About Curtis Museum
This High Street museum offers fascinating exhibits for families to explore together, with an onsite restaurant for refreshments during your visit, though accessibility is limited.
What's nearby
- Howden Insurance Brokers - Alton next door
- Murat's Kebab House next door
- The Crown Hotel next door
- Cucina Dei Sapori next door
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
This seems like an ideal place to spend some time. I did not go into the museum because of my significant foot pain and the walking became a bit much. I also think that it was lovely to see the woman at the front desk knitting because that is something that you do not see on a regular basis. It was really nice to see and she was very friendly. The nearby War Mememorial is also worth seeing. People have taken the time to decorate stones and it is a beautiful job and effort. Please see the photos I took of them because I think that they are just wonderful.
· via Google
Friendly staff and a great museum. Good mix of historical information about Alton and the surrounding area with a variety of interesting exhibits. Also great for children - dedicated children's area at the start with toys and game as well as various things to do dotted around the museum. Treasure trail was fun for the kids. Well worth a visit.
· via Google
A cute, free, old-fashioned museum that’s worth a 20-minute browse. I love any history so enjoyed the Neolithic and Roman history in particular. The gem of the collection is considered a brooch but it’s not that impressive IMO visually. Maybe better lighting would help? I liked the Roman doodle better and a pretty funny poster on pigs at the market. The Barbies inside the exhibits is an interesting touch (relates to a children’s discovery trail).
· via Google
The Curtis Museum is a little gem of a museum at the top of Alton High Street. There are exhibits that will probably interest everyone including Prehistoric, Roman, Saxon, paintings, toys, etc, etc. also a lovely room for children’s play and activities. Admission is free. Don’t forget to see the bust of Jane Austin just outside.
· via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Assembly Rooms, 1a High Street, Alton, GU34 1BA Get directions
- Category
- Museums & Galleries
- Guest rating
- 4.6 / 5 (90 reviews)
- Suitable for
- All Ages
- Setting
- Indoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Destination
- Alton