St Barbe Museum + Art Gallery

St Barbe Museum + Art Gallery Local History and Art Exhibitions The strip of land between the New Forest and the Solent has a colourful history.

It is an area that has been inhabited by smugglers, salt makers, boat builders and yachtsmen as well as farmers, soldiers, shopkeepers and holiday makers. St Barbe Museum looks at the stories of these people and shows how their activities have shaped Lymington, New Milton and the surrounding villages. The family-friendly displays feature many games and activities as well as costume to try on and o

riginal objects to handle. Our two art galleries host a changing programme of fascinating local history and stunning art exhibitions. In addition the museum run a programme of events for adults, family events for the school holidays and talks and events for Friends and supporters of the museum.

Day two of the Inspire Weekend is here:Elmer crafts, the giant Very Hungry Caterpillar, live music and the last chance t...
06/09/2026

Day two of the Inspire Weekend is here:
Elmer crafts, the giant Very Hungry Caterpillar, live music and the last chance to see David McKee’s artwork in the gallery.
And the best thing, it’s free entry!

Join us for the grand finale from 10am-4pm 🎉

05/09/2026

A wonderfully fun day at our Inspire weekend. If you missed it, don’t worry, we are doing it all again tomorrow.

We are looking back to a fantastic day, what a start of our Inspire Weekend. Come and joins us tomorrow. That’s what our...
05/09/2026

We are looking back to a fantastic day, what a start of our Inspire Weekend.

Come and joins us tomorrow. That’s what our final day has in store:

✨Live music from Paul Kinvig
✨Live music from Ellie Evans
✨Family activities
✨Free entry to ‘Elmer and Mr Benn: the Magic of David McKee’ (last day)
✨Treat yourself to a Marmalade Cake at the Café
✨And much more!

See you there!

🤗The Inspire Weekend can start and everything is ready!The fun starts tomorrow at 10am with live music on the patio by C...
04/09/2026

🤗The Inspire Weekend can start and everything is ready!

The fun starts tomorrow at 10am with live music on the patio by Carley Varley and John Burke, storytelling (10:30) & circus skills (12:30) by Lung and Half Full, crafts & our legendary Stilt Walker! 🎪

Free entry!

Join us this Saturday and / or Sunday with your whole family 🎉

📍St Barbe Museum + Art Gallery
New Street,
Lymington SO41 9BH

Our patio is going to be buzzing at the Inspire Weekend on 5 & 6 September! 🎶🎵Acoustic sets all weekend from local music...
03/09/2026

Our patio is going to be buzzing at the Inspire Weekend on 5 & 6 September! 🎶🎵

Acoustic sets all weekend from local musicians, plus tea, coffee and homemade marmalade cake from the cafe
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Settle in and enjoy, from 10am-4pm!

Join us for a workshop of basketry 🧺 🗓️ Tuesday 22 September🕣 10am - 4:30pm🎟️ £80.-, limited spaces🔗Book via website, li...
03/09/2026

Join us for a workshop of basketry 🧺

🗓️ Tuesday 22 September
🕣 10am - 4:30pm
🎟️ £80.-, limited spaces
🔗Book via website, link below

This is a great introduction to basketry for complete beginners and makes a good practice session for those with some basket making experience.
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You will make a round basket about 10cm tall and 20cm diameter – perfect for displaying fruit.
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Basket making is a fascinating craft involving many different techniques and yet using only a single material – Somerset willow in this case. Keeping your first basket small gives you time to perfect each technique and really get to understand how a basket is constructed.
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It makes for a very interesting day with the bonus of taking home a beautiful, functional object that you’ve made yourself.
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Suitable for beginners and those who have worked with willow before.
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All materials will be provided.

https://www.ticketsource.com/st-barbe-museum-art-gallery/an-introduction-to-basket-making/e-vrgdrd

🌈Last few days of 'Elmer and Mr Benn: the Magic of David McKee'Check out our new pieces of exclusive merchandise. Availa...
02/09/2026

🌈Last few days of 'Elmer and Mr Benn: the Magic of David McKee'

Check out our new pieces of exclusive merchandise.
Available now at the gift shop while supplies last! 🌈

Are you ready for our Inspire Weekend?Sunday 6 September is all about colour! 🌈 🐛 Make finger-knitted Elmer elephants an...
31/08/2026

Are you ready for our Inspire Weekend?

Sunday 6 September is all about colour!

🌈 🐛 Make finger-knitted Elmer elephants and friendship bracelets in Elmer colours, then add a segment to our giant Very Hungry Caterpillar

Can we wrap it right around the museum?
Help us try.

✨Free entry, 10am to 4pm✨

We are open August Bank Holiday Monday from 10:00 to 4:00
30/08/2026

We are open August Bank Holiday Monday from 10:00 to 4:00

Address

New Street
Lymington
SO419BH

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+441590676969

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