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Making friends and getting involved
How to find us
The Friends of Surrey Heath Museum was founded in 1987 to support and help publicise the work of the Museum. They enjoy a varied programme of events, including regular outings to places of historic interest, lectures and invitations to the private view evenings of the museum’s exhibitions.
Your history Surrey Heath Archives
Exhibitions & Events February – July 2015
Our museum archives and reference library are there for everyone to consult. We have a dedicated research room for those wishing to access our extensive local history archive. Please book your appointment in advance. Local character Kate Ward
Museum Shop If you need some inspiration when it comes to buying a birthday or Christmas gift, or just wanting a souvenir, why not visit our shop? The museum shop sells a range of historical publications as well as tempting toys and games from days gone by.
Discover the hidden treasures and stories of Surrey Heath from ancient to modern times
1952 Hairdressing Award (Ron Francis)
George Edward Lodge in his studio
Heritage Gallery The Heritage Gallery is run by Surrey Heath Museum Action Group and features displays and reference material from over 40 local clubs and societies. It includes special displays on archaeology, local history, photography, local artists and a shop selling local publications. Open 11am–4pm, Tuesday–Saturday, free admission. The Heritage Gallery, 31 Obelisk Way, Camberley, GU15 3SG.
The Museum is open 11am – 5pm, Wednesday – Saturday
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There’s always lots to see The Museum has a permanent exhibition gallery telling the story of Surrey Heath and a temporary exhibition area, featuring an array of changing exhibitions. An active events programme, for all ages, is held throughout the year.
The Museum The heart of local life Surrey Heath is a local museum telling the stories of the area’s past – covering the Stone Age, Iron Age, Roman times, mediaeval Surrey Heath, early transportation, highwaymen, coaching inns, the Royal Military College, the area’s agricultural and horticultural past, the development of Camberley and much, much more. The Museum opened in the 1930s (at that time known as Camberley Museum), its original collections were donated by the first curator, renowned local Historian George Poulter. Since that date the museum’s collections have continued to grow and include archaeology, domestic and industrial items, agricultural tools, photographs, paintings, costume, war time material – plus specialist collections on the work of George Edward Lodge (artist, naturalist and falconer (1860–1954)), Victorian photographer Robert Tucker Pain and twentieth century local photographer Ron Francis plus paintings by the artist Percy Harland Fisher (1865–1944).
Toddler Tuesdays Free drop-in fun and craft sessions for the under 5s, 10.30am–12noon (50p per child suggested donation) 10 Feb – Valentine’s Cards 10 March – Mother’s Day Present 14 April – What’s in the Sky 12 May – Wartime Games
Exhibitions 2015
9 June – Mad Mapping
31 Jan – 14 March George Edward Lodge An exhibition featuring the paintings, drawings and taxidermy samples created by this locally based, but internationally recognised artist. Foyer – Camberley Natural History Display
Toddlers’ Saturday Spin-offs It’s like Toddler Tuesdays but on a Saturday! 10.30am–12noon (50p per child suggested donation)
28 March – 13 June War Time Home A recreation of a home from both the First and Second World Wars in our exhibition gallery, with a ‘home made’ air raid shelter in the garden. Foyer – Spring Bonnets Hand crafted hats by Kate Baughan 24 June – 11 July Valerie Salveson A display of work by this highly talented local artist. Foyer – Art Work by Paul Culshaw 18 July – 29 Aug Surrey Health Bodies fit for summer! Foyer – Surrey Heath Photographic Competition 5 Sept – 31 Oct The Women of Surrey Heath Foyer – New Donations to the Museum Collection. 7 Nov – 23 Dec Frimley and Camberley Art Society Foyer – Surrey Guild of Craftsmen
Events 2015 Children’s Saturday Craft Sessions Drop-in 10.30am–12noon, £2.50 per child 21 March – Sciencetastic! Science and art come together to celebrate British Science Week (13–22 March)
14 July – Bubble Pictures
28 Feb – March Hares 28 March – Easter Egg Painting 30 May – Fairy Tales 27 June – Craft Time
Local History Events Sat 28 March , 2–4pm – Launch of the Wartime Home exhibition wartime music and food extravaganza! FREE Wed 29 April, 6–8pm – Launch of the ‘The Military Remnants of Surrey Heath’ leaflet FREE Sat 9 May, 11am–4pm – Behind the Scenes at the Museum (part of Local History Month (1–31 May) FREE Sat 30 May, 12noon–4pm – WI Wartime Bake Off and Craft Event Camberley Theatre
Evening Talks 6.30–8pm – please book in advance, £2.50 Fri 13 March – George Edward Lodge, The Man and his Legacy Brian Bird (Trustee of the George Edward Lodge Trust) Wed 22 April – Gallipoli Remembered Murray Rowlands Wed 10 June – Two World Wars of Music Alan Grace
Surrey Heath Walks Find out about the history of our area on these walking tours Please book in advance for all walks Wed 6 May – Monuments and Memorials Walk of the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst 9.30am–12.30pm, £25 (includes refreshments) Wed 13 May – Historic Frimley 6–8pm, £2.50 Sat 23 May – Historic Bisley Ranges 2–4.30pm, £5 (includes refreshments)
25 April – Handsome Hats & Beautiful Bonnets Create a spectacular hat to wear this springtime
Wed 3 June – Historic Bagshot 6–8pm, £2.50
20 June – Father’s Day Present Create a present to give to someone special this Father’s Day
Wed 15 July – Monuments and Memorials Walk of the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst 9.30am–12.30pm, £25 (includes refreshments)
Wed 8 July – Historic Camberley 6–7.30pm, £2.50
School Holiday Activities
Education service
18–21 Feb – Meet the Woodland Animals in our Half Term Woodland Quiz and Taxidermy Handling Activity All day, every day that we are open FREE
The Museum has been welcoming schools since its foundation. We offer a range of object based workshops (in school or in the museum) and object loan boxes, relating to the National Curriculum and reflecting the history of the Borough from ancient to modern times. For more information on the service please contact us or see our website.
1–11 April – Easter Egg Trail All day, every day that we are open FREE Thu 28 May – Princesses, Knights and Dragons Come and create stuff of legends in our fairy tale themed craft activity. Drop-in,10.30am–12noon, £2.50 Thu 30 July – Friendship Bracelets Celebrate International Friendship day by designing and creating your own bracelet to keep or give to a friend. Drop-in, 10.30am–12noon, £2.50
Tel 01276 707284 Email museum@surreyheath.gov.uk www.surreyheath.gov.uk/leisure/museum @SurreyHeathMuse Find us on Facebook