Surrey has over 40 museums, galleries and heritage sites. We say ‘museums’ to keep it simple.
Did you know there have been world-famous royals, artists, writers, musicians, actors, pioneers and politicians all from Surrey? Not only that, but world-class arts, crafts, industries and sports too?
On every museum visit, you’ll be inspired by stunning artefacts, buildings and stories of these people, places and events that have shaped Surrey’s remarkable history.
What will you discover today?
Surrey has some of the most fascinating and important history of all counties. It is the perfect mix of a beautiful and varied landscape, closeness to London and good trade routes to the coast that have been attracting people here for thousands of years. Each one has left their stamp on the county’s heritage. Our museums bring their unique stories and artefacts alive through their changing programmes of exhibitions and events. No matter what your interest, you’ll discover something for everyone all year round.
Where next?
Royal Holloway Picture Gallery
Royal Holloway University of L, Egham Hill, Egham TW20 0EQ, UK
Royal Logistic Corps Museum
RLC Shop The RLC Museum, The Princess Royal Barracks, Deepcut GU16 6RW, UK
Collections
Can you imagine painting on something as tiny as a grain of rice?
World-famous miniaturist, Charles Gunner, achieved exactly this with his remarkable painting of Windsor Castle.
And that’s not all! Read about Gunner’s microscopic work and where to see it by clicking the Find Out More button below.
Photography: Brian Wood. © Egham Museum/SMP
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You’ll love visiting Surrey’s museums, galleries and heritage sites and you can have plenty of fun at home too with our online resources.
Click on Escape to the Museums link for the page on this site.
Or the Find Out More button below for a quick A-Z list of all Surrey Museums.
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Have fun making this Egg Box Bug activity from Surrey Heritage. Then find out what kinds of bugs love to eat paper and how we look after paper damaged by bugs at Surrey History Centre.
(Please note you will be taken to the YouTube channel when you click on the Find Out More button below.)
Find out moreFor children and young people who love exploring, love history and love collecting, the Wheels of Time badge collecting scheme that we're launching in Surrey museums this Summer is going to be right up their street.