Museum
The Museum of Fulham Palace charts the long history of this site, from Prehistoric times and Roman settlement, through Medieval, Tudor, Georgian and Victorian bishops to the present day.
The Museum Collection includes paintings, archaeology and artefacts, as well as the Palace itself, as demonstrated by the fascinating 1:50 scale model of the building. The collection is displayed in two rooms of the Palace which have been restored to their original state of Georgian splendour. Some displays are interactive, providing children with opportunities to engage more directly with the objects.
Permanent displays include: archaeological evidence, in the form of coins and pottery, that Romans had settled at this spot on the Thames; grand portraits of past residents and monarchs; and everyday objects that provide clues to how people in the past lived, worked and played here.
The Museum offers guided historical tours through the restored rooms of Fulham Palace, as well as guided garden walks through the grounds of the Palace. These volunteer-led tours and walks are scheduled 2-3 times monthly throughout the year. Please see Visiting, Regular Tours, for details.
Children of all ages are most welcome in the Museum (though we ask that younger children be accompanied), and an art cart with a variety of activities is always on hand. The Museum runs workshops during half terms which are fun and educational.
The Museum shop, in The Porteus Library, sells a selection of items related to the collections, as well as a good choice of local history books and postcards.
The Museum is free of charge, although there is a modest charge for the guided walks and tours, as well as for the children's half term workshops.
The Museum collects everything relating to the Palace’s architecture, archaeology and garden and social history, so do contact us if you have any relevant material that you would like to donate or lend.
We operate the Museum's activities with the help of volunteers drawn from the local community, so if you are interested in helping us, please find out about volunteering.
For enquiries about the museum please call 020 7736 3233.
For museum opening hours please see Visiting and booking.