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Museums & Art Galleries Fareham
Museums and Art Galleries in or near Fareham, such as Royal Armouries at Fort Nelson and Royal Navy Submarine Museum are listed below. Fareham town centre has a history dating back to the Norman times with a High Street that combines historic buildings and a contemporary central shopping area. With a selection of speciality shops and an open air market offering plenty of choice to suit all tastes. There are several restaurants and good quality accommodation on offer.
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Royal Armouries at Fort Nelson
Fort Nelson, Portsdown Hill Road, Fareham 2.4 miles away
Royal Armouries at Fort Nelson was built in the 1860s, as part of a chain of fortifications protecting the great naval harbour of Portsmouth in Hampshire and its Royal Dockyard from a feared French invasion. Covering nearly 19 acres and now fully... more
Royal Navy Submarine Museum
Haslar Road, Gosport 5.5 miles away
Dive into history at the Royal Navy Submarine Museum in Gosport, Hampshire and go onboard our submarines with a submariner to hear his stories about living beneath the waves. Peer into the only surviving midget submarine to have seen action during... more
City Museum & Records Office
Museum Road, Old Portsmouth, Portsmouth 5.9 miles away
City Museum & Records Office is dedicated to local history, `The Story of Portsmouth´ display room settings showing life in Portsmouth from the 17th century to the 1950s. Experience the different life-styles from the working poor to the affluent... more
D-Day Museum and Overlord Embroidery
Clarence Esplanade, Portsmouth 6.8 miles away
Portsmouth's D-Day Museum and Overlord Embroidery reveals the dramatic story of ‘Operation Overlord’ (the codename for the Normandy Landings in 1944). Portsmouth was at the centre of these operations and now you can revisit the ‘Faces of History’... more
Southsea Castle
Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, Portsmouth 6.9 miles away
Southsea Castle, built by Henry VIII in 1544 to protect Portsmouth Harbour. Over the centuries it´s defences were strengthened and in the 19th century a tunnel was built to defend the Castle moat.... more
Solent Sky Museum
Albert Road South, Southampton 9.3 miles away
The Solent Sky Museum depicts the history of aviation in the Solent area and Hampshire. An important area for aircraft experimental and development work for civil and military aircraft operations. The museum tells the story of 26 aircraft companies,... more
Southampton City Art Gallery
Civic Centre, Southampton 10.1 miles away
Southampton City Art Gallery is the most outstanding gallery in the south of England, internationally renowned for its collection of contemporary works by British artists. The collection numbers over 3500 works, and spans 600 years of European art... more
SeaCity Museum
Havelock Road, Southampton 10.2 miles away
Southampton Maritime Museum is situated on Town Quay Road. The Wool House was built as a warehouse for the medieval wool trade. It is now a museum telling the story of the Port of Southampton and the great liners that sailed from here to all parts of... more
National Motor Museum Beaulieu
John Montagu Building, Beaulieu 11.6 miles away
This world renowned National Motor Museum collection was started in 1952 and now features 250 vehicles which tell the story of motoring from 1895 to the present. On display are some of the earliest examples of motoring to legendary World Record... more
Carisbrooke Castle Museum
Newport, Isle of Wight 12.7 miles away
Carisbrooke Castle Museum is situated inside the Castle, this independent local history museum exhibits material relating to Carisbrooke Castle and the Isle of Wight. The wide range of items on display includes archaeological material excavated from... more
City of Winchester Museum
The Square, Winchester 15.3 miles away
The City of Winchester Museum is situated in the centre of Winchester. The Museum tells the story of the city with its extensive archaeological and local history collections - how Winchester was a major Roman centre and afterwards under Alfred the... more
The Gurkha Museum
Peninsula Barracks, Romsey Road, Winchester 15.4 miles away
The Gurkha Museum is situated in the former Rifle Depot at Peninsula Barracks. The Museum commemorates the services of the Gurkhas to the British Crown since 1815. Most of the collections tell the story of their service during many wars and... more
Fishbourne Roman Palace
Salthill Road, Fishbourne, Chichester 16.7 miles away
This site of Fishbourne Roman Palace was discovered in 1960 when a water main was being laid. Evidence suggests that it was developed from three phases of building and dates from the time of the Roman invasion in AD43. The museum is built on the... more
New Forest Museum & Visitor Centre
High Street, Lyndhurst 16.8 miles away
The New Forest Museum & Visitor Centre, situated in Lyndhurst, Hampshire, is the ideal location to visit for those looking to enjoy the New Forest, which has been designated one of Britain's areas of outstanding natural beauty. Adults and children... more
Pallant House Gallery
9 North Pallant, Chichester 18.1 miles away
Pallant House Gallery is a unique gallery space combining an award-winning contemporary extension and Queen Anne townhouse, holding one of the best collections of moder British art in the world, including works by Peter Blake, Walter Sickert, Lucien... more
