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Welcome to Twickenham Museum
Explore our local history dating back beyond the 10th century, entry is free. Discover fascinating stories and events of our past all carefully curated in a beautiful listed building nestled on the banks of the river Thames.
Unearthing the Stories that Shaped Our Community
Welcome to Twickenham Museum
Explore our local history dating back beyond the 10th century, entry is free. Discover fascinating stories and events of our past all carefully curated in a beautiful listed building nestled on the banks of the river Thames.
Unearthing the Stories that Shaped Our Community
People
Famous individuals who have significantly impacted the area’s cultural and historical legacy.
Places
A vast archive of historical places situated in Twickenham, Whitton, Teddington and the Hamptons
Exhibitions
A wide variety of exhibitions that showcase the rich cultural and historical tapestry of Twickenham.
Timeline
Our historical timeline includes key moments in the history of the area from 704AD up to the present day.
Education
The Twickenham Museum has created an archive of pages especially created for children, families, and schools.
Visit the Museum
Admission is free
Opening hours:
Fridays and Saturdays from 11am to 3pm
Sundays from 2pm to 4pm
There are rare occasions when we are unable to commit to these days or times, for which we apologise and look forward to welcoming you at some other time. Please call: 020 8892 4077 (during open times only).
Discover the history of Twickenham, Whitton, Teddington and the Hamptons. Featuring many people and where they lived, it is the counterpart of the Museum itself which is housed in a small building that can only display, or store, a fraction of our recorded past.
From the Collections
Explore history from Twickenham, Whitton, Teddington and the Hamptons dating back beyond the 10th century. Discover fascinating stories and events of our past all carefully curated in a beautiful listed building nestle not the banks of the Thames.
Antique Teapots
Our display of tea drinking history celebrates the famous tea merchants who once owned our building.
Watermen and Lightermen Uniform
Thames Watermen once epitomised the artisan makeup of Twickenham riverside.
Professor Cockles
Professor Cockles was an underwater stunt diver who entertained crowds for over 40 years.
This woolly rhino tusk is just one example of many other prehistoric creature and archaeological remains.
Discover our collection of prehistoric bones from the area
Hampton Court Palace
Detailed model of the palace on display in the museum
Mesolithic Flint Axe
From the Middle Stone Age period this axe was discovered in 1892. Find our more about it's history and more by visiting the museum...
Jack Waring’s lucky clock
This battered carriage clock holds a very special tale of World War Two.
Twickenham Green
This 18th century watercolour of Twickenham is one of a substantial gallery of historical images.
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Contact Us
Contact Us
Twickenham Museum
25, The Embankment
Twickenham, Middlesex
TW1 3DU
United Kingdom
Telephone: 020 8892 4077
© 2024 The Twickenham Museum
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