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Wycombe Museum
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Wycombe Museum
Priory Avenue
High Wycombe
HP13 6PX
Buckinghamshire
England
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Sealed Knot re-enactment at Wycombe Museum
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Collection details
Archives, Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art, Industry, Photography, Social History
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Contact details
Front Desk & General Information (Tel)
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01494 421895
General information (Fax)
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01494 421897
E-mail
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museum@wycombe.gov.uk
Website
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www.wycombe.gov.uk/museum
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Open
Mon-Sat 1000-1700
Sun 1400-1700
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Closed
Bank Hoildays
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Admission charges
Entry to the museum is free
Charges do apply to some events
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Description
Friendly local museum set in an 18th century house with attractive grounds. Displays include interactive exhibits and childrens activities. Events are held throughout the year for children, family's and adults.
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Collections description
Collections include historic Windsor chairs from the Chilterns traditional furniture indusrty, local history objects from Wycombe District and an art collection including oils, watercolour and sculpture.
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Key artists and exhibits
Joshua Reynolds
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Peter Lely
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Alfred Oakley
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Jack Goodchild
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John Pitt
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Articles
MGM 2007 - Witness Living History With Our Top 10 Re-enactments
MGM 2006 - Banging The Drum For The Thames Valley
Thames Valley Museums Pack 'Em In Over Christmas Period
Family Friendly Museums in the Thames Valley
Museums and Galleries in Berkshire, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire
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Events
Zoom and Ground Level by Cally Trench at Wycombe Museum
Exhibition
From Graves To Garden Parties Exhibition at Wycombe Museum
Exhibition
A View of Wycombe at Wycombe Museum
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Art and Architecture in 18th Century Britain and France Course at Wycombe Museum
Tiny Talk Time - Goodnight Owl at Wycombe Museum
Workshop (Event)
Archaeological Finds Identification at Wycombe Museum
The Big Draw - Art Techniques Workshop with Cally Trench at Wycombe Museum
Workshop (Event)
The Big Draw - Bird's Eye View! Worm's Eye View! Led by Cally Trench at Wycombe Museum
Workshop (Event)
October Half Term - Mystery and Masks at Wycombe Museum
Workshop (Event)
October Half Term - Mystery and Masks at Wycombe Museum
Workshop (Event)
More Than Just Chairs - A Talk on Wycombe's Local History at Wycombe Museum
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Tiny Talk Time - Wheels at Wycombe Museum
Workshop (Event)
The History of Wycombe's Red Lion Hotel at Wycombe Museum
Lecture
Tiny Talk Time - What's Inside? at Wycombe Museum
Workshop (Event)
Archaeological Finds Identification at Wycombe Museum
Festive Fun: An Edwardian Christmas at Wycombe Museum
Workshop (Event)
Festive Fun at Wycombe Museum
Workshop (Event)
Arts and Crafts to Art Nouveau Course at Wycombe Museum
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Available resources
Dirty Work
Handling collection; Workshop (Resource)
Home Sweet Home
; Handling collection; Interactive resource; Workshop (Resource)
Let's Play
; Handling collection; Visit; Workshop (Resource)
Life In Roman Britain
; Handling collection; Visit; Workshop (Resource)
Take A Seat
Handling collection; Visit; Workshop (Resource)
Take Cover
; Handling collection; Service; Visit; Workshop (Resource)
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
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Collections
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
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Disability Access
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to some public areas
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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
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Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
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Facilities
Facilities for private functions and events
Gardens open to public
Library with public access
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Picnic area
Refreshments
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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