Curtis Museum, Local history museum in Alton, Hampshire, England.
The Curtis Museum contains extensive collections spanning 100 million years of regional history, including prehistoric tools and Roman artifacts from Hampshire.
William Curtis established the museum in 1865 after founding the Alton Mechanics Institute in 1837 to promote natural sciences education.
The Gallery of Childhood exhibits an extensive collection of toys and dolls from the 18th century, demonstrating changes in childhood experiences.
The museum opens Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, offering free entry with suggested donations for continued operations.
The museum displays the Alton Buckle, a silver gilt Anglo-Saxon artifact discovered in Mount Pleasant cemetery, representing 6th-century male jewelry.
Location: Hampshire
Address: High Street, Alton GU34 1BA GU34 1BA GU34 1BA
Phone: 0142082802
Website: https://hampshireculture.org.uk/curtis-museum
GPS coordinates: 51.14990,-0.97408
Latest update: March 9, 2025 04:52
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