What's On at the Museum

If you are unable to book tickets through our online booking system, please call the Museum office for assistance.
As a charity, we regret that tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded after purchase.


On Sunday 3rd December we will be open for the Christmas market with our shop, cafe, market stalls and Father Christmas. When purchasing from the cafe, please could you pay with cash.

Exhibitions
Images of Haslemere: Georgian Watercolours by John and Edward Hassell
3 November-23 December
From 1820 to 1833, John and his son Edward Hassell produced more than 2,000 watercolours of Surrey. This exhibition focuses on the Hassells' depictions of the local area, which reveal a picturesque view of Surrey before the age of the railway.
Early Years
Come along and enjoy our fun-filled Early Years sessions for children under 5 and their parents and carers. Our sessions have a relaxed atmosphere where children can listen to a story and get hands-on with a craft activity.
Snail Trail
Friday 17 November 10.30-11.30am
Follow the story of one snail's trail as he journeys around the garden and then make a trail of your own.
Adults £1.50 | Children £2.50 | Book in advance
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Gruffalo
Friday 1 December 1.30-2.30pm
Listen to this modern classic story and make your own Gruffulo picture and visit the galleries to see if we can find any of the characters from the story.
Adults £1.50 | Children £2.50 | Book in advance
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Christmas Decorations
Friday 15 December 10.30-11.30am
Listen to a festive story and make a decoration to take home.
Adults £1.50 | Children £2.50 | Book in advance
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Family Events
Visit Santa at Haslemere Christmas Market
Sunday 3 December 11am-3pm
Santa will be at the Museum as part of Haslemere's Christmas Market. Visit him and receive a small gift. The Cafe will be open and we ask if you could please pay with cash.
Children £3
No need to book
Haslemere Mummers
Saturday 16 December 11am
Come along to the performance of this traditional play. Twenty minutes of family fun.
Donations
No need to book
Santa's Victorian Parlour
16, 20, 21 & 22 December 10.30am-4.30pm | 23 December 10.30am-2pm
Come and visit Santa as he takes time out before Christmas to relax in his charming Victorian Parlour. Children receive a gift.
Members £4 | Non-Members £5 | Book in advance
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Early Birds' Santa's Victorian Parlour
Monday 18 December 10.30am-12pm
Specially for families with a child who has additional needs such as an Autistic Spectrum Condition.
Members £4 | Non-Members £5 | Book in advance
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museum explorers
Museum Explorers is a group for 5-11 year olds (parents do not need to stay). Join us once a month on a Saturday and selected dates throughout the school holidays and enjoy a variety of subjects and activities based around our diverse collections, exhibitions, or seasonal and national events.
Good Ol' St Nicholas
Saturday 2 December 10.30am - 12.00 noon
5 - 11 years
Learn about this Saint who is often connected to Christmas, along with some of the associated traditions from different countries around the world.
Members £5 | Non-Members £7 | Accompanying adults £2 | Book in advance
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SOLD OUT
Christmas Crafts
Tuesday 19 December 10.30am - 12.00 noon
5 - 11 years
Enjoy a fun filled morning making a variety of creative Christmas crafts to take home.
Members £5 | Non-Members £7 | Accompanying adults £2 | Book in advance
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Talks, Tours, Walks and Workshops
Creative Wellbeing Workshop: A Crafty Christmas
Tuesday 21 November 7-9pm
Join Artist Diana Burch for a fun evening of Christmas related arts and crafts.
Members £10 | Non-members £15 | Book in advance
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Tea & Talk: A New Perspective
Wednesday 29 November 2.30pm
Join our new Curator, Sam Tabner, as she shares what she has discovered about items from our ethnography collection ahead of a redesign of that area of our galleries.
Members free | Non-members £3 | Book in advance
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special events
Cards for Good Causes
20 October - 13 December
Buy Christmas cards, calendars and more. For charity.
Haslemere 'Rock Choir Live' Christmas Concert
Tuesday 28 November | Doors open 7pm for 7.30pm start
Join us for an evening of festive songs and popular music performed by our local Rock Choir. There will be a limited licensed bar and a raffle, with proceeds going towards the upkeep of Haslemere Museum.
Adults £15 | Under 16 £11 | Book in advance
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Bridge and Afternoon Tea
Museum Fundraiser Friday 1st December
An afternoon of bridge with a delicious tea (please bring your own table, cloth & pencils) To book please contact Beryl Bishop on berylbishop34@gmail.com or telephone 01428 661486 Raffle and best score prizes.
Tables of 4 £50 | Book in advance