museum of farnham · 38 West Street

We’re delighted to welcome you back to the Museum of Farnham as the sun (hopefully) shines on another busy summer of activities. Located in a beautiful early Georgian town house with an equally stunning walled garden, the Museum of Farnham seeks to share Farnham’s history, from its prehistoric roots and Georgian grandeur to the rich craft heritage that still flows through the town today.

There are plenty of reasons to visit us during the long summer days and evenings ahead. Children can take part in our popular Crafty Kids sessions, become a Curious Curator for the day or try one of our self-guided activities. There’s also outdoor theatre from Bard in the Yard and music from contemporary folk artist Hannah Scott.

The Secret Garden Café will be open for light refreshments on certain event days, so we hope you will join us for tea, coffee and cake in our idyllic walled garden.

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Crafty Kids: Half Term

Wed 31 May & Thu 01 June 10am-12pm · £3.50 per child

Get creative this half term with our fun and messy drop-in craft sessions. All materials are provided and there’s no clearing up to do! Children must be accompanied by an adult. For ages 3-7.

Summer Sessions: Hannah Scott MUSI

Sat 08 July 7pm (gates 6.30pm) · £10 (£5 under 18s)

Praised by Seth Lakeman for her ‘wonderful songwriting’, contemporary folk musician Hannah Scott joins us in the museum’s walled garden for an evening of distinctive vocals, powerful melodies and thought-provoking lyrics. Enjoy refreshments from The Secret Garden Café.

Crafty Kids: Summer Holidays

Wednesday 02, 09, 16 & 23 August 10am-12pm · £3.50 per child

Explore various materials and activities every Wednesday morning with our fun and messy drop-in sessions. All materials are provided and there’s no clearing up to do! Children must be accompanied by an adult. For ages 3-7.

Curious Curators: History Detectives

Thu 03 August 10.30am-12.30pm · £6.50 per child

Calling all history detectives! Some mystery suitcases have turned up at the museum and we need your help reuniting them with their owners. Unpack the suitcases, find the clues and uncover the stories of the people who once owned them. For ages 7-13.

Curious Curators: Young Inventors

Thu 10 August 10.30am-12.30pm · £6.50 per child

Follow in the footsteps of local inventor John Henry Knight and create your own invention using new and recycled materials. What will your creativity conjure up? We can’t wait to see your inventive ideas. For ages 7-13.

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Curious Curators: Time Travellers

Thu 17 August 10.30am-12.30pm · £6.50 per child

Discover what your life might have been like in the past as we use our five senses to time travel through thousands of years of history, with plenty of opportunities to try out handson activities along the way. For ages 7-13.

Curious Curators: Potty About Archaeology FA MI LY

Thu 24 August 10.30am-12.30pm · £6.50 per child

Channel your inner archaeologist as we investigate the history that lies beneath our feet. See original prehistoric pottery, try your hand at excavating and create your own prehistoric clay pot to take home. For ages 7-13.

Bard in the Yard: King Leonardo TH EATR E

Sat 26 August 6.30pm (gates 6pm) · £12 (£10 under 18s)

William Shakespeare is stuck. He’s trying to write a new masterpiece with the weight of his company’s return to the stage on his shoulders. Help him write King Lear in this ‘irresistible’ (The Guardian) new play. For ages 10+.