All text and images on these pages are © Copyright Surrey Museums Consultative Committee, unless otherwise stated. Click here for the full copyright statement. There are over thirty museums in Surrey - some are run by district and borough councils, some by the Ministry of Defence, some by universities and some by independent groups. All museums, and all museum visitors are served by Surrey Museums Consultative Committee, a partnership between the County, District and Borough councils.

Army Medical Services Museum

Keogh Barracks, Ash Vale, Aldershot Hampshire. GU12 5RQ

Depicts the history of Army medicine from 1660. Includes medical equipment, uniforms, medals and a collection of ambulances.

Ash Museum
c/o Parish Offices, Ash Hill Road, Ash Surrey. GU12 5DP

A museum of Ash, Tongham and surrounding area, due to open in May 2003.

Basingstoke Canal Centre
Canal Centre, Mytchett Place Road, Mytchett Camberley Surrey.

GU16 6DD

The Basingstoke Canal is declared by many to be Britain's most beautiful waterway. From the rolling North Hampshire hills to the dramatic flights of locks in Surrey, the tree lined canal offers a variety of delights. The canal is a SSSI nature reserve, teeming with wildlife, while its 200-year old bridges and locks hold a surprise around every corner. Add in the colourful sight of traditional canal boats and you have a unique attraction all for free!

Bourne Hall Museum
Spring Street, Ewell Surrey. KT17 1UF

The museum is run by the Borough of Epsom and Ewell, and was set up to promote the understanding of history in the area - a history which has many links with the wider world. Henry VIII had a palace at Nonsuch, the well on Epsom Common was the site of the first English Spa, and Epsom Downs have seen two hundred years of the Derby, the most famous horse race in the world. The museum has a hansom cab used by a Prime Minister, and a primitive fire engine worked by teams of sweating volunteers. Collections of toys, cameras, old costume and medical items will be of interest to anyone looking back on the old days.

Brooklands Museum
Brooklands Museum Trust Ltd, Brooklands Road, Weybridge Surrey. KT13 0QN

The world's first banked motor racing track and assorted buildings, period racing cars, accessories and memorabilia. Aircraft collection spanning 85 years, first flight ticket office.

Byfleet Heritage Society

Byfleet Library, High Road, Byfleet Surrey. KT14 7QN

Documents relating to Byfleets' history and displays are housed in the library.

Chertsey Museum 3 The Sainsbury Centre, Guildford Street, Chertsey Surrey. KT16 9AG

Local history collections, Thames valley archaeology, clocks and Olive Matthews costume collection.

Chobham Museum
Benham's Corner, Bagshot Road, Chobham Surrey. GU2 2JY

A small village museum with changing displays.

Clandon Park (National Trust)
West Clandon, Guildford, Surrey, GU4 7RQ

A Palladian house with a collection of 18th century furniture, porcelain textiles and carpets.

Cobham Bus Museum
Redhill Road, Cobham Surrey. KT11 1EF

The largest collection of historic London buses in a museum.

Dorking and District Museum
The Old Foundry, 62 West Street, Dorking Surrey. RH4 1BS

Toys, agricultural and domestic bygones, fossils, birds, paintings... World War II memorabilia, costumes, photographs, prints, books, press cuttings, notebooks, local maps, miscellaneous, radios, television sets.

Elmbridge Museum
Public Library, Church Street, Weybridge Surrey. KT13 8HJ

The social history of Elmbridge

Egham Museum
Literary Institute, High Street, Egham Surrey. GU25 4AN

Photos, documents, objects, maps, etc. relating to the history of Egham, the Hythe, Englefield Green, Virginia Water and Thorpe.

Museum of Farnham
Willmer House, 38 West Street, Farnham Surrey. GU9 7DX

A local history museum interpreting the story of Farnham through a variety of display techniques. Housed in a Grade I listed town house built in 1718.

Fire Brigades of Surrey Preservation Trust
Surrey Fire Brigades HQ, St Davids, 70 Wray Park Road, Reigate Surrey. RH2 0EJ

More than Fire Engines! This museum houses photographs, costumes, and objects illustrating the work of Fire Officers.

Guildford Museum
Castle Arch, Quarry Street, Guildford Surrey. GU1 3SX

The largest collection of archaeology, local history and needlework in Surrey. Displays include local characters such as Lewis Carroll and Gertrude Jekyll.

Guildford House Gallery
155 High Street, Guildford Surrey. GU1 3AJ

John Russell R.A. oils and pastels (Guildford born artist), contemporary craftwork, historical and modern paintings, drawings and prints. Changing temporary exhibitions of local artists and touring exhibitions.