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Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery

Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery

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About Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery

Discover local history and art in this welcoming Petersfield venue offering full accessibility for wheelchairs and pushchairs, plus family-friendly facilities including refreshments and even four-legged visitors.

What's nearby

  • Josie's next door
  • Petersfield Infant School next door
  • St Peter's Church next door
  • Petersfield Physic Garden 150m away
  • Waitrose & Partners 200m away

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

Good to know

Accessibility

  • ✓Accessible parking
  • ✓Accessible entrance
  • ✓Accessible toilet

Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.

Photos

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Facilities

Toilets Free Wifi Gift Shop Accessible Toilets Baby Changing Food Available Wheelchair Friendly Dog Friendly Pushchair Friendly Wheelchair Hire

Opening hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM – 5:00 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

judith ross

A gem of a museum with both art and history on display. Housed in the old police station and court house with bits of both preserved. There's something of interest for anyone. It's a rare museum to combine local history and art so well. We especially enjoyed the Flora Twort drawings on display.

· via Google

Ali Dolphin

A must-visit attraction for Petersfield residents past and present looking to explore the history of the town and its surrounding area. I visited with my daughter on a quiet Saturday afternoon. The exhibits are small but there is lots of interactive elements to them to keep kids entertained including the former cells. I would highly recommend if you haven’t already visited.

· via Google

Kelly Bicknell

We went here for toddler takeover and I can't compliment the staff enough. So much effort had gone into the day, some absolutely lovely, authenticly cheery and incredibly helpful individuals. Thank you for making us feel so welcome and involved. Letting my son roll hundreds of balls down the ramp made his day!

· via Google

Tim Lambert

I really liked this museum. You might think that because Petersfield is a small town it probably doesn't have much history. You would be wrong! It has been a market town since the 12th century and actually has a very interesting history. Also several famous people were born in/lived in Petersfield. It is in a Victorian police station so I got to see the old police cells.

· via Google

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Visitors say this history museum offers exceptional coffee and a welcoming atmosphere with helpful staff who are attentive to mobility issues. They also highlight the interesting and well-laid-out displays, and the current exhibition of art inspired by the South Downs.

Summary via Google

At a glance

Address
1 Saint Peter's Road, Petersfield, GU32 3HX Get directions
Category
Museums & Galleries
Guest rating
4.6 / 5 (121 reviews)
Suitable for
All Ages
Suggested visit
1-2 hours
Setting
Indoor
Good for children
Yes
Toilets on site
Yes
Destination
Petersfield