Hampshire Museums The Gallery houses one of Southern England's most outstanding ceramics collections. Church Street Alton, GU34 2BW tel 01420 82802 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 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 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 tells the special story of the coastal strip between the
New Forest and The Solent and hosts a changing programme of high quality exhibitions. 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 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 One of the finest local history collections in Hampshire, exploring 100 million years of history. High Street Alton, GU34 1BA Tel: 01420 82802 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 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 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 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. Farnborough Air Sciences Trust Museum Hollycombe Steam Museum 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 The museum houses a fascinating collection of objects from the area around Fareham. West Street Fareham PO16 0JJ Tel 01329 824895 Email 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 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. 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 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 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 | ||
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