Winchester City Museum
Winchester, Winchester
Photo: Colin Smith, CC BY-SA 2.0Photo: Colin Smith, CC BY-SA 2.0
The city museum on The Square tells the story of Winchester, the former capital of England, through its collections and changing displays. It is one of three Winchester attractions on the Explorer ticket.
Highlights
- Displays on the history of Winchester
- Changing exhibitions
- Gift shop
Good to know
- Last admission is 30 minutes before closing
- The Explorer ticket covers three Winchester attractions for a year
Getting there
Winchester City Museum, The Square, Winchester, SO23 9ESParking: No car park at the museum. Use the city centre public car parks.
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