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Wardown Park Museum
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Wardown Park Museum
Old Bedford Road
Luton
LU2 7HA
Bedfordshire
England
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Wardown Park Museum
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Collection details
Archives, Coins and Medals, Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Social History, Toys and Hobbies, Weapons and War
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Facilities
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There is free parking at the museum and good disabled access (including a lift to the first floor). A small tearoom serves drinks and snacks. The museum shop sells souvenirs, local history publications and old photographs.
For Teachers and schools:
The Museum's Schools Service runs a varied schools programme with sessions to complement the national curriculum using both the galleries and artefacts for handling. Please contact us if you would like more information or would like to arrange a school visit.
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Contact details
Reception/Front of House (Tel)
:
01582 546722
Admin Office (Tel)
:
01582 546723
Marketing Department (Tel)
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01582 546739
Schools/Education Department (Tel)
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01582 546745
Curatorial Department (Tel)
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01582 546726
Admin Office (Fax)
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01582 546763
E-mail
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museum.gallery@luton.gov.uk
Website
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www.luton.gov.uk/museums
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Open
Tues-Sat 10.00-17.00
Sun 13.00-17.00
Open Bank Holiday Mondays
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Closed
Mondays
Christmas Day
Boxing Day
New Years Day
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Admission charges
Free admission
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Description
The museum is situated in a beautiful landscaped park and contributes to its charm by telling the story of Luton and its people such as the hat production and car industry, through displays, objects and old photographs. There is free parking at the museum and good disabled access including a lift to the first floor. A small
tearoom serves drinks and snacks, and the museum shop sells souvenirs, local history publications and photographs.
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Collections description
The first floor galleries opened as the Luton Life displays in February 2003. Funded with the assistance of the Heritage Lottery Fund, the displays explore the stories of Luton people over the past 150 years. Throughout the galleries there are listening posts where visitors can listen to Lutonians telling their stories. There are also hands-on exhibits and touchscreen computers with images of old Luton.
The ground floor galleries include the Lace Gallery displaying some of the museum extensive collection of local lace and the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire gallery tells the story of this local regiment. The ground floor also houses the exhibition gallery. The museum holds around 4 temporary exhibitions a year on different subjects. There are also events and activities for all ages and interests throughout the year.
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Articles
Ancient Greek Athletes, Warriors And Heroes Come To Gosport Gallery
A Day Out - Gay History Explored In London During February 2007
Luton's £750,000 Wenlock Jug Takes Pride Of Place At Museum
Wardown Park Museum In Luton Explores Gypsy And Traveller Life
MGM 2006 - Events In The East Of England - A Feast Of Fun!
Louis Wain's Feline Fascination At Wardown Park Museum
Wardown Museum In Luton Pips New York Met To Wenlock Tankard
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Trails
Hidden Treasure Trail 4 - The People's Museum In The East Of England
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Information point provided
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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
Braille information and/or interpretation
Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
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
Baby changing facilities
Events and resources for children and families
Gardens open to public
Picnic area
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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
Cafeteria
Gardens open to public
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Picnic area
Refreshments
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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