Group and Educational Visits
Our displays and artefacts illustrate Malvern's past, and help in the exploration of themes of wider interest. We are a small museum, run by volunteers, and whilst we have no specialist guides our staff are available to help during visits.
What to see at the museum
Permanent displays include:
- Geology, geography and natural history of the Malvern Hills
- The Medieval Royal Forest and Great Malvern Priory
- Tudor and Stuart Malvern
- Victorian collections; embracing Malvern's water cure, education, transport, home life, entertainment, important residents and visitors, local Government
- Later developments; the Santler and Morgan car companies, the Festival Theatre
- Malvern during both World Wars, Malvern Hills Conservators, Elgar & Shaw
- 20th century science, radar and technology
Education facilities
Many schools find their time here rewarding, and we will be happy to help plan your visit to enrich school work. We recommend a visit of approximately ¾ to 1 hour. Parties should be divided into smaller groups of about 8 to 10 pupils with one adult. Ideally you should see the museum prior to your pupils' visit. General 'Quiz Sheets' are available, and your preliminary visit should enable you to draw up sheets tailored to your particular interests.
A small gift shop offers affordable souvenirs, and there is a toilet for emergency only. We regret that the upper rooms are not accessible by wheelchair users, but a 'Virtual Tour' can be viewed downstairs. There is little space to store bags, and alas no space for lunch or discussion. Coach parking is 10 minutes away, by the Splash Leisure Complex. The walk to the Museum goes through the Victorian Priory Park, by the former monks' fish pool, past the Winter Gardens and through the grounds of the Priory. Alternatively your party could be dropped off in Grange Road to approach the museum from its southern side.
Other sites of interest in the locality
Great Malvern Priory Church
Open during daylight hours with helpful staff and trained guides on request, it is a beautiful monastic church with many original features, including fine misericords, wall and floor tiles and renowned stained glass windows.
Water Cure establishments
The Tudor and Holyrood hotels are some five minutes away on Wells Road; St. Ann's Well is only 20 minutes walk up the hill on well laid paths. Spring water is available for drinking on Belle Vue Terrace, at St. Ann's Well, and can be purchased in the Museum.
Booking
Group visits must be booked in advance. Click here to download the booking form. For further information, please email us by clicking here.