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.
Exhibition – Brook Meadow
by Colin Brotherston The first exhibition in the David Rudkin Room for 2024 describes the local nature reserve and haven for wildlife near Emsworth town centre. Brook Meadow is located…
Walks by Emsworth Museum
Summer Walks Where: Guided 1½ to 2 hour walks looking at the history of Emsworth When: Wednesday evenings 5th June, 3rd July and 7th August Cost: £5 per head Meet:…
Exhibition – Nic Cowper Watercolour Artist
Nic Cowper is an artist, speaker and teacher working around the south coast. A natural painter, he is self-taught, and has used almost every known medium. However, watercolour is the…
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News
Helen, The Queen and Maundy Money
Congratulations to Helen Hockey, Emsworth Museum steward, and one of the recipients of this year’s Royal Maundy gift of coins. Helen is organist…
David Willetts visits Emsworth Museum
EMHT President, The Rt Hon Lord Willetts of Havant, visited Emsworth Museum on Good Friday to celebrate the opening of Emsworth Museum for…
Emsworth Museum opens Good Friday
Emsworth Museum opens again on Good Friday, March 29th after our Winter break. There has been extensive re-decoration of the hallway, reception area…
Online Exhibits
Emsworth Echo now On-line
The Emsworth Echo is an annual bulletin published by the EMHT (Emsworth Maritime and Historical Trust), which run the Emsworth Museum. EMHT members…
Archaeology on the Coastal Plain
View the Exhibition online. This exhibition, curated by Ann Davies, showcased some of the work undertaken in recent years by Chichester & District…
Brickmaking in Emsworth – Postscript
from Trevor Davies View the Brickmaking Exhibition on-line. Now that the Brickmaking exhibition has closed, we can celebrate the interaction with the Emsworth…
Emsworth Echo
Read back numbers of the Emsworth Echo
Emsworth Echo November 2020
An Annual Bulletin about Local History and the Trust – Issue No. 52 November 2020
Emsworth Echo November 2021
An Annual Bulletin about Local History and the Trust – Issue No. 53 November 2021
Emsworth Echo Special Edition 2005
to Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Emsworth Maritime & Historical Trust