Spelthorne Museum

About the Museum

Spelthorne Museum has a range of exhibits and displays, using many finds from local archaeological excavations, to tell the story of Spelthorne from the last Ice Age to modern times:

exhibits on Prehistoric, Roman, and Georgian periods
large 3D model of Roman Staines - Ad Pontes
displays on Magna Carta, Staines Lino, World War ll
the London Stone, a 1738 Fire Engine, a Victorian kitchen
special exhibitions that change during the year
local interest features as the 'Window on Spelthorne'

Spelthorne is based on the ancient Hundred: the northernmost Borough of Surrey stretching along the Thames between Windsor and Hampton Court, the main town being Staines upon Thames.

Where / Opening Hours

Elmsleigh Centre, Staines-upon-Thames, TW18

The Museum is on the 1st floor of the Library Hub in the Elmsleigh Centre, by the bus station (entrance is directly opposite the stairs and lift).

The Museum is open whenever the library is open:
- Monday - Saturday 9:30am - 5:00pm
In Phase 2 of the museum move a new family Heritage Activity Space is planned.
There will also be some special exhibits placed within the main library space on the ground floor.
We are currently fund raising for Phase 2 !
Access: there is wheelchair access via the lift

More about the Museum

The museum is entirely set up and run by volunteers, and has an interesting history itself.

You can read more about this here:

The Museum and its volunteers have also earned certificates and won awards.

Read about these here:

History of the Museum

Museum Awards