Discover Southampton's Oldest Museum - Tudor House & Garden

Tudor House & Garden

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Welcome to Southampton’s oldest museum

Tudor House is Southampton’s most important historic building, reveling over 800 years of history in one fascinating location at the heart of the Old Town. The timber-framed building facing St Michael’s Square was built in the late 15th Century, with King John’s Palace, an adjacent Norman house accessible from Tudor House Garden, dating back a further 300 years. Tudor House gives a unique and atmospheric insight into the lives and times of both its residents through the years, and of Southampton itself. It appeals to visitors of all ages and interests, who find the family-friendly activities, interactive technology and fascinating displays a winning combination.

What’s On?

Exhibition

Dirt, Grime and Disease at Tudor House

02 Apr 2024, 12:00am – 30 Jun 2024, 11:59pm

Tudor House Musuem

Bugle St, Southampton
SO14 2AD

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023 8083 4242
museums@southampton.gov.uk

Opening Times

Monday 10am – 3pm
Tuesday 10am – 3pm
Wednesday 10am – 3pm
Thursday 10am – 3pm
Friday CLOSED
Saturday 10am – 5pm
Sunday 10am – 5pm

Shop & Café

Great coffee and locally produced food in our café and fantastic gifts from our museum shop

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Venue Hire

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An Acclaimed Museum

  • The tudor house is a 15th century style house that rose to its prominence because of the great hall it has together with the walls. It has had quite a few restorations in the past with a lot still going on especially because of its 15 tonn roof made out of heavy logs of wood hence the tilt that can be seen from outside. Its a good tourist spot to visit at Southhampton.

    ELVIS JOJA Avatar ELVIS JOJA
    18 May 2022

    Tudor House and Garden é um edifício histórico, museu e atração turística. Estabelecido como o primeiro museu de Southampton em 1912. O edifício histórico mais importante de Southampton, a Tudor House, revela mais de 800 anos de história em um local fascinante no coração da Cidade Velha. Apela a visitantes de todas as idades e interesses e que acham as atividades familiares, tecnologia interativa e exibições fascinantes uma combinação vencedora

    João Viegas Avatar João Viegas
    4 November 2022
  • It’s a lovely little museum. It literally brings you back in time. First I thought it’s a bit overpriced but as soon as I went in I changed my mind. It is wonderful.

    Katrin Kreisch Avatar Katrin Kreisch
    18 June 2022

    Interesting to get a perspective on the history. Heard it used to be better with more authentic furnishings throughout the facility. For the price is a good deal and entertaining.

    Liliana Fulfrost Avatar Liliana Fulfrost
    18 January 2022
  • This place shows a lot of history about Southampton since the Roman came (48AD), they tell story before and after the Titanic sank, if you love history, this is a must place to visit while you’re in Southampton!

    Zaim Fathullah Rais Avatar Zaim Fathullah Rais
    25 December 2021

    Excellent cafe with yummy cakes.

    Margaret Aspinall Avatar Margaret Aspinall
    18 October 2022
  • Muy importante para estar

    Raul Osvaldo Coronel Avatar Raul Osvaldo Coronel
    28 October 2022

    I visited the cafe today and sat outside in the Tudor garden to make the mist of the sunshine. Excellent service with freshly prepared food. I definitely recommend. If just visiting the cafe you do not need to pay the entrance fee, but the museum is certainly worth a visit, if you have time. I recommend taking the audio tour, at no extra cost, so you can learn the history of the different parts of the house from the previous occupants. Very cleverly executed, I thoroughly enjoyed it.

    Jan Plumb Avatar Jan Plumb
    18 September 2022
  • Southampton has been essential due to the strategic positions of their harbour. Titanic is an integral part of Southampton history. I think this museum is interesting and tells the story of White Star, the company that owned and got the Titanic built, and about important figures on the boat and the less important. The Museum is very small, though.

    Kjell Harald Lund Avatar Kjell Harald Lund
    25 November 2021

    Very good place.

    Darren King Avatar Darren King
    28 October 2022
  • If you’re visiting Southampton this place is good for some historical interest. It’s a mix of different centuries all in one. From medieval times to Georgian and Victorian. Well worth a visit for locals and visitors. It’s compact and can be walked around in about an hour. Lots of different articles throughout the centuries as is on two floors with a garden. It has a small café inside too. There are restrooms for all with disabled facilities. It’s got a guide in most rooms for additional information. It’s relatively inexpensive to get in and I thought it was very interesting.

    Kev Billington Avatar Kev Billington
    18 May 2022

    Fantastic museum, enjoyed all the displays, even the toilets were interesting! Staff very friendly and approachable. Highly recommend a visit.

    A B Avatar A B
    11 April 2022
  • Thoroughly enjoyed The Titanic experience but felt there were parts of the story missing and the sinking happened quite suddenly. That said, the various interactive experiences were good fun.

    Annette Carruthers Avatar Annette Carruthers
    25 September 2021

    ??????? Today Felipe and I visited Southampton’s most important historic building, this unique Tudor House opened up for us to allow us to walk through its wall and discover 800 years of fascinating history ??????? The 15th century timber-framed house is located across St Michael’s Square, with King John’s Palace, an adjacent Norman house accessible from Tudor House Garden, dating back a further 300 years. ??????? Tudor House gives a unique and atmospheric insight into the lives and times of Southampton inhabitants throughout the years. ??????? A great cultural day out suitable for history lovers of all ages

    JennySkyIsTheLimit Avatar JennySkyIsTheLimit
    18 November 2021
  • Great place, was cheap interesting and staff were super friendly. I went with a toddler and he even enjoyed him self. Would recommend

    TheSwampe Avatar TheSwampe
    18 September 2022

    Sehr schön

    Stefan Pech Avatar Stefan Pech
    4 November 2022
  • Sehenswert

    andreas pflamm Avatar andreas pflamm
    11 November 2022

    Good place to visit

    Marc Brewer Avatar Marc Brewer
    18 October 2022
  • What a spectacular Titanic history experience! Learned so much and its made so well, especially court room, and exhibition is full of interaction pieces, for example you can rule the ship or put coil in stoves to keep engines working. Loved the old playing machines from 1930s

    Olga Sul Avatar Olga Sul
    25 June 2021

    Very nice location and staff, ghost stories was fun and engaging.

    Fran Castley Avatar Fran Castley
    11 November 2022
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