Kingston Museum, Local museum in Kingston upon Thames, England
Kingston Museum is a museum housed in a protected building and presents collections across three main themes: early settlements, the town's history, and the work of photographer Eadweard Muybridge. The galleries offer broad insights into archaeology, social history, and artworks from the region.
The museum was founded in 1904 with support from Andrew Carnegie, a known industrialist and philanthropist. Its collections document Kingston's development from Anglo-Saxon times to the present day.
The museum displays photographs and objects that tell the story of Kingston's life and development over centuries. Visitors can see how the town changed from a settlement into an important community.
The building is centrally located in Kingston, near public transport, and has wheelchair access. Visitors should note that opening hours are limited to Thursday through Saturday and there is no entry fee.
The museum holds a globally recognized collection of photographs by Eadweard Muybridge, a photographer born in Kingston whose work revolutionized the medium. These images display pioneering techniques of early motion photography.
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