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Salford Museum & Art Gallery
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Salford Museum & Art Gallery
Peel Park
The Crescent
Salford
M5 4WU
Lancashire
England
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Salford Museum & Art Gallery
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Collection details
Archaeology, Archives, Coins and Medals, Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art, Land Transport, Medicine, Music, Personalities, Social History, Weapons and War
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Facilities
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We offer the following services and facilities for visitors with disabilities:
3 disabled persons parking spaces adjacent to entrance
Ramp into building
Lift inside building to access all floors
Loop in Reception area and in shop
Disabled persons toilets
Braile interpretation panels/tactile statues
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Contact details
General information (Tel)
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0161 778 0800
General information (Fax)
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0161 745 9490
E-mail
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salford.museum@salford.gov.uk
Website
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www.salford.gov.uk/museums
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Open
Mon-Fri 10.00-16.45
Sat & Sun 13.00-17.00
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Closed
The Museum will be closed on Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day
Please note, the Local History Library does not open on Mondays
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Admission charges
Unless otherwise stated, entry to the museum, special exhibitions and events and other activities are FREE OF CHARGE!
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Description
There's loads to see and do! Stroll down our Victorian Street, Lark Hill Place and experience the sights and sounds of Victorian Salford with our original shop fronts and fascinating interiors. You can even test your strength and listen to the Victorian Top 20. Relax amidst the splendour of our Victorian Gallery and admire the paintings, pottery and fine art. With an ever changing temporary exhibition programme, from hands-on activities to modern art, there's always something going on at Salford Museum and Art Gallery!
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Collections description
The LifeTimes Gallery tells the story of Salford past and present through the voices and memories of local residents. Come and see what you can discover about life in times gone by.
The Victorian gallery has a number of distinguished paintings and a series of marble statues, specially treated to allow hands-on explorations.
Our other galleries are host to a number of interactive, family-friendly and contemporary exhibitions.
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Key artists and exhibits
Lark Hill Place: Victorian Street
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Landau Carriages
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Salford Local History Library
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Articles
TPYF - Salford Museums Project Highlights Refugee Heritage
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Information point provided
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Collections
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
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Disability Access
Audio guides specifically for blind and partially sighted people
Braille information and/or interpretation
Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
Large print information and/or interpretation
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to all public areas
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Children and Families
Baby changing facilities
Events and resources for children and families
Picnic area
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General Education
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
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Schools Education
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
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Facilities
Cafeteria
Facilities for private functions and events
Library with public access
Mail order service available
Meeting room available
Picnic area
Refreshments
Restaurant
Shop
Study facilities
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Copyright © 24 Hour Museum
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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