Winchester City Museum

Winchester City Museum Located in the heart of the historic city of Wi******er, City Museum tells the story of Wi******er from the Iron Age to the Early 20th Century

These sites are all operated by Hampshire Cultural Trust, a charitable trust.

The Great Hall and Westgate are closed today for a weddingCity Museum remains openAll venues will reopen Sunday 31 May a...
30/05/2026

The Great Hall and Westgate are closed today for a wedding

City Museum remains open

All venues will reopen Sunday 31 May at their normal times

📣 Living History Event Reminder - HAPPENING TODAY: Civil War at the City Museum!📣WHEN: Saturday the 30th of May 2026 - T...
30/05/2026

📣 Living History Event Reminder - HAPPENING TODAY: Civil War at the City Museum!📣

WHEN: Saturday the 30th of May 2026 - TODAY!
WHERE: Wi******er City Museum, The Square, Wi******er, SO23 9ES, Hampshire, United Kingdom
WHAT TIME: 10am - 16:00pm

Join the soldiers of The Marquess of Wi******er’s Regiment (The Marquess of Wi******er's Regiment) for a day of pikes and muskets! Learn about the life of an English Civil War soldier, explore the history of Stuart clothing, and discover the mysteries of the spice trade!

Please Note: This event is included in the price of museum admission. Don't forget to use your annual pass tickets throughout the coming year for more exciting events!

While you're here, don't forget to have a go at our themed craft activities! Design your own coat of arms, and complete our English Civil War museum trail! For a small charge, you can even create your own fabric heraldic banner to carry into battle!

Mains water has now been restored at the Great Hall, with all facilities now reopen
28/05/2026

Mains water has now been restored at the Great Hall, with all facilities now reopen

📣 Living History Event Announcement: Civil War at the City Museum!📣WHEN: Saturday the 30th of May 2026WHERE: Wi******er ...
28/05/2026

📣 Living History Event Announcement: Civil War at the City Museum!📣

WHEN: Saturday the 30th of May 2026
WHERE: Wi******er City Museum, The Square, Wi******er, SO23 9ES, Hampshire, United Kingdom
WHAT TIME: 10am - 16:00pm

Join the soldiers of The Marquess of Wi******er’s Regiment (The Marquess of Wi******er's Regiment) for a day of pikes and muskets! Learn about the life of an English Civil War soldier, explore the history of Stuart clothing, and discover the mysteries of the spice trade!

Please Note: This event is included in the price of museum admission. Don't forget to use your annual pass tickets throughout the coming year for more exciting events!

While you're here, don't forget to have a go at our themed craft activities! Design your own coat of arms, and complete our English Civil War museum trail! For a small charge, you can even create your own fabric heraldic banner to carry into battle!

The Great Hall currently has no water facilities, as a result, the toilets in venue are unable to be used. The venue is ...
27/05/2026

The Great Hall currently has no water facilities, as a result, the toilets in venue are unable to be used. The venue is otherwise open as normal

We are working to resolve this, the nearest toilets to the venue can be found outside and inside The Arc on Jewry Street

The Great Hall and Westgate will be closed on Saturday 30 May for a weddingCity Museum will remain open as usualAll venu...
25/05/2026

The Great Hall and Westgate will be closed on Saturday 30 May for a wedding

City Museum will remain open as usual

All venues will reopen on Sunday 31 May as normal

Thank you to everyone who supported our Big Give campaign.With your help, we raised over £13,000 through the campaign, u...
19/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who supported our Big Give campaign.

With your help, we raised over £13,000 through the campaign, unlocking vital match funding to help children and young people find inspiration, creativity and joy in the arts when they need it most. Since the campaign closed, further gifts and Gift Aid have taken the total to over £18,000, which is a wonderful result.

We are also grateful to the donor who provided match funding and believes deeply in this work, helping every pound given to go further. Together, this shared commitment will enhance local children and young people’s connection to their local museum or gallery and access to creative opportunities

Today we mark the 49th International Museum Day! A day founded to celebrate the international museum community, develop ...
18/05/2026

Today we mark the 49th International Museum Day! A day founded to celebrate the international museum community, develop “mutual understanding, cooperation and peace among people,” as set out by the IMD committee. Each year tens of thousands of museums take part: over 37,000 from 158 countries in 2025 alone!

There has always been an inherent relationship between museums, learning and debate. Museum heritage stretches back to the medieval universities of Europe, with public museums emerging from the 16th century onwards. Our museum itself was purpose-built in 1903. With more than 2,000 museums across the UK, we are rich with opportunities for debate, discovery, and shared understanding. By safeguarding heritage, offering spaces for reflection, and welcoming visitors of all ages, museums remain spaces of education and connection.

This year’s theme, ‘Museums Uniting a Divided World,’ is particularly poignant. Coinciding with the 80th anniversary of the International Council of Museums, it highlights the power of museums and the wider heritage sector to bridge cultural, social, and geopolitical divides. Museums foster conversation, encourage critical thinking, and create inclusive spaces where communities can meet, question, and learn together.

This year’s theme also aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals, a set of seventeen goals to be achieved by 2030 set out by the United Nations. By promoting reduced inequalities through learning and inclusive programming, supporting peace, justice and strong institutions through trusted spaces for dialogue and difficult histories, and strengthening partnerships through collaboration across communities, museums are in essence what the two organisations stand for: connecting people through education and understanding.

Helping us learn about our past; while encouraging curiosity about the future, museums keep history alive and allow us to reflect on our past as a means of moving towards a brighter future.

12/05/2026

Only 3 days left to have your donation doubled in our match-funding campaign for our Children and Young People's Fund.

The more we raise, the more children and young people we can support, with opportunities and safe spaces to express themselves, explore their feelings and build confidence - like the ceramics workshops shown here.

If you can, please make a donation today, and make double the difference in the lives of children and young people.
Donations must be made before midday on 15th May to be eligible for match-funding.

Please make your donation via the Big Give platform here: https://buff.ly/0CIreUT

Thank you for your support 🙏

A huge thank you to everyone who has donated to our Children and Young People’s Fund during our match funding campaign s...
08/05/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who has donated to our Children and Young People’s Fund during our match funding campaign so far.

Your generosity is directly funding creative programmes across our venues, that provide safe spaces for children to express themselves, explore their emotions and build self-confidence.

Could you help us to help even more children and young people? We’d love to reach our target and have a little way to go!

By donating what you can before midday on 15th May, your contribution will be doubled, thanks to a very generous supporter of our work.

For more information about the work of our Children and Young People’s Fund and to make your donation, head to the Big Give platform here: https://buff.ly/0CIreUT
Thank you

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City Museum/The Square
Wi******er
SO239ES

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

Telephone

+441962863064

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