Welcome to Chertsey Museum

the Borough Museum for Runnymede

the museum building, built in 1810

Chertsey Museum first opened to the public in 1965, displaying a collection of local history items, photographs, paintings, clocks, furniture and a large collection of Mycenaean, Cypriot, Italian and Greek pots.

Since then the collections have grown and now we have a fine collection of items exploring the history of the Runnymede area. They range from local archaeology and the history of Chertsey Abbey, fine and decorative art, to social history items, a large collection of documents and photographs, and the nationally significant Olive Matthews Collection of Dress and Textiles.

Latest events

Holiday Activities

29/05/2024

Holiday Activities - Create a Castle

Wednesday 29th May 2024 Use card to create a castle, complete with a working lolly stick...

Holiday Activities

30/05/2024

Holiday Activities - 1970s Family Fun Morning

Thursday 30th May 2024 1970s Family Fun Morning Come along to Chertsey Museum for our free, drop-in...

Museum Makes

01/06/2024

Family craft activity

FOR ALL THE FAMILY 1st Saturday on the month - 1:30pm to 3:30pm Join us for a fun family craft...

Planning a Visit?

Why not download our free audio guide before you come? Versions available for adult visitors and younger visitors - just download the izi.Travel app from your usual store