Museums · South East England
Emsworth Museum
In or near Purbrook.
Emsworth Museum — museum in Emsworth, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Emsworth · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Emsworth Museum is a museum in Hampshire, South-East England. Built or established in 1988, it dates from the modern period. The site is within the Chichester Harbour National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Havant parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Emsworth, about 0.4 km away. Postcode area PO10.
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Official information
Emsworth Museum focuses on the history of Emsworth and its community, showcasing the area's past through various exhibitions. Visitors can explore both permanent and temporary displays, as well as participate in guided walks during the summer months.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chichester Harbour
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Emsworth Museum is a modern museum located in Emsworth, South-East England, within the county of Hampshire. Established in 1988, it is situated in an area designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) within Chichester Harbour.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8481, -0.9377
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Havant
- Parish
- Havant, unparished area
- Postcode
- PO10 7DD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Havant
- Established
- 1988
- Nearest railway station
- Emsworth — 0.4 km
- Opening
- 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.
- Official site
- emsworthmuseum.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q113086315 (CC0)
- commons: Emsworth Museum - geograph.org.uk - 3136920.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Emsworth Museum?
- Emsworth Museum is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO10 7DD), in the parish of Havant, unparished area.
- What is Emsworth Museum?
- Emsworth Museum — museum in Emsworth, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Emsworth Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Emsworth, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO10 7DD.
- When was Emsworth Museum built?
- Built or established in 1988.
- Is Emsworth Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Emsworth Museum is part of the Chichester Harbour National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Emsworth Museum free to visit?
- Yes, Emsworth Museum is free to enter.
- How do I get to Emsworth Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Emsworth, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO10 7DD.