Brighstone Village Museum

About the museum

Brighstone Village Museum is housed in a row of traditional cottages in North Street that belong to the National Trust. It is run by the Brighstone Museum Trust and is entered through the neighbouring Brighstone Community Library.

The displays give a picture of village life in the 19th century. They are arranged around a rural cottage scene and cover local schooling, work, activities on the coast and the influence of the church in Victorian times.

Highlights

• Rural cottage scene showing 19th-century village life
• Displays on local schooling, employment and coastal activities
• Exhibits on the influence of the church in the Victorian village
• Free entry through Brighstone Community Library

Permanent exhibition

• Village life in the 19th century – A rural cottage scene with displays on local schooling, employment, coastal activities and the influence of the church.

Founded

1994

Operated by

Brighstone Museum Trust

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Entry is free.

Accessibility

• Partially wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

There are some steps inside the building, and the entrance is through the community library next door. Visitors with particular access needs should contact the museum beforehand.

Kids & families

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Getting there & parking

There is no parking directly outside the museum.

Amenities & dining

Village shops, public toilets, a takeaway food shop and a pub are nearby.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.