Haslemere Educational Museum
Founded in 1888 by Sir Jonathan Hutchinson, the museum has 3 galleries devoted to Natural History, Geology and Human History. Specimens are exhibited from the animal kingdom, fossils, plants, insects and also artefacts from ancient civilisations and Stone Age Britain, with old favourites such as Arthur the Bear and the ancient Egyptian mummy. There is also a full programme of events and exhibitions. The garden and grounds have an observation beehive, herb garden, pond and gazebo. The historic layout also contains a curved ha-ha and some unusual trees and shrubs.
Opening Times
Open All Year
| Open (02/01/2008 - 31/12/2009) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Closed | |
| Tuesday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Sunday | Closed | |
Ticket Information
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult | Free |
| Child | Free |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Road Directions
Nearest major road is A3. Follow the signs to Haslemere town centre.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest station is Haslemere. Please see website for further details.
Facilities
Provider Preferences
- Indoor Attraction
- No Smoking Attraction
Accessibility
- All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Ramp/Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Catering
- Picnic Site
Payment Methods
- Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.None.
- Max group size - 100
- Min group size - 5
Establishment Features
- Toilets
Specialist Features
- Marketed Towards Children
- Marketed Towards Families
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups
Haslemere Educational Museum
Haslemere
SURREY
GU27 2LA
Telephone: +44 01428 642112
Fax: +44 01428 645234