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Elgar Birthplace Museum
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Elgar Birthplace Museum
Crown East Lane
Lower Broadheath
WR2 6RH
Worcestershire
England
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Elgar Birthplace Museum
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Collection details
Archives, Music, Personalities
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Contact details
General information (Tel)
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01905 333224
General information (Fax)
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01905 333224
E-mail
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birthplace@elgarmuseum.org
Website
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www.elgarmuseum.org
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Open
Every day 11am - 5 pm (last admission 4.15pm)
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Closed
Tues 23 December 2003 to Sun 1 February 2004 inclusive
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Admission charges
Adults £4.50, Seniors £4.00, Children £2.00, Concessions £3.00, Family £11.00. Group discounts available.
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Discounts
Museums Association
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Description
The Elgar Birthplace Museum gives a fascinating insight in to the life and music, family and friends, development and inspirations of Sir Edward Elgar, one of England's greatest composers. Visit the country cottage where he was born on 2nd June 1857 and the new Elgar Centre opened August 2000.
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Collections description
The Elgar Birthplace Museum has a unique and nationally important collection of manuscripts, letters, press cuttings, concert programmes, recordings, personal possessions and memorabilia associated with the life, work and influences of Sir Edward Elgar.
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Articles
News In Brief - Week Ending May 11 2008
News In Brief - Week Ending February 3 2008
News In Brief - Week Ending January 21 2008
Elgar 150 - Museums Get Ready To Celebrate Composer's Anniversary
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Parking for coaches
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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
General audio-guide available
Large print information and/or interpretation
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to some public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan
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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
Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
General audio-guide 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
General audio-guide available
Library with public access
Mail order service available
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Picnic area
Refreshments
Research facilities for academics
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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