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Welcome to Elmbridge Museum

Watch our introductory video to find out about the history of Elmbridge Museum and the fascinating collection of objects we look after including art, archaeology, costume and social history which tell the story of the borough from the Stone Age to the present day.

Discover the museum’s varied exhibitions and learning programme and how to get in touch with our volunteer team to support with your local history research.

This video also includes a guide to the museum website and how you can create a user account to benefit from our digital resources including uploading community events onto the What’s On page and curating your own list of museum objects.

Latest news

New blog post

We're marking this International Women's Day by unearthing the story behind the forgotten Suffragist Miss Martineau. Learn more in this fascinating blog written by our Local Studies volunteer Anthony.

The Forgotten Suffragist of Esher: Who Was Miss Martineau?

How to visit us

Explore our latest exhibitions on display around the borough.

Discover an exhibition near you Visit our display at Cobham Library to sign up to Wheels of Time and collect your Roamin' Rex badge Use our interactive map to find exhibitions and events Create an account to submit public events and places of interest to our What's On page or create your own personal itinerary

What's On

Roman Cobham In 1942, the remains of a Roman bath house were discovered at Chatley Farm, on the outskirts of Cobham. In this exhibition we explore local Roman life, work, culture and practices.

go to Roman Cobham

Echoes of War An exhibition highlighting life on the Home Front in Elmbridge during the Second World War.

go to Echoes of War

Elmbridge's Early Settlers An exploration of what life was like in prehistoric Elmbridge, imaginatively brought to life by the artwork of students at St James C. of E. Primary School in Weybridge.

go to Elmbridge's Early Settlers

Surrey Wheels of Time

Elmbridge Museum is proud to be a member of the Surrey Wheels of Time programme which aims to encourage young people to visit museums and heritage venues across the county.

Enjoy finding out more about the history of Elmbridge through our five display cases located across the borough in the Elmbridge Civic Centre, local libraries and the Xcel Leisure Centre.

Make sure to visit our Cobham library display and keep a special eye open for signs of our time traveller Roamin’ Rex. You can collect your Wheels of Time badge here – remember to bring your purple lanyard to show the staff.

Visit the Surrey Wheels of Time website

Plan your time

See what is happening in and around Elmbridge on our interactive map

See what's on

Objects in Focus

WW2 Memorial Plaque Remembering the members of Esher Urban District Council who tragically lost their lives during the Second World War.

go to WW2 Memorial Plaque

Model of Newcastle Arms Learn more about one of the oldest inns in Weybridge

go to Model of Newcastle Arms

Model of Walton Manor House Discover the story behind Walton Manor House, the oldest surviving building in the Elmbridge area.

go to Model of Walton Manor House

Microwriter Meet the Microwriter, the tiny typing revolution that (almost) changed everything.

go to Microwriter

Stirrup Pump Learn how the Fire Guard used stirrup pumps during the Second World War.

go to Stirrup Pump

The Goonies Film Poster It's been 40 years since the UK release of The Goonies! The iconic film has become a cult classic and stood the test of time. Did you catch a showing of The Goodies at the former Embassy Cinema in Esher back in 1985?

go to The Goonies Film Poster

Picnic Basket Explore the contents of this charming picnic basket, well-used by Walton resident Gladys Ward throughout the 20th century.

go to Picnic Basket

First World War Silk Postcard First World War silk postcards conveyed messages between soldiers and families. Handcrafted by women embroiderers near the front lines, they are beautiful examples of sentimentality and wartime industry.

go to First World War Silk Postcard

Elmbridge at the Seaside Learn about seaside holidays of the past in Elmbridge through this Victorian card with a twist!

go to Elmbridge at the Seaside

Weybridge Heath September marks the start of change as summer gives way to autumn. How did Weybridge Health look in 1864, before development and ecological change?

go to Weybridge Heath

Ethel Harting's watercolours Discover the vibrant botanical watercolours created by Ethel Harting, inspired by local flora and fauna.

go to Ethel Harting's watercolours

Tudor Ointment Jar Discover Ogilvy's Apothecary and find out how this small jar contained an essential to Tudor sickness and health.

go to Tudor Ointment Jar

Oval Gold Locket What hidden tragedy lies inside this charming gold locket, owned by one of the best-know families in Elmbridge? Click here to discover its story.

go to Oval Gold Locket

Silk Brocade Pompadour Shoes How might a Georgian lady's uncomfortable footwear have made her 'desirable'?

go to Silk Brocade Pompadour Shoes

Oatlands Grotto Discover the fascinating story behind Oatlands Grotto

go to Oatlands Grotto

Discover more objects

Explore the collection of over 43,000 objects at your fingertips

Search the collection

The Diggers Project

Discover our ongoing work to investigate the historical story and international significance of the 17th century Surrey Diggers, a radical group during the English Civil War.

Follow our redeveloped Surrey Diggers Trail across the local area
Watch our five new Diggers Trail videos
Discover the suite of Diggers learning resources
Learn more by reading the blog series by our Academic in Residence

The Surrey Diggers Trail

Schools membership

Bring history to life in the classroom with our schools membership programme. We offer a wide range of resources designed to inspire your class to explore their local heritage. Discover our immersive outreach sessions, book a discovery box containing real museum objects, and take advantage of our free assembly service to find out what Elmbridge Museum could offer you today.

Find out more about our learning programme

Explore your local history

Go right back to the beginnings of the borough with our Brief History of Elmbridge timeline. Here you can discover about early settlers and the development of the local area to the place we know and love today.

For those who want to delve deeper, check out our Local Studies research service.

Learn more about your history

Echoes of War

Excavating Oatlands