Name: Twickenham Museum
Rating: 5.0

Twickenham Museum

The Twickenham Museum, 25 The Embankment, Twickenham TW1 3DU, United Kingdom

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Welcome to Twickenham Museum explore our local history dating back beyond the 10th century, entry is free. Discover fascinating stories and events of our past all carefully curated in a beautiful listed building nestled on the banks of the river Thames.

Discover the history of Twickenham, Whitton, Teddington and the Hamptons. Featuring many people and where they lived, it is the counterpart of the Museum itself which is housed in a small building that can only display, or store, a fraction of our recorded past.

Museum Entry Free. 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

Features

The Museum: Discover the history of Twickenham, Whitton, Teddington and the Hamptons. Featuring many people and where they lived, it is the counterpart of the Museum itself which is housed in a small building that can only display, or store, a fraction of our recorded past.
Exhibitions: A wide variety of exhibitions that showcase the rich cultural and historical tapestry of Twickenham.

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Explore history from Twickenham, Whitton, Teddington and the Hamptons dating back beyond the 10th century. Discover fascinating stories and events of our past all carefully curated in a beautiful listed building nestle not the banks of the Thames.
Antique Teapots: Our display of tea drinking history celebrates the famous tea merchants who once owned our building.
Watermen and Lightermen Uniform: Thames Watermen once epitomised the artisan makeup of Twickenham riverside.
Professor Cockles: Professor Cockles was an underwater stunt diver who entertained crowds for over 40 years.
This Woolly Rhino Tusk: It is just one example of many other prehistoric creature and archaeological remains. Discover our collection of prehistoric bones from the area
Hampton Court Palace: Detailed model of the palace on display in the museum.
Twickenham Green: This 18th century watercolour of Twickenham is one of a substantial gallery of historical images.
Mesolithic Flint Axe: From the Middle Stone Age period this axe was discovered in 1892. Find our more about it's history and more by visiting the museum.
Jack Waring’s lucky clock: This battered carriage clock holds a very special tale of World War Two.

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Price: Free

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Offer Birthday Parties: No

Friday - Saturday: 11 am–3 pm.
Sunday: 2–4 pm.

Address: The Twickenham Museum, 25 The Embankment, Twickenham TW1 3DU, United Kingdom

Post Code: TW1 3DU

Council: Richmond upon Thames

County: Greater London

Train: Twickenham Rail Station is 10 minutes walk away, (regular service, taking about 30 minutes from London Waterloo).
Bus: Buses from Richmond Station (Tube and Rail): R68, R70, 490. Other buses to Twickenham: 33, 267, 281.
Walk: Walking distance from nearest bus stop 3-5 minutes.The museum can also be reached via a pleasant riverside walk from Richmond.