Tel 01329
824895 Email
The Westgate
Museum
Dsplays include the famous collection of
pre-Imperial weights and measures, and a fine painted ceiling
from Winchester College which was made on the occasion of Queen
Mary I's marriage to Philip of Spain in Winchester in 1554.
High Street, Winchester SO23 9JX Tel: 01962
869864 Email
Whitchurch Silk
Mill
Built on the River Test in Hampshire in 1800,
during the reign of King George III. Silk has been woven here
since the 1820/1830s. Now a working museum open to the public,
the mill produces high quality silks to order for theatrical
costume, interior designers and historic houses.
28 Winchester Street Whitchurch RG28 7AL Tel: 01256 892065 Email
Gilbert White
Museum
Reverend Gilbert White (1720-1793) is regarded as
England's first ecologist. He lived at "The Wakes" most of his
life. The rooms have been furnished in the 18th century style and
include items of his furniture, beautifully embroidered bed
hangings and portraits of his family.
Selborne, Alton, GU34 3JH tel 01420 511275
Willis
Museum
Travel back in time, and experience some of the
major changes that have created the Basingstoke that we know
today.
Market Place, Basingstoke RG21 7QD tel 01256
465902
Winchester City
Museum
Winchester City Museum was one of the earliest
purpose built Museums outside London. Many interesting items of
local interest are on display. A recent addition is the Roman
`Venta´ Gallery
The Square, Winchester, SO23 9ES Tel: 01962 848269
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