Description
The Museum is housed in a former woollen mill within the Shires shopping centre. Displays tell the history of the woollen industry, Trowbridge town and its people. Working looms are demonstrated on Saturdays and cloth is still produced on site. There are plenty of hands-on interactives, a children's trail and a mouse hunt. There are also regular temporary exhibitions and childrens holiday activities
Collections description
Collections comprise of working woollen textile machines, social history, costume and textiles, topographical prints, items relating to Sir Isaac Pitman and archaeology.
General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Information point provided
Collections
General guide to collections available
Specialist publications on collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Disability Access
Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to all public areas
Children and Families
Activities for pre-school children
Events and resources for children and families
General Education
Education facilities available
Loan service
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Schools Education
Primary school education service available
Facilities
Library
Meeting room available
Research facilities for academics
Shop
Study facilities
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