Making friends and getting involvedThe Friends of Surrey Heath Museum was founded in 1987 to support and help publicise the work of the Museum. They enjoy a varied programme of events, including regular outings to places of historic interest, lectures and invitations to the private view evenings of the museum’s exhibitions.

Your history Surrey Heath ArchivesOur museum archives and reference library are there for everyone to consult. We have a dedicated research room for those wishing to access our extensive local history archive. Please book your appointment in advance.

How to find us

Museum ShopIf you need some inspiration when it comes to buying a birthday or Christmas gift, or just wanting a souvenir, why not visit our shop? The museum shop sells a range of historical publications as well as tempting toys and games from days gone by.

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Local character Kate Ward

1952 Hairdressing Award (Ron Francis)

George Edward Lodge in his studio

Exhibitions & EventsFebruary – July 2015

Heritage GalleryThe Heritage Gallery is run by Surrey Heath Museum Action Group and features displays and reference material from over 40 local clubs and societies. It includes special

displays on archaeology, local history, photography, local artists and a shop selling local publications.

Open 11am–4pm, Tuesday–Saturday, free admission. The Heritage Gallery, 31 Obelisk Way, Camberley, GU15 3SG.

There’s always lots to seeThe Museum has a permanent exhibition gallery telling the story of Surrey Heath and a temporary exhibition area, featuring an array of changing exhibitions. An active events programme, for all ages, is held throughout the year.

Exhibitions 201531 Jan – 14 MarchGeorge Edward Lodge An exhibition featuring the paintings, drawings and taxidermy samples created by this locally based, but internationally recognised artist.Foyer – Camberley Natural History Display

28 March – 13 JuneWar Time Home A recreation of a home from both the First and Second World Wars in our exhibition gallery, with a ‘home made’ air raid shelter in the garden.Foyer – Spring Bonnets Hand crafted hats by Kate Baughan

24 June – 11 JulyValerie Salveson A display of work by this highly talented local artist.Foyer – Art Work by Paul Culshaw

18 July – 29 AugSurrey Health Bodies fit for summer!Foyer – Surrey Heath Photographic Competition

5 Sept – 31 OctThe Women of Surrey HeathFoyer – New Donations to the Museum Collection.

7 Nov – 23 DecFrimley and Camberley Art SocietyFoyer – Surrey Guild of Craftsmen

Events 2015 Children’s Saturday Craft Sessions Drop-in 10.30am–12noon, £2.50 per child21 March – Sciencetastic! Science and art come together to celebrate British Science Week (13–22 March)

25 April – Handsome Hats & Beautiful Bonnets Create a spectacular hat to wear this springtime

20 June – Father’s Day Present Create a present to give to someone special this Father’s Day

School Holiday Activities18–21 Feb – Meet the Woodland Animals in our Half Term Woodland Quiz and Taxidermy Handling Activity All day, every day that we are open FREE

1–11 April – Easter Egg Trail All day, every day that we are open FREE

Thu 28 May – Princesses, Knights and Dragons Come and create stuff of legends in our fairy tale themed craft activity. Drop-in,10.30am–12noon, £2.50

Thu 30 July – Friendship Bracelets Celebrate International Friendship day by designing and creating your own bracelet to keep or give to a friend. Drop-in, 10.30am–12noon, £2.50

Education serviceThe Museum has been welcoming schools since its foundation. We offer a range of object based workshops (in school or in the museum) and object loan boxes, relating to the National Curriculum and reflecting the history of the Borough from ancient to modern times. For more information on the service please contact us or see our website.

The MuseumThe heart of local lifeSurrey Heath is a local museum telling the stories of the area’s past – covering the Stone Age, Iron Age, Roman times, mediaeval Surrey Heath, early transportation, highwaymen, coaching inns, the Royal Military College, the area’s agricultural and horticultural past, the development of Camberley and much, much more.

The Museum opened in the 1930s (at that time known as Camberley Museum), its original collections were donated by the first curator, renowned local Historian George Poulter.

Since that date the museum’s collections have continued to grow and include archaeology, domestic and industrial items, agricultural tools, photographs, paintings, costume, war time material – plus specialist collections on the work of George Edward Lodge

(artist, naturalist and falconer (1860–1954)), Victorian photographer Robert Tucker Pain and twentieth century local photographer Ron Francis plus paintings by the artist Percy Harland Fisher (1865–1944).

Toddler Tuesdays Free drop-in fun and craft sessions for the under 5s, 10.30am–12noon (50p per child suggested donation)10 Feb – Valentine’s Cards

10 March – Mother’s Day Present

14 April – What’s in the Sky

12 May – Wartime Games

9 June – Mad Mapping

14 July – Bubble Pictures

Toddlers’ Saturday Spin-offs It’s like Toddler Tuesdays but on a Saturday! 10.30am–12noon (50p per child suggested donation) 28 Feb – March Hares

28 March – Easter Egg Painting

30 May – Fairy Tales

27 June – Craft Time

Local History EventsSat 28 March , 2–4pm – Launch of the Wartime Home exhibition wartime music and food extravaganza! FREE

Wed 29 April, 6–8pm – Launch of the ‘The Military Remnants of Surrey Heath’ leaflet FREE

Sat 9 May, 11am–4pm – Behind the Scenes at the Museum (part of Local History Month (1–31 May) FREE

Sat 30 May, 12noon–4pm – WI Wartime Bake Off and Craft Event Camberley Theatre

Evening Talks 6.30–8pm – please book in advance, £2.50Fri 13 March – George Edward Lodge, The Man and his Legacy Brian Bird (Trustee of the George Edward Lodge Trust)

Wed 22 April – Gallipoli Remembered Murray Rowlands

Wed 10 June – Two World Wars of Music Alan Grace

Surrey Heath Walks Find out about the history of our area on these walking tours Please book in advance for all walksWed 6 May – Monuments and Memorials Walk of the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst 9.30am–12.30pm, £25 (includes refreshments)

Wed 13 May – Historic Frimley 6–8pm, £2.50

Sat 23 May – Historic Bisley Ranges 2–4.30pm, £5 (includes refreshments)

Wed 3 June – Historic Bagshot 6–8pm, £2.50

Wed 8 July – Historic Camberley 6–7.30pm, £2.50

Wed 15 July – Monuments and Memorials Walk of the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst 9.30am–12.30pm, £25 (includes refreshments)

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