Museum development

Plans for a major heritage centre and tourist attraction for Guildford incorporating the museum and castle, are a step closer to becoming a reality.

Guildford Borough Council's Executive recently gave the go-ahead to public consultation on the draft project and the preparation of a Heritage Lottery Fund bid to help fund it.

The proposed plan includes:

• a more inclusive and enhanced museum through the creative use of buildings and spaces,
• a new museum entrance and reception area with level access from Castle Gardens,
• a café and exhibition gallery located in parts of the castle ruins,
• new accessible facilities, and displays featuring our important collections,
• an education area for a lively programme of activities and events for all ages,
• a new home for the Surrey Archaeological Society.

Public consultation on the project took place throughout July and August in 2010. A touring exhibition explained the proposals, revealed the plans and allowed people to comment on the scheme. The plans can be viewed online too. To see them just download the PDF files at the top of the page.

Are you interested in learning more about this exciting Guildford project, and in having the opportunity to contribute to its development  - perhaps as part of  focus groups which we consult as the project progresses?

Be a part of this exciting development for Guildford, call Guildford Museum or download the mailing list form which can be found at the top of this page and send it to us at the address below.