Museum of The Iron Age & Andover Museum

30/05/2026

Last Weekend of your Birthday Fact Hunt!

This year Andover Museum is celebrating its 45th anniversary, and we’re marking the occasion with a special birthday-themed trail!

Did you know lots of famous people from history were born in May? Come along and take part in our fun Birthday Fact Trail to find out who they are!
Explore the museum and search for six different people from the past. Each one has a birthday in May and a special link to Hampshire. Follow the clues, discover surprising facts, and see if you can match each person to their birthday.

Perfect for curious kids and their grown‑ups, this easy‑to‑follow trail is a great way to explore the museum together while learning something new. Pick up your trail sheet, grab a pencil, and let the birthday hunt begin!

Here until Sunday 31st May

Free Admission!

27/05/2026

Back to the Iron Age Thursday 28th May.

Hands on History every Thursday of the Hampshire school holidays Location:Museum of the Iron AgeCost:Free with ticket to Museum of the Iron AgeDate:28 May 2026Category:Art and Craft, Children & family activities, May half termTimes:11am - 3pm Step into the past and discover what life was really like...

27/05/2026

Craft Club today- Museum Mobiles.

Make and take crafts every Wednesday of the Hampshire School Holidays! Location:Museum of the Iron AgeCost:£2 per child with your 5th craft free!Date:27 May 2026Category:Art and Craft, Children & family activities, May half termTimes:11am - 3pm Get creative every Wednesday of the Hampshire School H...

25/05/2026

🍦We're open today and yes, you read that sign correctly, we have ICE CREAM! It's also pretty cool in here 😎

Escape the heat at the Andover Museum of the Iron Age!

22/05/2026

Members of the Upper Clatford History and Archaeological Group have been excavating the site of a pub that burnt down on 28th July 1888.
The New Inn was situated on land near the Pillhill Brook to the east of Sam White’s Hill. The road itself takes its name from the last innkeeper.
Recent research at the Hampshire Records Office has provided evidence that it was in existence in 1805 when a lease was granted to William Gilbert by the Lord of the Manor. The map of the Manor of Upper Clatford indicates that there was a building on the site in 1733. The archaeological research is based on a series of questions based on the historic data.
The excavation sought to find out, among other questions, which of the buildings was the New Inn and which were the residences; how many buildings could be identified; where was the fire started? could the buildings’ architecture and materials be identified?
The excavation is being directed by Kevin Holmes, a local archaeologist, and the project has generated a lot of interest in the village. Kevin commented
“Historic and archaeological research on this site has highlighted its importance in the infrastructure of the village which continues to this day. There are some puzzling bits about this excavation but that is what makes archaeology so interesting.”

Members of the public are invited to come to an Open Day on Bank Holiday Monday 25th May between 11.30am - 3pm.

The excavation has been generously funded with grants from Test Valley Borough Council, Hampshire County Council and the Hampshire Field Club. The Upper Clatford History & Archaeological Group is grateful to Mr D C Li for permission to excavate on the land and to Upper Clatford Parish Council for their practical support.

22/05/2026

Half term opening hours:
OPEN Saturday 23rd- Monday 25th May.
CLOSED Tuesday 26th May.
OPEN Wednesday 27th- Sunday 31st May.
Come and see us!

21/05/2026

During half term traybakes in Miss Gale's Tearoom are at the special price of just £2.00 per slice!
Offer runs from 22nd- 31st May.