The Gem of Emsworth
Welcome To Emsworth Museum
Emsworth Museum is dedicated to preserving, recording and telling the story of the town and its locality through the triumphs and tragedies of its people, businesses and organisations.
Opening Times
Open from Easter to October
- Saturdays, Bank Hols 10.30 am – 4.30 pm.
- Sundays 1.30 pm – 4.30 pm.
- Fridays in August 10.30 am – 4.30 pm.
- Disabled People Friendly – learn more
Events
In addition to the permanent exhibition in the main hall, Emsworth Museum holds temporary exhibitions in the David Rudkin Room throughout the season (April to October). Talks are organized out of season. Guided walks on the History of Emsworth occur during the summer.
Exhibition – Emsworth Yacht Harbour at 60
This exhibition will run from April 5th until April 21st and then from May 10th until May 26th. Note our opening times: Emsworth Yacht Harbour is celebrating 60 years of…
Exhibition – Water Colour Artist Nic Cowper
Please note our opening times for this exhibition: Nic Cowper first displayed his paintings in the David Rudkin Room in 2024 and he has been invited to return for the…
Exhibition – Women of Emsworth
Please note our opening times: An exhibition exploring & celebrating the positive impact made by local women during the twentieth century. Â This exhibition looks at women who have lived…
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News
The History of the Emsworth Fire Brigade
 This interesting and very informative exhibition was opened by Alan House, retired Deputy Chief Fire Officer for Hampshire on Saturday 31st August in…
Singer Sewing Machine
Dropping into Soles of Emsworth to get some shoes repaired seemed quite routine. That was until I started chatting with Lee about his…
From the Chairman
The Museum team welcomed Nic Cowper as the artist resident in the David Rudkin Room this year. Nic attended the Museum for the…
Online Exhibits
Emsworth Fire Brigade
The Museum occupies the offices and council chamber of the Warblington Urban District Council, built in 1900 before the council merged with Havant…
80th Anniversary of D-Day
June 6th 2024 was the 80th anniversary of the Allied landings on the beaches of Normandy. This exhibition reflects on the lead up…
Photos of the Oyster Boat Terror
Photos of the Oyster Boar Terror restored in 2006.
Emsworth Echo
Read back numbers of the Emsworth Echo
Emsworth Echo November 2023
An Annual Bulletin about Local History and the Trust – Issue No. 55 November 2023
Emsworth Echo November 2020
An Annual Bulletin about Local History and the Trust – Issue No. 52 November 2020
Emsworth Echo November 2021
An Annual Bulletin about Local History and the Trust – Issue No. 53 November 2021