Museum of Richmond
Old Town Hall, Whittaker Avenue, off Hill Street, Richmond-on-Thames

This small museum concentrates on Richmond's past popularity as a royal resort, but also details the area's heritage, from its beginning as a prehistoric settlement to life in the town during World War II. 

Many of the museum's items, such as weapons, were recovered from the river. 

A highlight is a model of Henry VIII's Richmond Palace, built in 1500, and named after the King's earldom in Yorkshire.   The palace gave the town its name, until that time the area was called Sheen. 

Today all that remains of the palace is a gateway on Richmond Green, bearing the arms of Henry VIII, and the Old Palace Yard beyond.

Regularly changing temporary displays.

Admission free

Opening Times

Open: Tue-Sat 11:00-17:00, Sun (May-Sep only) 13:00-16:00. Closed Bank Holidays Tel: 020 8332 1141 for details