Andover Museum & The Museum of The Iron Age

6 Church Close
Andover
Hampshire
SP10 1DP

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Andover Museum


  • Trace Andover's history from Saxon times to the present day
  • Discover a wealth of fascinating archaeological finds
  • Enjoy an exciting programme of temporary exhibitions in our gallery. Subjects include art, craft, photography, history and more
  • Take a look at our local exhibitions by local artists, special interest groups and school children
  • Relax in our coffee shop
  • Friends of Andover Museum. To join our active and enthusiastic group of supporters please ask for membership details
  • Access - Ramp available for three step entrance, stairlift and stairs to first floor
  • Free car parkFeatures include....
  • Natural history gallery
  • Dacre Room of local archaeology
  • Royalty, religion and superstition in Saxon and medieval times
  • 19th century Period Room
  • Victorian Andover including Weyhill Fair and workhouse scandal
  • The last 30 years - Andover's rapid growth over the last generation
  • Children's holiday activities. We arrange a variety of activities and workshops for children in the school holidays. Please ask for details
  • Andover's history is detailed in the fascinating collection of publications, documents, maps and photographs in our local resource room. Please ask for details

    Museum of the Iron Age

    Step inside the Museum of the Iron Age and discover a way of life that was destroyed by the Romans. The displays will give you a vivid impression of what life was like for our prehistoric ancestors who farmed, fought, worshipped and died in Wessex seventy generations ago.
  • life-size models of a weaver and warrior
  • reconstructed rampart and roundhouse
  • miniature street scene
  • many of the recently excavated objects
  • replicas of tools, a plough, grave pits and much much more



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    Opening Times
    (2009 times)
    Andover Museum: Tuesday to Saturday 10.00am to 5.00pm.
    Last Admission 4.30pm.

    Museum of the Iron Age: Tuesday to Saturday 10.00am to 5.00pm.
    Last Admission 4.30pm.

    Admission Charges
    (2009 prices)
    Free entry to both museums.

    Directions
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