New Forest Museum and Visitor Centre: Share the secrets of the New Forest at the New Forest Museum in Lyndhurst, Hampshire.
The museum features displays on every aspect of life in the New Forest and details of its intriguing history. Who are the verderers? What is the common of mast? Are New Forest ponies wild? Find out the answers to these questions and much much more.
The Museum Shop is full of wonderful gift ideas to suit everyone! Our Books Department stocks all local interest titles along with videos and DVDs about the New Forest's fascinating natural and social history. We always have a good range of pictures and prints by local artists and sell locally produced honey and seasonal preserves.
The Museum and gift shop are open 10am - 5pm, 7 days a week.
We are closed from 12noon on Christmas Eve and all day Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
For more information about New Forest Museum and Visitor Centre, please contact 023 8028 3444, or see event details on the left.
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