The Phil Silvers Archival Museum - Atlas Obscura
Places near me Random place

The Phil Silvers Archival Museum

Coventry, England

The only museum in the world dedicated to preserving the life and work of American comedian and entertainer, Phil Silvers.  

View all photos
Phil Silvers favourite overcoat. steviebilko (Atlas Obscura User)
Phil Silvers 1944 screen test jacket once owned by Debbie Reynolds. steviebilko (Atlas Obscura User)
Phil Silvers displays steviebilko (Atlas Obscura User)
Phil Silvers revamped Museum 2022 steviebilko (Atlas Obscura User)
Phil Silvers revamped Museum 2021 steviebilko (Atlas Obscura User)
The Phil Silvers Museum steviebilko (Atlas Obscura User)
The owner, Steve, make sure you talk to him, he knows everything there is to know about Phil Silvers Dr Alan P Newman (Atlas Obscura User)
Phil Silvers overcoat. steviebilko (Atlas Obscura User)
30
58
Top Places in Coventry
Lady Godiva and Peeping Tom Clock
Lady Godiva and Peeping Tom Clock
Coventry, England
Spon Street
Coventry, England
Ruins of St. Mary's Priory Cathedral
Coventry, England
 See All

This museum is dedicated to the life and work of the late American comedian and actor, most famous for playing the role of Sgt Ernie Bilko in The Phil Silvers Show which ran on the BBC for a record-breaking 47 years.

Launched in 2015, it now boasts a generous display of personal artefacts kindly donated by Phil Silvers’ family.  Admirers of the museum include Danny Baker, Tim Vine, John Archer, Phill Jupitus, Paul Merton, Nick Hancock, Paul Bradley, Captain Sensible and internationally Dick Van Dyke, Jeff Garlin (The Goldbergs), and Mark Hamill (Star Wars).

Know Before You Go

The Phil Silvers Museum is open to the general public five days a week, Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Entry is currently free and all visitors who sign the guestbook receive an exclusive Phil Silvers / Sgt Bilko badge. Free parking is available in FarGo's dedicated carpark in Paynes Lane. 


Leave enough time for an in-depth conversation with the owner, Steve, who is an amazing source of knowledge about Phil Silvers and his amazing range of work.

comedy pop culture museums
Community Contributors
steviebilko
Added by
steviebilko
Dr Alan P Newman
Edited by
Dr Alan P Newman
Published
October 23, 2018
Edit this listing
Make an Edit Add Photos
Nearby
Remains of the Whitefriars Friary
0.49 miles
Coventry Cathedral Ruins
0.55 miles
St. Mary's Guildhall
0.56 miles
Want to see fewer ads? Become a Member.
Near This Place
The gatehouse.
Coventry, England

Remains of the Whitefriars Friary

The historic site where Queen Elizabeth I once gave a searing speech.
Inside the old cathedral.
Coventry, England

Coventry Cathedral Ruins

The bombed out remains of the old church were kept intact next to the new one, as a reminder of the futility of war.
Old Council Chamber in the guildhall.
Coventry, England

St. Mary's Guildhall

Built in the 1300s, this magnificent building that hosted England's kings and queens transports you to the Middle Ages.
The Doom Painting, Holy Trinity Church, Coventry, England.
Coventry, England

'Coventry Doom'

This amazing 15th-century mural remained hidden in plain sight for centuries.
Related Places
Baltimore, Maryland

Witch Board Museum Baltimore

This small museum celebrates the history of the Ouija board and its connection to the city of Baltimore.
Stockholm, Sweden

ABBA the Museum

There's something in the air as history repeats itself at this museum dedicated to the Swedish pop band.
Fairmount, Indiana

The James Dean Museum and Garfield Museum

Two Indiana icons are honored at this tiny museum, which features the world's largest collection of James Dean memorabilia.
Rockheim
Trondheim, Norway

Rockheim

A museum dedicated to Norwegian music, old and new alike.
In partnership with KAYAK

Plan Your Trip

From Around the Web