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Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum
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Clarence Street
Cheltenham
GL50 3JT
Gloucestershire
England
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Collection details
Archaeology, Archives, Coins and Medals, Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art, Land Transport, Music, Natural Sciences, Personalities, Science and Technology, Social History, Weapons and War, World Cultures
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Contact details
General information (Tel)
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01242 237431
General information (Fax)
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01242 262334
E-mail
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ArtGallery@cheltenham.gov.uk
Website
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www.cheltenham.artgallery.museum
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Open
Daily 10.00am-5.00pm (April-October), 10.00am-4.00pm (November - March)
First Thursday of each month open from 11.00am
Third Thursday of each month open until 8.00pm
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Closed
Bank Holidays
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Admission charges
Free admission
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Collections description
Cheltenham's Arts and Crafts Movement collection of furniture, textiles, ceramics, carvings, silver and jewellery is recognised as an outstanding collection of international importance. Cheltenham's history is also well represented, and in addition there are paintings spanning four centuries, oriental collections of pottery and costume, and archaeological treasures from the neighbouring Cotswolds, as well as a programme of special exhibitions changing regularly throughout the year.
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Key artists and exhibits
Arts and Crafts Movement
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17th- and 19th-century Dutch and Belgian paintings
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Articles
Grants Encourage Links Between Museum Curators And Artists In The Southwest
Surrealism Returns To Cheltenham Art Gallery And Museum
News In Brief - Week Ending September 30 2007
Flood Complications Force Museums And Galleries To Close
Out Of Africa - And Into Cheltenham Art Gallery And Museum
News In Brief - week ending February 24 2008
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Trails
Arts And Crafts Trail: Cheltenham, the Cotswolds, Midlands and Lake District
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Available resources
Investigating Toys
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
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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
Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
Induction loops in lecture theatres
Large print information and/or interpretation
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
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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
Facilities for private functions and events
Library
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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