Welcome

Behind its narrow blue entrance (on the right above), the museum opens out into history and art galleries, a library, shop, coffee shop, garden and Visitor Information Point.

We regret that Godalming Museum is currently closed. This was a difficult decision but we believe it to be in line with government advice and with the museum's responsibilities to its community, visitors and volunteers.

Digging for History on Witley Common

Visit the digging Surrey’s past Facebook page to see the latest news of the museum’s Heritage Lottery funded community archaeology project to investigate the First and Second World War army camps on Witley Common, with the National Trust and the Surrey County Archaeological Unit

New in the museum

Godalming Capriccio

A large oil painting in the Resources Room showing the main buildings of Godalming in the 19th Century in an imaginative and fantastical way.

The Clive Downes Archive

37 museum boxes holding over 5400 pages providing an archive for Farncombe. This is the work of local historian Clive Downes. It is available in the Museum Library.

New on the website

Images of events in Godalming from 1881 to 2012

Coming soon

Saxon Life and Death - A Unique Cemetery in Godalming

by Rob Poulton, Senior Archaeologist at the Surrey County Council Archaeological Unit

THIS LECTURE HAS HAD TO BE POSTPONED. We will be contacting ticket holders and will publicise the re-arranged date as soon as possible

Click here for more details of forthcoming exhibitions and talks

Explore the story of the town and surrounding villages, its landscape and its peopleThe Peoples Gallery. Explore its timeline and historical images.

Uncover some surprising connections: with the Titanic; with Georgia: with Sir Winston Churchill and with public electricity.

Discover the art, architecture and gardens of Gertrude Jekyll, Sir Edwin Lutyens and the South West Surrey Arts and Crafts.

Delve into the wealth of information in the Local Studies Library.

Enjoy exhibitions featuring the work of local artists and craft workers.

Look for a special gift in the museum's shop?

Relax with friends in the peaceful garden.

Enjoy refreshments in the coffee shop.

Information about local attractions, activities and services.

Godalming Museum caring for the environment

The museum was founded in 1921 and is administered by the Godalming Museum Trust, supported by Waverley Borough Council and Godalming Town Council.

What to see and do

Historic Godalming

Education

Visits and contacts

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