Prehistoric and Roman
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Prehistoric and Roman Malvern The prehistoric heritage of Malvern is dominated by the two Iron-Age hill forts at the southern end of the Malvern Hills. The museum has a display board about British Camp (Herefordshire Beacon) and Midsummer Hill. A … Read More

Geology and natural history
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The geology collection The Malvern Hills are formed of hard igneous rocks dating from the Precambrian period (600 million year ago (MYA)).  To the west are softer sedimentary rocks of the Silurian period (440 MYA) which are rich in fossils, … Read More

Collection and Archive
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The museum collections and archive Malvern Museum has over 8,000 items in its collection.  Some of the larger artefacts are on permanent display. These include the medieval stonework and timbers on loan from Great Malvern priory church.   The museum displays many … Read More

Gatehouse Restoration
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Updates on Priory Gatehouse Restoration June 2018: Completion of current restoration phase 4 The final stage of Phase 4 was signed off in the summer 2018. The medieval stonework within the archway has been stripped of its cement render. The … Read More

History of the Gatehouse
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Priory Gatehouse or Abbey Gateway? The Priory Gatehouse had been the entry point for the Benedictine Priory of Great Malvern for several centuries before the monastery was surrendered to the Crown in 1539.  Two hundred years later the building was being referred to … Read More

Explore the Museum
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Peep into our main exhibition rooms by following the links below: Malvern Hills Room – This includes the development of the Priory Gatehouse. You can appreciate how the geology of the area has contributed to the later history of Malvern. … Read More

Cookie Policy
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This site uses cookies – small text files that are placed on your machine to help the site provide a better user experience. In general, cookies are used to retain user preferences, store information for things like shopping carts, and … Read More

How to find Malvern Museum
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The museum is located in: The Priory Gatehouse, Abbey Road, Great Malvern WR14 3ES This is at the top of town, between the Post Office and the Abbey Hotel, and just below Belle Vue Terrace

The Great War and Malvern
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Malvern in the Great War Over one hundred years ago the European powers entered a conflict, known then as the Great War, that would succeed in touching the lives of millions of people across the globe. Malvern and the surrounding … Read More

Privacy and Website Cookies
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We will always respect the privacy of individuals and organisations who browse our website and leave contact details with us. Please read this policy carefully as it contains important information about what to expect when we collect personal information about you … Read More

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