Eton College's Museums and Galleries

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Eton College looks after thousands of historic, artistic and natural objects, and welcomes visitors to its public museums and galleries.

When are Eton College's Museums and Galleries open?

Eton’s museums and galleries are open to the public free of charge on Sunday afternoons between 2:30pm and 5pm. The Museum of Eton Life is also open on Saturdays 2:30-5pm.

Visit The Museum of Eton Life

Why not start your visit in the Museum of Eton Life, where you can step back in time and learn about the history of life at Eton College since it was founded in the 15th century?

Visit The Verey Gallery

Next, make your way across School Yard to see the latest temporary exhibition in the Verey Gallery, which showcases objects and art from Eton College's collections as well as loans from elsewhere.

Visit Eton College's Natural History Museum and Museum of Antiquities

Then, take a short walk to the Natural History Museum where you can explore the natural world. Round off your visit with trip to the Museum of Antiquities, see objects from the ancient world and discover more about life in Ancient Egypt.

Enjoy free entry to Eton College's Museums and Galleries

Everyone is welcome at the regular openings of Eton’s museums and galleries on Sunday afternoons. There are fun learning activities for families in each of the museums so you could visit a different one each week if you wanted to! Staff are on hand at the Museum of Antiquities, the Museum of Eton Life, the Natural History Museum and galleries to welcome you and answer any questions.

Please see What’s On for more information and dates of special exhibitions. The museums and galleries may occasionally close due to exceptional circumstances, please check our website and social media for updated information.

Eton College Heritage Tours, May to September

Our seasonal programme of guided tours focuses on the historic heart of Eton College, featuring many of the earliest buildings and objects from the College Collections.

Tours take place on Friday afternoons at 2pm and 4pm, each lasting 90 minutes. The tour covers School Yard, College Chapel, Upper School, Lower School, and the Museum of Eton Life. When available, a special viewing of a special exhibition is also included. Tickets can be purchased via the Eton College Collections website or from Eton Information Centre.

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