Hampstead Museum

The Hampstead Museum is located on the second floor of Burgh House on New End Square. Burgh House was built in 1704 and has had a colourful history. The house has been an officer barracks, housed vicars, Captains and even Rudyard Kipling's daughter Elsie Bambridge.

In 1946 Hampstead Borough Council bought the house and has been a public building ever since. Today Burgh House is a study and exhibition centre with the second floor housing the Hampstead Museum.

The museum tells the story of Hampstead from prehistoric to modern times, the first know inhabitants of Hampstead were forest hunters who settled in the area in 7000BC. Romans passed through the area and built their roads, the area has been known for its medicinal spa waters all before the area expanded in the Victorian era and railway speeded up Hampstead's development.

The collection reflects the history of Hampstead and features artwork by Helen Allingham and George Charlton, Second World War memorabilia, antique furniture, the flag of the UK's first scout troop flag, oral histories, touch screen computer displays and lots more for families to see and do. The museum gardens and its café provide a welcome area of tranquillity and relaxation.

Burgh House and the Hampstead Museum are open from Wednesday to Sunday from 12pm till Sunday. Visits are by appointment only on Saturdays.

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How to get there

The closest tube station is at Hampstead.

If travelling by bus the 46, 210, 268 and 603 all serve the area.