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The Gem of Emsworth

Welcome To Emsworth Museum

Emsworth Museum is dedicated to preserving, recording and telling the story of the town and its locality through the triumphs and tragedies of its people, businesses and organisations.

Opening Times

Open from Easter to October

  • Saturdays, Bank Hols 10.30 am – 4.30 pm.
  • Sundays 1.30 pm – 4.30 pm.
  • Fridays in August 10.30 am – 4.30 pm.
  • Disabled People Friendly – learn more

Events

In addition to the permanent exhibition in the main hall, Emsworth Museum holds temporary exhibitions in the David Rudkin Room throughout the season (April to October). Talks are organized out of season. Guided walks on the History of Emsworth occur during the summer.

Upcoming Events

Aug 29
August 29 @ 10:30 AM – October 26 @ 4:30 PM

Exhibition – From London to The Sea – The Final Leg

Nov 6
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Talk – Portsmouth and the Home Front 

Feb 5
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Talk – Global Wars and Chaos (How did we get there and what’s the solution?)  

Mar 5
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Talk – Violette Szabo GC

Apr 2
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Talk – Portsmouth 4 – The final chapter

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  • Portsmouth and Arundel Navigation Emblem

    Exhibition – From London to The Sea – The Final Leg

    This exhibition for Emsworth Museum opens on Friday 29 August and focuses on some of the local elements of the huge engineering project that is now firmly a part of…

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  • Talk – Portsmouth and the Home Front 

    JJ Marshallsay, known for his engaging local talks and audio trails in Portsmouth, will present this talk. JJ is passionate about Portsmouth’s history and has created the Memories of Bygone…

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  • Talk – Global Wars and Chaos (How did we get there and what’s the solution?)  

    Field Marshal The Lord Richards of Herstmonceux will present this talk.

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News

  • Thorney Island Air Crash of 1933
    Article | News

    Thorney Island Air Crash of 1933

    In 1933 a Hawker Fury aircraft crashed on Thorney Island indirectly creating the birth of RAF Thorney Island. The Hawker Fury was a…

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  • Fire Service Uniforms dating from early 20th century and from the 1970s.
    Exhibition Report | News

    The History of the Emsworth Fire Brigade

     This interesting and very informative exhibition was opened by Alan House, retired Deputy Chief Fire Officer for Hampshire on Saturday 31st August in…

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  • Lee at Soles of Emsworth
    News

    Singer Sewing Machine

    Dropping into Soles of Emsworth to get some shoes repaired seemed quite routine. That was until I started chatting with Lee about his…

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Online Exhibits

  • Emsworth Fire Brigade in their uniforms, complete with brass helmets - 1885
    Online Exhibit

    Emsworth Fire Brigade

    The Museum occupies the offices and council chamber of the Warblington Urban District Council, built in 1900 before the council merged with Havant…

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  • D-Day - British Forces during the Invasion of Normandy 6 June 1944.
    Online Exhibit

    80th Anniversary of D-Day

    June 6th 2024 was the 80th anniversary of the Allied landings on the beaches of Normandy. This exhibition reflects on the lead up…

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  • The Terror before Restoration - Stern
    Online Exhibit | Photo Gallery

    Photos of the Oyster Boat Terror

    Photos of the Oyster Boar Terror restored in 2006.

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Emsworth Echo

Read back numbers of the Emsworth Echo

  • Wreckage on Foreshore 1987
    Echo

    Emsworth Echo November 2023

    An Annual Bulletin about Local History and the Trust – Issue No. 55   November 2023

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  • Plaque to F/Lt Arthur B Woods and 2nd LT. Jan Bugge
    Echo

    Emsworth Echo November 2020

    An Annual Bulletin about Local History and the Trust – Issue No. 52   November 2020

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  • The pageant organised by Mary Soames to raise money for a new central heating system for Warblington Church
    Echo

    Emsworth Echo November 2021

    An Annual Bulletin about Local History and the Trust – Issue No. 53   November 2021

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10b North Street,
Emsworth,
Hants.
PO10 7DD.
ENGLAND

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