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Berwick upon Tweed Borough Museum & Art Gallery
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The Clock Block
Berwick Barracks
Ravensdowne
Berwick Upon Tweed
TD15 1DG
Northumberland
England
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The Clock Block, Berwick Barracks
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Collection details
Archaeology, Coins and Medals, Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art, Personalities, Science and Technology, Social History
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Facilities
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Library access via Berwick Record Office. During winter closure free guided tours by appointment.
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Contact details
General information (Tel)
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01289 301869
General information (Fax)
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01289 330540
E-mail
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museum@berwick-upon-tweed.gov.uk
Website
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www.northumberland.gov.uk/VG/berwick_upon_tweed.html#253
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Open
1 April-30 September
Wed-Sun 1000-1700
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Closed
1 October-31 March
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Discounts
English Heritage
Museums Association
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Description
A collection of local social history and fine and decorative art set in a historic barracks complex. The international art comes from the collection of Sir William Burrell.
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Collections description
Berwick Borough Museum & Art Gallery houses a collection which ranges from 'Window on Berwick' to Burrell's 'Berwick' Collection, including Degas, Venetian glassware, Japanese Imari pottery, German pewter and Ming vases. Plus Medieval chalices, Roman glass, fine Watercolours and contemporary exhibitions.
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Articles
Fruitful Excavations At Berwick-upon-Tweed Town Centre Construction Site
Myth Or Reality? Berwick Revisits Its 'War With Russia'
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Trails
Art Treasures of the North East
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Guided tours
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Collections
General guide to collections available
Specialist publications on collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
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Disability Access
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to some public areas
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Children and Families
Events and resources for children and families
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General Education
Academic publications and resources available
Education facilities available
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
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Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Secondary school education service available
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Facilities
Library with public access
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Research facilities for academics
Shop
Study facilities
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Information published here was believed to be correct at the time it was prepared. Welsh language pages developed with CYMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales, funded by the Welsh Assembly Government.
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