Scott House Museum

Take a step back in time as you enter Sir Peter Scott’s home where he championed the cause of worldwide wildlife conservation through growing the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT) and set up the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).

More about Sir Peter Scott

Little has changed in his home since the 1950s and you will be surprised to find out about his amazing life not just as the son of the famous Antarctic explorer Robert Falcon Scott but as a pioneering wildlife conservationist, an artist, inventor, Olympic sportsman and Naval war hero.

Find out about his friendship with Sir David Attenborough and which members of the royal family visited his home, marvel at his original illustrations of Bewick’s swans and reminisce about his days as a wildlife presenter on the BBC ‘Look’ TV programme.

Essential information

What to expect on a tour

• Find out how Sir Peter Scott made Slimbridge the birthplace of modern conservation
• Take a tour of Scott House bursting at the seams with his personal belongings – from his notebooks and sketches to his books and record collection.
• Experience the spectacular views from Sir Peter Scott’s studio over his beloved lake – the Rushy Pen
• Explore the 1950s kitchen and hear stories of family life at Slimbridge
• Discover the many famous names who have signed the Scott House visitor book
• Pre-booking is essential. Please follow the link below to book your tickets.

Meeting point

10 minutes before the tour start times. Please wait by the Peter Scott exhibition and film in the foyer.

Cost

Included with admission to the centre. There is no additional charge for this tour, however we kindly ask visitors to make a voluntary donation to help us preserve the Scott House Museum for future generations.

Date and time

Tours run at 11am and 1.30pm everyday subject to availability. Tours last for approximately 1 hour.

NEW

Art Discovery guided tours

Tuesday’s standard guided tours will be replaced with Art Discovery guided tours wherever possible. Experience the art within Scott House Museum, explore Peter's Scott's remarkable career and look at some of his most significant paintings, as well as the works of other artists in one of the most impressive private collections of wildlife art in the country.

Scott House Museum Storytelling tours

During the school holidays, Thursday’s standard guided tour will be replaced with a Scott House Museum Storytelling session for children aged 5-10.

Book your tour

Members: Click the link below to book your Scott House Tour. You do not need to book admission in advance, please bring your membership card with you.

Non-members: To book onto a Scott House Museum Tour you’ll also need to purchase admission in addition to your Scott House tour ticket. You'll be prompted to add admission tickets to your basket during checkout, alternatively you can pay for admission on arrival at the centre.

Before booking please read the full terms and conditions.

If you need to cancel, please allow someone else to take your space by emailing us on tickets@wwt.org.uk

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  • Canoe Safari
  • Summer Walkway
  • Wild Safaris
  • Scott House Museum
  • Explore and play
  • Duck Decoy
  • Wild bird feeds
  • Talks and tours
  • Estuary Tower Hide
  • Slimbridge webcam
  • Viewing wildlife
  • Mission Possible
  • Arctic Adventure
  • Nature reserve
  • Scott's Goose Challenge