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Fordingbridge Museum is a local history museum in Fordingbridge, Hampshire, that tells the story of the town and its surrounding villages through objects, photographs and displays. It is worth knowing about if you are planning a visit to the area, researching local history, or looking for a small, family-friendly museum. The museum is at King's Yard, Salisbury Street, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 1AB, and its published opening times are 11am–4pm, Monday to Saturday.
What you can see and do
The museum's own description of its displays covers:
- Local artefacts and everyday life — objects connected to local trades, home life and the town's history.
- A photographic collection — old photographs of Fordingbridge.
- An Augustus John exhibition — the artist Augustus John is a named feature of the museum.
- A Victorian doll's house — listed among the displays on the site.
- Hands-on activities for children — the museum describes itself as family-friendly.
- Changing technology and industry — displays on technology through the years and local industry.
- Temporary displays — the site has a separate section for these, so what is on show can change.
The museum also runs events, school sessions and talks, and has pages on volunteering, donations and membership for people who want to get more involved.
Practical basics
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Address | King's Yard, Salisbury Street, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 1AB |
| Opening times | 11am–4pm, Monday to Saturday |
| Phone | 01425 655222 |
| Accessibility and facilities | The site has dedicated pages for accessibility, families, getting there and dog friendliness — check these before visiting if any of these matter to you |
| Admission price | Not stated in the available information, so check before you go rather than assuming |
Seasonal opening — check before travelling
The museum's news section gives specific dates: it reopened on 31 March 2026 for the summer season and is listed as open until 31 October 2026. The site's own summary also says "open all year round," so the two statements do not fully match. If you are planning a visit outside the dates above, confirm by phone or on the website first.
Who it suits
- Families with children — hands-on activities and a doll's house are explicitly aimed at younger visitors.
- Local history and photography enthusiasts — the photographic collection and local trades displays are the core of the offer.
- Augustus John followers — the dedicated exhibition is a reason to visit on its own.
- Groups and schools — the museum lists school sessions and talks, which are worth enquiring about in advance.
If you want a large regional museum with extensive galleries, this is a small local museum by design; its strength is the specific Fordingbridge story rather than scale.