Guildford House is a historic house at 155 High Street, Guildford, Surrey, England. Built in 1660, it is currently a municipal museum and art gallery. The house is a grade I listed building and has many original features including a carved staircase, panelled rooms, decorative plaster ceilings and wrought iron window fittings.
The house contains some of Guildford borough's art collection including pastel portraits by Guildford-born artist, John Russell, RA (1745–1806).
In June 2009 Guildford house merged with Guildford Museum
Guildford House Gallery is a historic house at 155 High Street, Guildford, Surrey, England, owned and run by Guildford Borough Council.
Built in 1660, it is currently Guildford Borough's museum and art gallery. The house is a Grade I Listed Building and has many original features including a carved staircase, panelled rooms, decorative plaster ceilings and wrought iron window fittings. Guildford House hosts changing exhibitions throughout the year.
The Borough's art collection includes the world's largest public collection of pastel portraits by Guildford-born artist, John Russell, RA (1745–1806). In June 2009 Guildford House, along with Guildford Museum, Guildford's Guildhall and Guildford Castle were brought together and run collectively as 'Guildford Heritage'.