Weald & Downland Open Air Museum
Singleton, Chichester 19.2 miles away
The Weald & Downland Open Air Museum is set in 50 acres of the South Downs National Park. It is a very special place to wander amongst a fascinating collection of nearly 50 historic buildings dating from the 13th to the 19th century, many with period... more
Gilbert White's House & Garden and The Oates Collection
High Street, Selborne 20.0 miles away
Gilbert White's House & Garden and Oates Collection: Discover three inspiring stories about explorers of the Natural World…… Gilbert White, 18th century naturalist, celebrated as the first ecologist and author of the world famous The Natural... more
Tangmere Military Aviation Museum
Tangmere, Chichester 20.8 miles away
The Tangmere Military Aviation Museum is situated on the old RAF Tangmere airfield. During WW2 it served as one of Britain´s front line fighter bases and after the war was home to the World Speed Record breaking aircraft of the High Speed Flight. The... more
Jane Austen´s House Museum
Chawton, Alton 21.3 miles away
Jane Austen´s House is a pleasant seventeenth century house in the pretty village of Chawton in Hampshire not far from her birthplace of Steventon. The museum houses an attractive collection of items connected with Jane and her family including the... more
Allen Gallery
Church Street, Alton 22.6 miles away
The Allen Gallery houses an outstanding collection of ceramics, nearly 1900 items dating from 1250 to the present day. Also on display are the unique Elizabethan Tichborne spoons, 12 silver-gilt spoons by Christpher Wace, a range of delightful... more
Museum of Army Flying
Middle Wallop, Stockbridge 26.3 miles away
The Museum of Army Flying: Flying Soldiers! The heroic story of the army in the air from 19th century observation balloons to attack helicopters! The Museum is home to a national collection of military kites, World War 2 gliders, aeroplanes and... more
New Art Centre
Roche Court, Salisbury 26.5 miles away
Sculpture Park and education centre, where work is shown inside and out providing a survey of sculpture for the enjoyment of the public.... more
Milestones
Leisure Park, Churchill Way West, Basingstoke 28.6 miles away
Experience Milestones Museum, an award winning living history museum. Explore a network of full size streets set inside an easily accessible purpose built museum. There are period shops, vintage vehicles, a village green and even a working pub,... more
Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre
Amberley, Arundel 28.6 miles away
Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre is a 36 acre open-air site set in the heart of the South Downs. Dedicated to the industrial heritage of the South-East, exhibits include a narrow-gauge railway and vintage bus service (both provide free nostalgic... more
Willis Museum
Old Town Hall, Market Place, Basingstoke 28.6 miles away
At the Willis Museum, discover Basingstoke´s past from the rich archaeological heritage beneath our feet to a tour through the last 200 years. Meet Pickaxe, a 19th century scavenger scraping a living from the streets, and revisit the days of... more
Fisherton Mill
108 Fisherton Street, Salisbury 30.6 miles away
Set within the medieval city of Salisbury, Fisherton Mill houses the South of England's largest independent Art Gallery. The Gallery exhibits work by leading artists, sculpture and furniture makers and the Gallery Shop displays glassworks, ceramics,... more
Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum
East Cliff, Bournemouth 31.1 miles away
The Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum is in a Victorian villa, built and furnished by Sir Merton and Lady Annie Russell-Cotes. It was gifted to Bournemouth in 1908 and is of architectural and historic importance with a remarkable interior. The... more
Worthing Museum & Art Gallery
Chapel Road, Worthing 35.8 miles away
Worthing Museum & Art Gallery was opened in 1908, this beautiful Edwardian building is home to a fascinating collection of toys and costume that is amongst the largest in the country. Also on display is a collection of fine and decorative art, with... more
Swanage Museum & Heritage Centre
The Square, Swanage 37.4 miles away
At the Swanage Museum & Heritage Centre, learn about the history and heritage centre of Little London by the sea. A fascinating insight into how Swanage town and its people (both famous and infamous) have evolved over millions of years. Enjoy the... more
Guildford House Gallery
155 High Street, Guildford 37.8 miles away
Guildford House Gallery fascinating 17th century Grade I listed town house located on the High Street. It houses Guildford House gallery: a changing exhibition space offering a varied programme of art and craft shows, workshops and talks; a craft... more
Shaw House
Church Road, Shaw, Newbury 38.9 miles away
Shaw House was built in 1581 by Newbury clothier Thomas Dolman. This fine Elizabethan building has enjoyed a colourful past from a Duke’s country retreat to a school. It was recently restored through a £6million project and the stories and characters... more
Marlipins Museum
High Street, Shoreham-by-Sea 40.0 miles away
Marlipins Museum, once a Customs House, now holds artefacts from the long history of the Shoreham area and the maritime past plus a collection of local archaeological material from prehistoric to medieval times. Upstairs are displays on the local... more
Hove Museum & Art Gallery
19 New Church Road, Hove 44.1 miles away
