JANE AUSTEN’S

MUSEUM
JANE AUSTEN
-Jane Austen ( born-16 December 1775 –died-18 July 1817) was
an English novelist known primarily for her six major novels, which
interpret, critique and comment upon the British landed gentry at
the end of the 18th century. Austen's plots often explore the
dependence of women on marriage in the pursuit of favourable
social standing and economic security. Her works critique the
novels of sensibility of the second half of the 18th century and are
part of the transition to 19th-century literary realism.[2][b] Her use of
biting irony, along with her realism, humour, and social
commentary, have long earned her acclaim among critics,
scholars, and popular audiences alike.
-With the publications of Sense and Sensibility (1811), Pride and
Prejudice (1813), Mansfield Park (1814) and Emma (1816), she
achieved success as a published writer. She wrote two additional
novels, Northanger Abbey and Persuasion, both published
posthumously in 1818, and began another, eventually titled
Sanditon, but died before its completion.
JANE AUSTEN’S MUSEUM
Jane Austen's House Museum is a small
independent museum in the village of
Chawton near Alton in Hampshire. It is a
writer's house museum occupying the 17th-
century house (informally known as Chawton
Cottage) in which novelist Jane Austen spent
the last eight years of her life. The museum
has been a Grade I listed building since 1963.
ACCESSIBILITY

Jane Austen's House Museum is an historic property with low

doorways and uneven surfaces underfoot.
The ground floor and outbuildings at the Museum are fully
accessible and we have an accessible WC with baby
changing facilities.
Unfortunately, the upstairs of the main house is currently only
accessible by climbing an historic wooden staircase.
Assistance dogs are welcome throughout the Museum.
 OPENING TIMES & ADMISSION
PRICES
• January: Closed
• February - May: 10.30 - 16.30
• June - August: 10.00 - 17.00
• September - December*: 10.30 - 16.30 (*Excludes 24, 25, 26 December when the Museum is
closed.)

• Adults: £9.00
• Seniors (65+): £8.00
• Students*: £7.00
• Disabled (carer free entry)*: £4.00
• Children (6 - 16, under 6s free): £4.00
• Family Ticket (2 adults and up to 3 children): £22.00
• Art Fund Members: £4.50
 JANE AUSTEN’S GARDEN
Although no record of its layout exists, it is probable that this garden
was of simple country cottage style with little formal design. The original
garden was bigger with an orchard, and also a large vegetable patch
which Jane’s mother tended.
The present garden shows an extensive range of plants known in
Jane Austen’s time and includes wild flowers common to this area of
Hampshire.
Visitors are welcome to picnic on the lawns and benches, take
photographs and enjoy the garden wildlife amongst the flowers, herbs,
trees and shrubs in a beautiful setting beside the old village green.
Celia Simpson, Head Gardener, has cared for this garden for over 16
years and welcomes help from volunteers to keep it looking beautiful
all year round.
 GARDEN ENTRY
• Entry to the garden of Jane Austen's House Museum is free of charge.

• Entry may be restricted on special event days when activities, such as

theatrical or music performances, are taking place in the garden.

• Entry may be restricted at times when the site is busy and the museum
capacity numbers have been exceeded.
 TICKET TERMS AND CONDITIONS
• Tickets give 12 months of unlimited entry from the visit date printed on the
ticket, excluding special events.
• Tickets can not be exchanged or refunded (in whole or in part) after
purchase.
• Lost tickets can not be replaced under any circumstances.
• Original tickets only - photocopies will not be accepted.
• Tickets must not be sold or resold and are non-transferable.
• Tickets must not be laminated.
• Tickets purchased as part of a group visit, free tickets or any tickets bought
using a voucher count as a single entry only and do not receive 12 months
entry.
THE END
Made by: Crai Lorena