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Southampton's Museums and Gallery

Children in the Archaeology MuseumWelcome to the museum and gallery pages. Please use the links to the left to find information on the museums and galleries in Southampton, current exhibitions and local collections, or download a copy of the current Arts and Heritage brochure.

We also offer a flexible service to schools and groups focusing on learning about the exhibitions and collections. There is also the provision for educational workshops in all our venues. All educational visits must be pre-booked. We advise booking early to secure your preferred date for a visit. For more information regarding education at any of the museums or gallery please see the learning and education pages. Try using our new booking enquiry form which is located in the top right hand corner.

Museum and Galleries Opening Hours - Please click on each venue

1. SeaCity Museum

More details about Southampton's SeaCity museum can be found on our SeaCity pages: http://www.southampton.gov.uk/seacity

2. Southampton City Art Gallery

Monday-Sunday 10am-5pm

Admission: Free

Please see Southampton City Art Gallery for further information.

Please note
We are closed on;
February 22nd all day due to staff training.
March 26th all day due to staff training.

3. Tudor House and Garden

Open daily, 10am-5pm

Admission Prices:

Adults£4.75
Children seven and over£3.00
Children under 7Free
Family Group (Two adults and three children)£12.00
Concessions (Over 60's and Students)£3.75

Please see the Tudor House and Garden page for further information.

Please note

We are closed on:
22 February 2012 all day due to staff training.
26 March 2012 all day due to staff training.

4. Westgate Hall (formerly Tudor Merchants Hall)

Available for hire only

Please see Westgate Hall for further information.

5. Collections Management Centre (Unit 31, City Industrial Park)

Prior booking/appointment only - charges apply

Please see Collections for further information.

6. Maritime Museum (The Wool House) - this museum has now closed

Please note:
The museum is now closed to the public in order for artefacts to be moved to the new museum, Sea City, which opens in April 2012.

7. Museum of Archaeology (God's House Tower) - this museum has now closed

Please note:
The museum is now closed to the public in order for artefacts to be moved to the new museum, Sea City, which opens in April 2012.

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