The Curtis Museum is a little gem of a museum at the top of Alton High Street. There are exhibits that will probably interest everyone including Prehistoric, Roman, Saxon, paintings, toys, etc, etc. also a lovely room for children’s play and activities. Admission is free. Don’t forget to see the bust of Jane Austin just outside.

Free you can’t beat that! I went as a solo adult but there is much to learn about Alton & how it came to be, gives a good understanding on what life has been like in this area in both the past and the present and additionally there are endless activities for kiddos to enjoy that this is a simply must go to if you’re having a wander around Alton & see it open, keep an eye posted for their many events offered as well & be sure to say Hi to Jane at the statue found in the courtyard to the right of this beautiful quaint museum!

A cute, free, old-fashioned museum that’s worth a 20-minute browse. I love any history so enjoyed the Neolithic and Roman history in particular. The gem of the collection is considered a brooch but it’s not that impressive IMO visually. Maybe better lighting would help? I liked the Roman doodle better and a pretty funny poster on pigs at the market. The Barbies inside the exhibits is an interesting touch (relates to a children’s discovery trail).

This seems like an ideal place to spend some time. I did not go into the museum because of my significant foot pain and the walking became a bit much. I also think that it was lovely to see the woman at the front desk knitting because that is something that you do not see on a regular basis. It was really nice to see and she was very friendly. The nearby War Mememorial is also worth seeing. People have taken the time to decorate stones and it is a beautiful job and effort. Please see the photos I took of them because I think that they are just wonderful.

Friendly staff and a great museum. Good mix of historical information about Alton and the surrounding area with a variety of interesting exhibits. Also great for children - dedicated children's area at the start with toys and game as well as various things to do dotted around the museum. Treasure trail was fun for the kids. Well worth a visit.