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Images of the Forest - Sat 7 August to Sun 5 September

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Opening Times & Prices

Opening Times

Our NEW Family Fun Tree is now open!2 New Forest donkeys

The New Forest Centre and Gift Shop is open

7 days a week from 10.00am - 5.00pm.

Last entry to the New Forest Museum is 4.00pm daily.

FREE entry to:

  • the Shop
  • the Visitor Information Centre
  • the New Forest Gallery
  • the Reference Library
Please note that we only close for STOCKTAKE (31 January from 12.00 and 1 February) and for CHRISTMAS (24 December from 12.30pm, 25 December and 26 December)

The Christopher Tower New Forest Reference Library is open Wednesday to Saturday from 10.00am until 4.30pm.  Please call in or contact us in advance of your visit to ensure that the Librarian is available.  Use of the Library is FREE.

New Forest Museum Admission Prices

  • Standard Ticket £3.00
  • Concessions Ticket £2.50 (seniors, students etc.)
  • Accompanied under 16s  FREE
  • Friends Membership £20.00 allows 12 months unlimited admission for you and a friend

You can also download our current leaflet

Please print off a copy of the ‘A simple guide to enjoying the New Forest Museum’ prior to your visit, or borrow a laminated version from Reception when you arrive.

If you are planning to bring a group of 10 people or more please see our Group Booking Form or contact us.

You can also follow the link for our education packages

Please allow around 1 hour for your visit.