Where is the Museum?
The Museum is located on the ground floor of the famous Windsor Guildhall. It is close to Windsor Castle and sits on the main thoroughfare – the High Street – through the town and around the base of the castle.
The map is presented using Google Maps
The following details can be used to locate the museum via mapping software and equipment.
- The Guildhall, High Street, Windsor, SL4 1LR.
- Tel: 01628 685686
- OS: SU 96823 76831
- Lat/Long: 51.482178, -0.606969
- what3words: ///festivity.tops.slips
You can also find the Museum in other locations:
- The Archive Store in West Windsor requires an appointment to visit it.
- Online via the Museum’s Website and Facebook Page.
You can read more about them on our Museum Locations page, which gives photos and insights about each of them.
How to get to the Museum?
Travelling by bus is easy and cost effective. Windsor is covered by many bus use routes including:
- Reading to London via Windsor and Slough: London Line #702
- Bracknell to London Heathrow Terminal 5 via Windsor: Flight Line #703
- Slough to London Heathrow Terminal 5 via Windsor: First Group #8
There are also local routes operated within the Windsor area by six different companies. For more information visit the RBWM Bus Routes page and also their Downloadable Route Map.
By train you can use the Great Western Railway, who run frequent services between Slough and Windsor & Eton Central; it is a 3-minute walk away. Alternatively, South Western Rail run trains between London Waterloo and Windsor & Eton Riverside, an eight-minute walk up the hill.
By car, it is essential to plan. There is a choice of car parks spread throughout the town at varying costs. There is a lot of information on the RWBM Car Parks page. We strongly advise using public car parks as private ones tend to be expensive, and overruns will result in hefty penalties.
How much does the Museum cost?
The Museum is currently free for all. Tours of the Guildhall cost £5 for adults, payable at the time.
What else is close by?
Although we promote the Museum, we do recommend visiting these fantastic locations close by. They are world famous and an essential part of any visit to Windsor.
Windsor Castle
Windsor Castle dates back to the time of William the Conqueror, around 1070. Since the original motte & bailey, the wooden structure was replaced with the stone Round Tower, and the two baileys with lavish state apartments surrounded by stone curtain walls. It has been remodelled many times over the centuries.
It has been a royal residence for over 900 years, and is the largest inhabited castle in the world, also the oldest in continuous occupation. It has been home to over 40 monarchs. The late Queen Elizabeth II considered Windsor Castle her home, spending much of her time there.
It is now a major tourist attraction, with parts of it open to the public throughout the year. It is open Thursdays to Sundays, also Tuesdays during the summer high season. We recommend booking in advance to avoid disappointment, as numbers are limited and the castle may close due to state occasions.
Do give yourself plenty of time to tour the castle. Highlights include the state rooms, the semi-state rooms, Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House, St George’s Chapel and the castle precincts, including the Round Tower and the Norman Gate. Throughout are pieces from the Royal Collection, including art, arms and armour, elaborate china and exquisite furniture.
After you have finished your visit to the castle, why not consider visiting the Guildhall and Museum, which are only a few hundred metres away?
The Crooked House
When walking to the Museum, why not stop at one of the most photographed buildings in Windsor? Situated next to the Guildhall, it is properly known as the Market Cross House or The Shambles, but colloquially it is The Crooked House. This timber-framed building noticeably leans to one side, with the appearance of imminent collapse. Over the years, it has been a butcher’s shop, a beer house (simple pub), a tea room and a cocktail bar.
Immediately to the left of the house is Queen Charlotte Street, at just under 51 feet 10 inches (15.8 metres) long, this tiny cobbled passageway is officially the shortest street in Britain. Look for the official Blue Plaque confirming its status. Immediately to the right of the house is the Guildhall with the Museum.
Changing of the Guard
The Changing of the Guard is a Windsor institution that happens three times a week. The Guard marches from the local barracks to the Castle, returning approximately thirty minutes later. The Guards are accompanied by a Band playing a mixture of traditional and modern music. Learn more about Changing the Guard and also where the best viewing place is.
Visitor Map
The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead provides a free downloadable town map for you to plan your visit to Windsor. It highlights major places and attractions around the town and on the river that are suitable for all tastes.
Looking at the map, location 39 near the castle is the Guildhall where the Museum is housed.
Thanks
With thanks to Nicola Bell and the team at VisitWindsor for permission to use their images. Their work in promoting Windsor and supporting the local community and visitors alike is well appreciated.
Friends of Windsor Museum 