Hove Museum & Art Gallery, housed in an impressive Victorian villa, re-opened in 2003 following major re-development works. The new galleries allow visitors to learn more about the permanent collections on display of craft, toy, film and fine art.... more
Booth Museum of Natural History
194 Dyke Road, Brighton 45.3 miles away
Booth Museum of Natural History has over half a million specimens, natural history literature and data extending back over three centuries, including hundreds of British birds displayed in recreated natural settings. Plus butterflies, a whale and... more
Brighton Museum & Art Gallery
Royal Pavilion Gardens, Brighton 46.0 miles away
Brighton Museum & Art Gallery is famous for its collection of 20th century furniture, glass, textiles and jewellery, including examples by leading designers. There is an extensive ceramics collection, much Art Deco and an excellent collection of Art... more
Brooklands Museum
Brooklands Road, Weybridge 46.9 miles away
Brooklands is unique. The world’s first purpose-built motor racing circuit, constructed at Weybridge, Surrey in 1907, was more than a great sporting arena. Brooklands was the birthplace of British motorsport and aviation, home of Concorde and the... more
Tank Museum
Bovington, near Wool, Wareham 47.2 miles away
The Tank Museum brings the history of tanks and tank crews to life, supported by the world’s best collection of armoured vehicles and action packed live displays. As you explore the Museum’s 6 large halls, you will come face to face with tanks that... more
The Royal Holloway Collection
University of London, Egham Hill, Egham 48.0 miles away
The Royal Holloway Collection, a collection of seventy-seven paintings was bought by Thomas Holloway between 1881 and 1883. This was the final touch to his endowment to a College for women founded in 1879.... more
River & Rowing Museum
Mill Meadows, Henley-on-Thames 48.6 miles away
The River & Rowing Museum is situated in picturesque Henley-on-Thames. This award-winning Museum has three main themes, with galleries celebrating each one. The River Thames, the town of Henley-on-Thames and the sport of rowing are all brought to... more
Alexander Keiller Museum
High Street, Avebury 49.1 miles away
Alexander Keiller Museum, founded by Alexander Keiller in the 1930s, contains the prehistoric collections from the Avebury complex of monuments, which are of similar age to Stonehenge. One of the displays is of a Neolithic child skeleton that was... more
Sculpture by the Lakes
Pallington Lakes, Pallington, Dorchester 49.6 miles away
'Sculpture by the Lakes' near Dorchester is a place where the visitor can share in the beauty of nature harmonised with the art of man. Set in 26 acres of pools, lakes, ponds and the meandering river Frome, there are paths, meadows and woods where... more
Vale & Downland Museum
19 Church Street, Wantage 51.7 miles away
An ideal starting-point for exploring the area. The Museum tells the story of Wantage and the Vale from earliest times to the present, through objects, films and computer interactives.... more
The Priest House
North Lane, West Hoathly 51.8 miles away
Built in the 15th century, The Priest House has been open as a museum since 1908. Its furnished rooms contain a fascinating array of 17th and 18th century domestic furniture, needlework and household items. Outside a formal herb garden contains over... more
Anne of Cleves Museum
52 Southover High Street, Lewes 52.2 miles away
Anne of Cleves House is a 16th century timber-framed Wealden hall-house that formed part of Anne´s divorce settlement from Henry VIII in 1541. There are wide-ranging collections of Sussex interest, including Sussex pottery, and the bedroom and... more
Lewes Castle & Barbican House Museum
169 High Street, Lewes 52.4 miles away
The building of Lewes Castle began soon after the conquest of 1066 and continued for nearly 300 years and is unusual for its two motttes (artificial mounds). From the top, visitors are rewarded with magnificent views of the town and South Downs. Near... more
Trowbridge Museum
The Shires, Court Street, Trowbridge 54.9 miles away
Trowbridge Museum, housed in a former woollen mill, with displays telling the fascinating story of Trowbridge Town and its people. Working looms still produce cloth, which is sold within the museum. Other displays include reconstruction of Trowbridge... more
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The Teddy Bear Museum
Eastgate, corner High East Street/Salisbury Street, Dorchester 55.0 miles away
The Teddy Bear Museum is devoted to the wonderful world of the teddy bear and traces the history of the teddy bear from its birth to the present day. The museum is set within the 'home' of Edward Bear and his extended family of people sized teddy... more
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Kemble Drive, Swindon 55.7 miles away
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway is located in a beautifully restored railway building where seven generations of men and women built the great locomotives. STEAM tells the story of the men and women who built, operated and travelled on... more
World Rugby Museum
Twickenham Stadium, Rugby Road, Twickenham 55.8 miles away
Women's Rugby World Cup: This August sees the IRB Women’s Rugby World Cup kick-off in Guildford, Surrey, as twelve nations from around the globe will compete for the ultimate prize in women’s rugby. To mark the occasion, Twickenham Stadium’s World... more
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