Name: Kingston Museum
Rating: 5.0

Kingston Museum

Wheatfield Way, Kingston upon Thames KT1 2PS, UK

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Kingston Museum is an accredited museum in Kingston upon Thames, southwest London, England. The Scottish-American philanthropist Andrew Carnegie funded the building of the museum, which adjoins Kingston Library. The museum runs a programme of temporary exhibitions and events.

The displays and collections answer some of life's big questions. Have you ever wondered how stop-motion animation and film projection were created? Who was the first King of England? Why is Kingston called the Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames? Why has Kingston been, and continues to be, a great place to shop throughout history? Why is there a dog on the HMV logo? All these answers are covered at Kingston Museum through our collections.

Free Entry. If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

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Free
Host birthday parties: No

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Collections:

Ancient Origins: From the 1960s through the 1980s Kingston Museum Curator Marion Hinton led several archaeological digs uncovering local sites, such as a late medieval pottery kiln and Neolithic and Bronze Age items.
Art: The Art Collection consists of over 600 works, 270 of which are watercolours.The Heritage Service collection holds 80 oil paintings, 100 drawings and 90 local history prints. There is only space to display a small number of these, such as a series of paintings of Kingston Bridge by Thomas Rowlandson (1756-1827), best known for his satirical cartoons.
Archives: Archives are collections of documents that have been carefully preserved to record history. These documents are primary sources of information which provide first-hand evidence of the past.
Community case: KCIL is committed to transforming the lives of disabled people in South West London by delivering tailored, impactful services that empower individuals, promote independence and foster inclusion within the community.
Decorative arts: Kingston has a strong decorative arts tradition, particularly in ceramics. A busy pottery industry was based here in the 13th and 14th centuries, making Kingston-type Surrey whiteware to provide Londoners with jugs, dishes and other crockery.
Film and Sound: We have a small collection of films of the local area, most of these have been digitised by the London Screen Archives and can be seen on their website, as well as on DVD in the Search Room at Kingston History Centre.
Local History Library: The Local History Library is located at Kingston History Centre’s search room. This is the first place to visit if you are researching any aspect of Kingston’s history.
Maps: Our map collection consists of over 1,500 maps of all types, from 16th-century county maps to modern “Goad” maps of shopping centres. Most of them are original, but some are copies of maps held in other archives.
Eadweard Muybridge: Muybridge was born in Kingston in 1830, at a time when people were still experimenting with the idea of photography. He left the UK and set off for America at the age of 20.
Photographs: The photographs and prints in the collection at Kingston History Centre are chosen more for their content than their artistic merit - although an artistic picture is always appreciated.
Saxons: The Anglo-Saxon period lasted approximately 600 years, from the late fifth century up until William I’s Norman invasion of Britain replaced the Anglo-Saxon aristocracy in the late eleventh century.
Social history: People have settled in and around Kingston since the Stone Age, thanks to its location near to both the Thames and Hogsmill rivers. Kingston has been a market town since the medieval era and is rich in social history. Whether you're a resident or visitor, our collection of artefacts will help you discover how Kingston has developed from prehistory to the present day.
Temporary Exhibitions: Kingston's Museum's Art Gallery is currently closed for refurbishment. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

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Toilets: There is a public toilet, however to use it you must collect the key from the front desk.

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Price

Price: Free

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Thursday - Saturday: 10am – 5pm.

Address: Wheatfield Way, Kingston upon Thames KT1 2PS, UK

Post Code: KT1 2PS

Council: Kingston upon Thames

County: Greater London

Walking and cycling: The museum is accessible on foot via Wheatfield Way; car access is from Fairfield Road but there is no car park; it is a 5-minute walk from Kingston Station and 25 minutes from Surbiton Station, with bike parking and cycle path access;
Buses: K1 or K4 to Fairfield South via Fairfield Way, 57/131/213/K5 to Fairfield Bus Station via Wheatfield Way, or K1/K2/K3/K4/57/65/71/85/281/406/418/458/465/513/514/515/671/715 to Eden Street via Adam’s Walk and Wheatfield Way.