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Nelson Museum & Local History Centre, Monmouth
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New Market Hall
Priory Street
Monmouth
NP25 3XA
Monmouthshire
Wales
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Collection details
Archaeology, Archives, Aviation, Coins and Medals, Decorative and Applied Art, Industry, Land Transport, Maritime, Personalities, Social History, Trade and Commerce, Weapons and War
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Facilities
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The museum is in the town centre, with public parking available nearby. Disabled 'set-down' + short-term paking on-street outside the museum.
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Contact details
General information (Tel)
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01600 710630
General information (Fax)
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01600 710631
E-mail
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nelsonmuseum@monmouthshire.gov.uk
Website
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www.monmouthshire.gov.uk/Monmouth/English/Leisure_and_Visitors/Castles+and+Museums
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Open
All year round:
Monday to Saturday (incl. Bank Holidays) 10.00-13.00, 14.00-17.00; Sunday 14.00-17.00.
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Closed
Christmas & New Year
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Admission charges
Free to all
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Description
The Nelson Museum was founded in 1924, following the bequest to Monmouth by Lady Llangattock of her collection of material relating to the famous admiral. The museum moved to the current premises (a market hall complex built in the 1830s) in 1969, at which time the local history collections for the town were incorporated.
The Local History centre, in the same building, deals with Monmouth and its people, including Charles Rolls of Rolls Royce fame and Henry V.
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Collections description
The Nelson collection includes both personal and commemorative material, and is particularly noted for the large number of personal letters. Star exhibits include Nelson's fighting sword, and a selection of outrageous forgeries, including Nelson's glass eye.
The Local History Centre collections are based on the Monmouth Borough archive; the local history reference library; photographs; prints and paintings; maps and plans and archaeology, with a special collection relating to the Rolls family (including C.S.Rolls of Rolls-Royce).
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Trails
Hidden Treasure Trail 6 - The People's Museum In Wales
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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)
Public access available to collections information
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Disability Access
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to some public areas
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Children and Families
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
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
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Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Secondary school education service available
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Facilities
Library
Library with public access
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
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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