Summer Fun in Surrey Museums & Galleries
Create art, discover dinosaurs, ride steam trains, explore archaeology, meet farm animals, enjoy classic cars, Yeehaw your summer away - or you may even find a lobster or two.
Over 40 museums. Every visit unique.
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?
- Explore the Museum Map above. Click on dots for a museum name. View more to see a museum page on this website.
- Explore the Surrey Museums individual pages on this site
- See our Quick list of all Surrey Museums
- Find out more about Surrey Museums Partnership and its work to
support Surrey museums.
Museum Map
View all of our museumsRoyal Holloway Picture Gallery
Royal Holloway University of L, Egham Hill, Egham TW20 0EQ, UK
Highlights
News
Explore Bourne Hall and more!
With Epsom hosting this year’s Surrey Day, enjoy a mix of adult and children’s events at Bourne Hall among plenty of other activities in the area.
Click the button below for a link to the Go Epsom website.
Find out moreEvents
Surrey Day Events
With so much happening across the county on Saturday 9th May for Surrey Day and into Sunday, it’s the perfect time to explore, play, and discover what’s right on your doorstep!
Click the button below for more details.
Find out moreSpotlight On
People, Places, Things
This stunning 18th century Crystal Grotto at Painshill is considered to be the most spectacular and famous feature in Charles Hamilton’s masterpiece landscape and the finest of its type ever built. Why not see for yourself this Surrey Day and discover more about the visionary Hamilton as you walk in his footsteps.
Click the button below to find out more about visiting the grotto at Painshill.
Find out more