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January 7 2009

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The Lightbox, Woking

Chobham Road, Woking, GU21 4AA, Surrey, England

The Lightbox is a stunning new gallery and museum for the south east. Two spacious galleries host a huge range of exhibitions for all the family, from arts and heritage to science and design. The building is also home to Woking's Story, an interactive museum of the town's history. There’s a canal side cafe, a gift shop and an exciting programme of events too.

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Contact Details

Tel : 01483 737800
Fax : 01483 764369
E-mail : info@thelightbox.org.uk

URL : www.thelightbox.org.uk

Open

Tues - Sat: 10am - 5pm Sun: 11am - 5pm

Closed

Closed Mondays, including bank holidays. Closed 25 & 26 December and 1 January.

Admission Charges

Free entry (Admission fees may apply for some touring exhibitions).

Related Articles

29/12/2008 Museum That Lit Up Woking Goes From Strength To Strength
23/12/2008 Budding Designers Challenged To Create Pavilion For Woking Lightbox
27/10/2008 The Lightbox Explores The Transformation Of Waste Into Art
01/09/2008 Nominations Open For Art Fund Prize For Museums And Galleries 2009
22/05/2008 Art Fund Prize - Lightbox Wins, Burnham Hails Cultural Renaissance
22/05/2008 The Lightbox In Woking, Surrey, Wins The £100,000 Art Fund Prize
17/04/2008 Shortlist Announced For The Art Fund Museums And Galleries Prize

Description

The Lightbox is a stunning new gallery and museum for the south east. Two spacious galleries host a huge range of exhibitions for all the family, from arts and heritage to science and design. The building is also home to Woking's Story, an interactive museum of the town's history. There’s a canal side cafe, a gift shop and an exciting programme of events too.

General Information

Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Information point provided
Guided tours

Collections

Public access available to collections information

Disability Access

Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
Induction loops in exhibition spaces
Induction loops in lecture theatres
Large print information and/or interpretation
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to all public areas
Wheelchair access to some public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan

Children and Families

Activities for pre-school children
Baby changing facilities
Events and resources for children and families
Gardens open to public
Picnic area

General Education

Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students

Schools Education

Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Secondary school education service available

Facilities

Cafeteria
Facilities for private functions and events
Gardens open to public
Meeting room available
Picnic area
Refreshments
Research facilities for academics
Restaurant
Shop
Study facilities

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