Malvern Museum of Local History

Malvern Museum of Local History

A small museum packed with fascinating information, and full of fun things to do and see. Dress up as a monk, build a castle, see an observation beehive and more. Free audio guide available.

School and Group Visits

Educational and group visits may be arranged for any day of the week and evening visits are also possible. Group and evening visits must be by prior arrangement.

[Please note: the museum is open from the end of March until the end of October each year.  Please check current dates in the Opening Times drop box above]

Our displays and artefacts illustrate Malvern’s past, and offer numerous themes of wider interest. We are a small museum, run by volunteers, and whilst we have no specialist guides our staff are available to help during visits.

What to see at the museum

Permanent displays include:

  • Geology of the Malvern Hills and the early settlements
  • The Medieval Royal Forest and Great Malvern Priory
  • Tudor and Stuart Malvern
  • Victorian collections; embracing Malvern’s water cure, education, transport, home life, entertainment, important residents and visitors, local Government
  • Later developments; the Santler and Morgan car companies, the Festival Theatre
  • Malvern during both World Wars, Malvern Hills Conservators, Elgar and Shaw
  • 20th century science, radar and technology

Education facilities

Many schools find their time here rewarding, and we will be happy to help plan your visit to enrich school work. We recommend a visit of approximately ¾ to 1 hour. Parties should be divided into smaller groups of about 8 to 10 pupils with one adult. Ideally you should see the museum prior to your pupils’ visit. General ‘Quiz Sheets’ are available, and your preliminary visit should enable you to draw up sheets tailored to your particular interests.

A small gift shop offers affordable souvenirs, and there is a toilet for emergency use only. We regret that the upper rooms are not accessible by wheelchair users, but a ‘Virtual Tour’ can be viewed downstairs. There is little space to store bags, and alas no space for lunch or discussion. Coach parking is 10 minutes away, by the Splash Leisure Complex. The walk to the Museum goes through the Victorian Priory Park, by the former monks’ fish pool, past the Winter Gardens and through the grounds of the Priory. Alternatively your party could be dropped off in Grange Road to approach the museum from its southern side.

Venue Category: 
Museums
Activities provided: 
Exhibitions
Guided Tour
Workshops
Activities for people with SEN/Disabilities: 
No
Curriculum: 
Citizenship
Economics / Business
Geography / Geology
History
PSHE (Personal, Social and Health Education)
Suitability: 
Key Stage 2 (8-11)
Key Stage 3 (12-14)
Key Stage 4 (15-16)
Key Stage 5 (17+)
Residential?: 
No
Locality: 
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Educational Experience: 
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Venue Address: 
Priory Gatehouse
Abbey Road
Great Malvern
Worcestershire
WR14 3ES
United Kingdom
Venue Contact Number: 
01684 567811

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