Galleries & Displays

The galleries and displays cover Godalming’s history all the way from the stone age to present day, and are spread across two (and a half) floors of our historic building.

  • The Arts & Crafts Gallery looks at the work of Gertrude Jekyll and Edwin Lutyens and includes a suffrage banner designed by Jekyll herself.

  • The Living Landscape and Local History galleries include objects and stories that highlight Godalming’s unique history

  • The recently refurbished Jack Phillips gallery tells the story of the young telegrapher on the RMS Titanic and his role in saving hundreds of lives.

  • We also have a wonderful display sharing the history of Witley Camp in the two world wars.

  • A cozy library or study room with light blue walls, a white fireplace with red decorative tiles, and four wooden shelves filled with numerous books and binders. There is a long wooden table with six light blue chairs around it. The room has a ceiling mounted light fixture with spotlights.

    The Local Studies Library

  • An art gallery with various colorful paintings hanging on the walls, some framed in white. There are small chairs and tables set up in front of the artwork, and a large window in the background shows outdoor scenery.

    The Temporary Exhibition Gallery

  • A museum exhibit room featuring historical photographs, paintings, and informational posters about Jack Phillips and the Titanic, with display cases and a blue cabinet underneath the windows.

    The Jack Phillips Gallery

  • Interior of a museum or exhibit space featuring display cases with artifacts, sculptures, and small collectibles, wooden beams on the ceiling, a window with curtains, and vintage decor items.

    The Local History Gallery

  • An art gallery with framed paintings on white walls, glass display cases with artifacts, and pottery on the floor. There is a mural of a landscape on a wall, and a mannequin dressed in vintage clothing. A wicker basket with a sign is in the foreground.

    The Arts & Crafts Gallery

  • Interior of a museum with a large decorative tree and an airplane model hanging from the ceiling. Display panels with black and white photographs are on the wall, and the room has large windows and stained glass. There are tables and cabinets with various objects and informational signs.

    The Living Landscape Gallery