Events & Exhibitions
Paper
Tuesday 14th October to Saturday 1st November
Gill is a textile and mixed media artist, born and brought up in Godalming, but now living in Stoughton, who works in both hand stitch and free hand machine embroidery. In this, her second exhibition in the museum, she has researched the paper making industry in Godalming and her ancestry connections to the paper mill in Iping near Midhurst. All of Gill’s pieces have been created using vintage paper ephemera from varying sources. She has used hand and machine embroidery on postcards, photographs, tea bags and paper collages to create unique pieces of art.
28 Church Street Exhibition
Tuesday 28th October to Saturday 29th November
70 years ago on November 1st 1955, Miss Margery Beagley, Peggy to her friends, opened her own hairdressing salon at 28 Church Street, Godalming. The salon has continued to be run by women, giving so many an independent living. This exhibition tells stories through objects, objects, artworks, and written texts concentrating on the years from 1955-1986, when the original owner retired. This exhibition is aimed at encouraging visitors to reminisce and discuss their own personal memories too.
A Grim and Ghostly History of Godalming!
Friday 14th November, 5:30-7:00pm.
Come and step into the murky past of Godalmings’ more grisly history, with this spine-chilling ghost walk through our historic town. Bring your curiosity (and courage!), and prepare to see Godalming in a whole new light.
Where: Walk starts at Godalming Museum. Please note approximately one and a half miles will be covered over level ground.
Price: This walk has now sold out but please keep an eye on our website for details of further walks in 2026.
The Godalming Museum Christmas Shop
Tuesday 4th November to Saturday 20th December
Celebrate the magic of Christmas with a visit to our expertly curated Christmas shop. From Christmas cards to stocking fillers, Christmas gifts to decorations and festive treats, every purchase made goes back to support the work of Godalming Museum to care for, and preserve, our local heritage.