The museum brings to life the experience of learning, playing and living at Eton College across six centuries. The museum sets the history and traditions of Eton alongside stories of daily life of students, staff and visitors. Housed in an undercroft once used to store beer for the King’s Scholars, the museum serves as a place for members of the public, visiting schools, prospective students, local residents and the college community to explore the social and historical context of the school.
Fun, impressive and thought-provoking.
Our Displays
There is always something new to see and explore in our series of thematic permanent displays, refreshed periodically with new objects and interpretation. Regularly changing temporary exhibitions delve into the collection to tell untold stories and highlight different aspects of Eton life. Visitors can find out about famous Old Etonians, from poets to prime ministers, and about sports including the Wall Game, as well as discover what and where pupils learn, eat and live.
Families and children can enjoy the museum with activities such as dressing up in Eton uniform, designing your own school colours, or following an exciting trail to explore the displays.
children from local schools visited last year
Museum Highlights
- 15th-century pilgrim badges purchased as souvenirs by pilgrims to Eton
- Unique costumes worn in the Montem procession, rare survivals of historic children’s dress
- Sporting displays covering the range of games at the school, from Eton’s very own Wall Game to the Procession of Boats
- Identify the colours for each house, sport or society in the vibrant Eton Colours display
- Get a glimpse into a boy’s life at Eton in the past and present with recreations of rooms from the Edwardian era and today
Very interesting and kept our five-year-old entertained.
Visitor
Access and Enquiries
To arrange an appointment to visit outside of opening hours or to enquire about the museum collection, please contact the Museum Officer.
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June Timetable. We have two exhibitions on Joseph Banks and Humphrey Ocean. Find out more https://t.co/oEXYGJtiCb https://t.co/AVXmB0ygEQ
RT @EtonCollections: Have a look at the Eton Collections through an artist’s eyes! Our new special exhibition, Humphrey Ocean: Fresh as Pa…
Humphrey Ocean Gabor 2009 Gouache on paper 76.5 x 56cm Courtesy the artist Photograph Mike Bruce
Humphrey Ocean Fresh as Paint, A personal choice of objects and art from the Eton College Collections alongside a small selection of the artist’s work. Open every Sunday 2.30–5pm, also by appointment, Monday to Friday, 10am–4pm https://t.co/0CGg4S13ub
Today we are pleased to have @SamChannPowell with her #pinkgloves examining the model boat and crew in the Museum of Antiquities #museumofantiquities #ancientegypt #visitingresearcher https://t.co/KR8gx4yJWC
