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

Museum Monkeys

03/05/2024
Join Charlie the Chimp for singing, stories and crafts! Activities are aimed at under 5s with...

Fun With Fabric

03/05/2024

Creative craft for adults

If you are crafty and want to learn new skills, or just brush up on your technique then come along...

Museum Makes

04/05/2024

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