Welcome to Surrey Heath Museum
Our aim is to preserve, manage and document the heritage of this Borough. We promote our unique heritage via free public exhibitions, events, outreach and research access
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ABOUT THE MUSEUM >
Surrey Heath Museum has existed since the 1930s, beginning as Camberley Museum and changing to Surrey Heath Museum in 1984. The museum is in The Square shopping centre, Camberley with displays on our local history, small shop and research enquiries.
Free Entry
OUR COLLECTIONS >
The early items in the collection were donated by Harold Poulter, the first Curator and grandson of local architects, The Poulter Brothers. For nearly 100 years the collection has been added to and includes items from prehistoric times through to modern day - agricultural, costume, paintings, photographs, domestic and industrial items - up to 40,000 objects.
HERITAGE GALLERY >
Surrey Heath Museum created a unique community partnership when we joined with the Heritage Gallery in June 2018, a long supporter of our work. The Museum is on the ground floor of 33 Obelisk Way and the Heritage Gallery on the first floor. They hold talks on a variety of subjects every Thursday lunchtime and a space for local historians, craft and artist displays plus second hand book shop.
Displays & Services
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Displays & Collection
Our permanent displays cover the history of Surrey Heath and include archaeology, geology, local commerce, military history and our wonderful natural history. We have a World War I kitchen and World War 2 parlour and air raid shelter. Ten percent of our collections are on display, the remaining is in store and used for changing displays and research enquiries.
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Exhibitions & Events
We run a busy exhibition programme with 3 to 4 change-overs a year, plus special displays.
Each year we run a series of walks, talks and children's workshops. Plus have a Heritage Supporters' Group who visit local places of interest.
Learn About Our Exhibitions and Events for 2025 through to March 2026 -
Research Facilities
The museum has a number of important local archive collections which include Ron Francis photographs (1946-1990), Alf Tarry material and information files on anything and everything to do with Surrey Heath.
Making our Collections Accessible
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School Workshops
Our dedicated education service runs workshops in schools and in the museum.
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Talks & Walks
WALKS: We run several walks each year in Camberley and nearly all the local villages.
TALKS: For each exhibition we run a talk by the artist or museum staff. We also run a programme of talks for local groups and societies.
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Reminiscence
We run special interactive sessions in care homes and sheltered housing on a variety of subjects.
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Past Projects & Exhibitions
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Our Supporters
We have wonderful support in the community including - please follow the links below.
Surrey Heath Museum and Heritage Foundation - Charitable Trust
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Our Collection Policies - Museum Accreditation
Surrey Heath Museum Policies - please follow the links below.
Collections Development Policy
Become a Volunteer
Surrey Heath Museum volunteers are central to our exhibitions and events.
Explore Our Shop - this section of our website is still being worked on. Sorry, please visit again.
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PUBLICATIONS
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ACCESSORIES
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POCKET MONEY TOYS
Contact Us
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Surrey Heath Museum
33 Obelisk Way
Camberley
Surrey GU15 3SGTelephone: 01276 23771
Email: museum@surreyheath.gov.uk -
Supporters & Partners
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