Museums & Galleries · Surrey
Guildford Museum
📍 GU1 3UY
Photo: Colin Smith (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Displays from Prehistory through Roman, Saxon and Medieval times
- The Scullery, a themed play area for children
- Themed displays on Trade, Industry, Textiles and Childhood
- Displays on Lewis Carroll and Gertrude Jekyll
- Victorian Schoolroom and Playroom for school learning visits
Guildford Museum sits at the edge of the Castle grounds in a Grade II listed building just minutes from Guildford's historic high street, and entry is free. Inside you'll find displays tracing the town's story from Prehistory through Roman, Saxon and Medieval times, alongside themed sections on Trade and Industry, Textiles, Childhood, and the lives of Lewis Carroll and Gertrude Jekyll, plus the Scullery play area for children. It suits families, schools and local history enthusiasts, with craft activities, trails and seasonal events such as family fun days. It's open Wednesday to Saturday, 12 noon to 4.30pm. Guildford station is just 0.4 miles away, and there are 24 bookable places to stay within 5 miles if you're planning a visit.
Practical details
- Open
- Wednesday to Saturday, 12 noon to 4.30pm (last entry 4pm)
- Booking
- Free to visit
- Best for
- Families, schools and community groups
From the attraction's own website on 4 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Playground
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🚆 Or come by train
- Guildford 0.4 miles
- London Road (Guildford) 0.6 miles
- Shalford 1.4 miles
Straight-line distances · live departures on each station page