Surrey Heath Museum

21/05/2026

Two very different conservation projects today. We have a copy of Thomas Gainsborough’s, Mrs. Siddons, on display. It was found in Camberley Theatre in a cavity of a wall. Our wonderful volunteer Luciano Cassaro is repairing the gilt frame. The other is the cover of a 90cm long taxidermy Pike, caught locally in 1899 by Thomas Morris. Skillfully repaired by our Chairman of Trustees, Bernard Baverstock. The longest Pike ever caught in UK was 115 cm long, so Thomas didnt do too badly 127 years ago!

21/05/2026

21/05/2026

Model Tank Display talk at 12.30 today with Gareth Thomas.

20/05/2026

We had the first trip of our Heritage Supporters' Group this year. It was a return trip on the Watercress Line (Alton to Alresford) and a tour of the Ropley Engineering Sheds. It was a wonderful place to visit and the engineering sheds - each shed per section of the steam train - were fascinating. Well worth a visit.

15/05/2026

Local Artist Philip Barber is displaying his art work at Surrey Heath Museum until 4th July 2026 - he mainly works in oil to explore his love of space, flowers and the colours in everyday life.

15/05/2026

We have welcomed local model maker, Gareth Thomas, to diplay his lovingly created collection of model tanks - from World War I onwards. If you have a collection of craft, art, model making, collectables etc. you think others would be interested in, please get in touch. Thanks to Gareth for this display which runs until 7th June 26. He will also be talking on his collection on Thursday 21st May at 12.30.

15/05/2026

Surrey Heath Museum is celebrating our 91st year with an exhibition covering the museum's past - 'Celebrating 90 years of preserving Local Heritage'. We began in Sept 1935 in a corridor of the old Frimley & Camberley council offices. The museum has had 5 homes since that time and the collection, donated by local people, has grown. On display are diverse collection of items from the museum's stores, not always on put on display - 1929 John Logie Baird Televisor, 1950s Mobo Steel Riding Horse, 1900 Taxidermy Pike, caught at Mytchett and more. The exhibition runs until the 4th July and it would be great to welcome you.

12/05/2026

At Surrey Heath Museum, we’ve always believed that museums are good for the soul and now research suggests they may be as beneficial to your health and wellbeing as exercise! Taking time to explore, reminisce and connect with local history can help reduce stress, lift your mood and support overall wellbeing.

So why not swap the treadmill for a trip through time? Discover our fascinating objects, local stories and a welcome space here at Surrey Heath Museum. Your mind (and perhaps even your health) will thank you for it!

Surrey Heath The Square Camberley

Academics said their study provides evidence that arts and cultural engagement should be “recognised as a health-promoting behaviour in a similar way to exercise”