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Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens (Tyne & Wear Museums)
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Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens
Burdon Road
Sunderland
SR1 1PP
Tyne & Wear
England
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The Winter Gardens at night (Photo: Tyne & Wear Museums)
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Collection details
Archaeology, Coins and Medals, Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art, Industry, Land Transport, Maritime, Natural Sciences, Science and Technology, Social History, Weapons and War, World Cultures
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Contact details
General information (Tel)
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0191 553 2323
General information (Fax)
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0191 553 7828
E-mail
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sunderland@twmuseums.org.uk
Website
:
www.twmuseums.org.uk/sunderland
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Open
Mon - Sat 1000-1700
Sun 1400-1700
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Admission charges
Free entry
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Description
Exciting hands-on exhibits and interactive displays tell the story of Sunderland from its prehistoric past through to the present day. The Art Gallery features paintings by L S Lowry alongside Victorian masterpieces and artefacts from the four corners of the world. The stunning Winter Gardens stimulates the senses with over 1,500 flowers and plants brought together in a spectacular showcase of the world's natural beauty.
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Articles
Snakes Slither From Hancock Museum To Winter Gardens
Spiders Run Amok At Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens
SeaBritain 2005 - Working The Waves At Sunderland Museum
Tyne & Wear Museums Put Art On The Wall For Local Businesses
Maximum Meaning - Abram Games At Sunderland Museum
Lowry Paintings Saved For The Nation By Sunderland Museum
Museums & Galleries Celebrate Black History Month 2004
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
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Collections
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
Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
Induction loops in exhibition spaces
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
Wheelchairs available for loan
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Children and Families
Activities for pre-school children
Events and resources for children and families
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General Education
Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Loan service
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
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Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available
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Facilities
Facilities for private functions and events
Licensed for weddings
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Research facilities for academics
Restaurant
Shop
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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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