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St Barbe Museum + Art Gallery Local History and Art Exhibitions The strip of land between the New Forest and the Solent has a colourful history.

It is an area that has been inhabited by smugglers, salt makers, boat builders and yachtsmen as well as farmers, soldiers, shopkeepers and holiday makers. St Barbe Museum looks at the stories of these people and shows how their activities have shaped Lymington, New Milton and the surrounding villages. The family-friendly displays feature many games and activities as well as costume to try on and original objects to handle. Our two art galleries host a changing programme of fascinating local history and stunning art exhibitions. In addition the museum run a programme of events for adults, family events for the school holidays and talks and events for Friends and supporters of the museum.

🎞️ Today’s   photograph shows Edith, Mark and Annie Wilkins outside Vine Cottage, Everton Road, Hordle, 1906, looking to...
15/10/2026

🎞️ Today’s photograph shows Edith, Mark and Annie Wilkins outside Vine Cottage, Everton Road, Hordle, 1906, looking towards Everton

The identification note says: Mark Wilkins and his daughters Edith and Annie outside Vine Cottage, Everton Road in 1906. Mark lived and worked on Mr Perkins’ farm in Hordle. He later became a carter with his own horses and carts carrying building materials and gravel to the railway at Milton and then moved into a cottage in Arnwood Row on Everton Road. Edith went to Hordle School until 1888 when at the age of 11 she started working at Arnewood House, which was then a school for young ladies. She started in the laundry and later worked as a parlour maid.

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Looking for something creative for the children this half term? Join us for a portrait drawing workshop inspired by the ...
11/10/2026

Looking for something creative for the children this half term? Join us for a portrait drawing workshop inspired by the incredible works in our current exhibition.

🗓️ Tuesday 27 October
🕣 10am-12noon
🎟️ £8, limited spaces
ℹ️ Adult supervision required for under 13 years

Don't miss out on a morning of artistic exploration.
Secure your child's spot now:
https://www.ticketsource.com/st-barbe-museum-art-gallery

Our next Friends Talk is coming up:'Made in St Ives: an Artists’ Colony'🗓️ Friday 16 October📍 Lymington Baptist Church🕣 ...
11/10/2026

Our next Friends Talk is coming up:

'Made in St Ives: an Artists’ Colony'

🗓️ Friday 16 October
📍 Lymington Baptist Church
🕣 Doors open 7pm , talk starts 7.30pm
🎟️ Friends FREE, Guests £5
ℹ️ ALL WELCOME

There is no need to book, just turn up!

🌧️👋 If the weather has completely ruined your laundry plans this week, take it as a sign to visit our current exhibition...
08/10/2026

🌧️👋 If the weather has completely ruined your laundry plans this week, take it as a sign to visit our current exhibition: 'Sven Berlin: Disturbance in the West (1934-1970)'

This photograph is a sepia image, scanned from a glass plate, from the collection of Mrs Sue Burridge. It shows two women in long white dresses hanging out washing on bushes to dry, in 1904.

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✨Tickets are now on sale for our New Year Gala Concert 2027! ✨Start the new year with an unforgettable afternoon of live...
07/10/2026

✨Tickets are now on sale for our New Year Gala Concert 2027! ✨

Start the new year with an unforgettable afternoon of live classical music at St Thomas Church, Lymington on Saturday 9 January 2027.

Join the acclaimed Nova Foresta Philharmonic, conducted by Phil Daish-Handy, and enjoy a special performance from award-winning young cellist Hugo Svedberg, performing Elgar’s beautiful Cello Concerto.

Every ticket sold helps support St Barbe Museum + Art Gallery’s education and community programmes, bringing arts, heritage and creativity to people of all ages across our local community.

📅 Saturday 9 January 2027
🕓 4.00pm - 6.15pm
📍 St Thomas Church, Lymington
🎟️ Book now:
https://www.stbarbe-museum.org.uk/events/new-year-gala-concert-2/

Good news! 🤩We’ve managed to add another Portrait Worksop after the morning one sold out. Book quickly before the ticket...
05/10/2026

Good news! 🤩
We’ve managed to add another Portrait Worksop after the morning one sold out.
Book quickly before the tickets go!

'The Portrait Studio'

🗓️ Friday 9 October
🕣 2:00-4:00pm
🎟️ £30, limited spaces
🔗 Book now: https://www.ticketsource.com/st-barbe-museum-art-gallery

We’re delighted to share that St Barbe Museum + Art Gallery has achieved Silver Carbon Literate Organisation (CLO) Statu...
04/10/2026

We’re delighted to share that St Barbe Museum + Art Gallery has achieved Silver Carbon Literate Organisation (CLO) Status!
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This accreditation recognises our ongoing commitment to reducing carbon emissions and helping build a low-carbon future.
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Our Carbon Literacy journey began thanks to the enthusiasm and leadership of Prue Baker, who delivered training across the organisation. As a result, all staff, trustees and volunteers became Carbon Literate, making personal pledges to reduce their environmental impact.
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To progress from Bronze to Silver status, we worked with children on a summer project to create a wildlife area in the museum grounds. Together they built a bug hotel, transformed a recycled pallet into a planter filled with pollinator-friendly flowers, and designed a pond to support local wildlife.
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We’ve also been proud to host our popular Climate Chats, bringing together expert speakers and our community to discuss topics including water, farming and soil health, with more events planned for 2027.
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Thank you to everyone who has supported this journey including Hampshire and IOW Wildlife Trust and New Forest Transition. Together, we’re making a difference for our community and the environment. 🌏

Address

New Street
Lymington
SO419BH

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+441590676969

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