From museums to galleries to arts centres, we manage and support 24 attractions across the county that were previously operated by Hampshire County Council and Winchester City Council. We run a huge variety of workshops, classes, events and projects for both young and old, in schools and in communities, with particular emphasis on reaching people who are vulnerable or disadvantaged and would not normally be able to access arts and culture. In addition, we care for 2.5 million objects that relate to Hampshire’s rich and internationally important cultural heritage.
Please note: Hampshire Cultural Trust offices are not open to the public. Please see our venue pages for full opening times.
Our vision
To create inspirational cultural experiences in Hampshire that enrich and transform lives.
Our mission
Our mission is to provide great arts, heritage, museums and creative programming, working closely with local and national partners, and placing communities, our collections and their stories at the heart of everything we do.
Our goals
·To provide high-quality programmes and venues that engage diverse audiences and inspire local pride
· To improve wellbeing, health and happiness through cultural experiences
· To deliver a sustainable future for culture in Hampshire, contributing to the local economy and building stronger communities
· To create fulfilling employment and volunteering opportunities through culture
Admission subject to individual venues, please check website for full information.
Please note: Hampshire Cultural Trust offices are not open to the public. Please see our venue pages for full opening times.
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Gosport Museum and Art Gallery, GosportAlongside exhibitions that showcase the very best of local and national art, Gosport Museum and Gallery runs a programme of talks, workshops, events and hands-on activities. Gosport Museum showcases the town's rich heritage, while the café offers a selection of locally-sourced food, drinks and…
Red House Museum and Gardens, ChristchurchA former Georgian workhouse, the Red House is now a museum exploring the story of Christchurch from before the Ice Age to modern times.
Allen Gallery, East HampshireTichborne celebrities. Large ceramic display and delightful small garden. Temporary exhibition programme.
City Space at The Arc, WinchesterA vibrant and versatile gallery space hosting a changing programme of exhibits to celebrate the best of Winchester's thriving arts and heritage scene.
Curtis Museum, HampshireThe Curtis Museum in Alton is home to one of the finest local history collections in Hampshire, exploring 100 million years of the region’s past.
Willis Museum and Sainsbury Gallery, HampshireDiscover Basingstoke and Deane’s past, from the rich archaeological heritage beneath our feet right up to the modern day.
Forest Arts Centre, HampshireForest Arts Centre is the leading venue for live arts events in the New Forest. A former military drill hall in New Milton, it has a 146 capacity air-conditioned theatre, dance studio, workshop room and licensed café-bar with gallery space.
Aldershot Military Museum, RushmoorHoused in the only surviving brick-built barrack blocks left in Aldershot, Aldershot Military Museum tells the story of daily life for both soldier and civilian in the town since 1854.
Andover Museum and Museum of the Iron Age, Test ValleyHoused in a Georgian town house built in the 1750s, Andover Museum tells the story of the town and its surrounding area from prehistoric times to the present day.
Ashcroft Arts Centre, FarehamOffering comedy, theatre, music, festivals and classes for all ages, there is something for everyone on offer at Fareham’s Ashcroft Arts Centre.
Milestones Museum, Basingstoke and DeaneFrom cobbled streets to a seaside pier, teddy bears, vintage vehicles, an operating pub, sweet shop and more, there is so much for everyone to see, do and enjoy at Milestones, Hampshire’s museum of living history!
Rockbourne Roman Villa, New ForestSituated in picturesque and peaceful south west Hampshire, Rockbourne Roman Villa is the largest known Roman villa in the area. The villa once stood in the centre of a large farming estate, and its history spans the period from the Iron Age to the 5th century AD.
The Gallery at The Arc, WinchesterLocated on the first floor of Winchester Discovery Centre, The Gallery is a stunning exhibition space designed to the highest environmental and security standards to allow the display of art and objects from the most important galleries, museums and private collections in the country.
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