Spelthorne Museum

About the museum

Spelthorne Museum was founded in 1980 and tells the story of the borough of Spelthorne, the area around Staines-upon-Thames in north-west Surrey. It is run entirely by volunteers and managed by the Spelthorne Archaeology and Local History Group, formed in 2010 when the local archaeological field group and the Friends of Spelthorne Museum merged.

The museum has moved into the new Library Hub in the Elmsleigh Centre, next to Staines bus station, where it occupies space on the first floor with some displays in the ground-floor library area.

The galleries follow the area’s past from the prehistoric, Roman and Georgian periods, many of them using local archaeological finds. They include a large model of Roman Staines, the medieval London Stone, an old fire engine from 1738, a Victorian kitchen and displays on Magna Carta, Staines linoleum and the Second World War. Changing exhibitions and a small shop selling local history books complete the visit.

Highlights

• Large 3D model of Roman Staines
• The London Stone, a medieval boundary marker
• A fire engine dating from 1738
• Victorian kitchen and Roman finds from the area
• Displays on Magna Carta, Staines linoleum and the Second World War

Permanent exhibition

• History of Spelthorne – Displays from prehistory to modern times with Roman Staines, the London Stone, a 1738 fire engine and a Victorian kitchen.

Founded

1980

Operated by

Spelthorne Archaeology and Local History Group

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Entry is free according to the Surrey Museums listing. Teaching loan boxes and publications are charged separately.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator
• Accessible restroom
• 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

The museum is on the first floor of the Library Hub and is reached by lift. Accessible toilets are on the ground floor.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops

Family activity days and fortnightly Saturday craft workshops take place at the Library Hub. A dedicated family heritage activity space is planned for a later phase of the move.

Getting there & parking

The museum is on the first floor of the Library Hub in the Elmsleigh Centre. The entrance is opposite the stairs and lift.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop
• Wi-Fi

The museum shop sells local history and archaeology books. The Library Hub offers free Wi-Fi.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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