The Gem of Emsworth
Welcome To Emsworth Museum
Emsworth Museum is dedicated to advancing the education of the public in the history of Emsworth and the surrounding area, 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 room, 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.
See More Events
Online Exhibits
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Women of Emsworth
Welcome “Where there is a woman, there is magic.” – Ntozake Shange Introduction This on-line exhibition shows the material exhibited at Emsworth Museum…
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Brook Meadow
Local Nature Reserve What, Where and Why This online exhibition shows the material exhibited at Emsworth Museum from March 29th to April 21st,…
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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…
Future events
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Talk – Nigel Gossop: Untangling Christmas or a Load of Old Baubles
A look at some of the stories behind the many curious traditions that go towards making our Christmases so memorable. This entertaining seasonal talk will provide answers to questions about…
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Talk – Field Marshal The Lord Richards of Herstmonceux, GCB. CBE. DSO.DL
Field Marshal Richards is one of the best-known British generals of modern times. He retired in 2013 after over forty years of service in the British Army and a career…
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Talk – Peter Gregory: Behind the Scenes at The Chelsea Flower Show
Peter is Emeritus Professor of Global Food Security at the University of Reading. He is a soil scientist by profession with over 40 years of experience of research in soils,…
News
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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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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…
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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…
Emsworth Echo
Read back numbers of the Emsworth Echo
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Emsworth Echo November 2023
An Annual Bulletin about Local History and the Trust – Issue No. 55 November 2023
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Emsworth Echo November 2020
An Annual Bulletin about Local History and the Trust – Issue No. 52 November 2020
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Emsworth Echo November 2021
An Annual Bulletin about Local History and the Trust – Issue No. 53 November 2021
