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Hampstead's colourful history can be traced back to prehistoric times, and its story is told in Hampstead Museum, on the first floor of Burgh House.
Plaster penguin, High Hill Bookshop
The collection includes original works by famous artists such as Helen Allingham, George Charlton, CRW Nevinson and Donald Towner. Other highlights include samples of Marcel Breuer's Isokon furniture, the Mayor of Hampstead's chair, the flag of the first scout troop in the country - and a plaster penguin signed by famous authors in 1960!
The Museum was redesigned in 6006 with generous help from The Heritage Lottery Fund. As well as seeing original objects, visitors can hear voices from the past on the wartime memories telephone, and learn from touchscreen computer displays. The Museum also runs a lively programme of temporary exhibitions and events.
Free educational sessions linked to the National Curriculum can be arranged for school groups, and also for adult learners and overseas visitors, incorporating a tour of the Hampstead Wells area.
Plaster penguin, High Hill BookshopThe collection includes original works by famous artists such as Helen Allingham, George Charlton, CRW Nevinson and Donald Towner. Other highlights include samples of Marcel Breuer's Isokon furniture, the Mayor of Hampstead's chair, the flag of the first scout troop in the country - and a plaster penguin signed by famous authors in 1960!
Touchscreen in use at Hampstead Museum
The Museum was redesigned in 6006 with generous help from The Heritage Lottery Fund. As well as seeing original objects, visitors can hear voices from the past on the wartime memories telephone, and learn from touchscreen computer displays. The Museum also runs a lively programme of temporary exhibitions and events.
World War II helmet and gas mask
Free educational sessions linked to the National Curriculum can be arranged for school groups, and also for adult learners and overseas visitors, incorporating a tour of the Hampstead Wells area.
Burgh House / Museum gardens
The Museum welcomes children, with child friendly exhibits and a children's trail. There are Braille displays and handling objects for visually impaired visitors. A touchscreen computer on the ground floor allows other visitors a virtual museum tour.
Apprentice shoes made by a Hampstead cobbler in the 1890s
OPENING HOURS: The house and museum are open noon to 5:00pm Wednesday through Sunday, and by appointment on Saturdays.
Admission is free.