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Newark Millgate Museum
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48 Millgate
Newark
NG24 4TS
Nottinghamshire
England
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Collection details
Agriculture, Archaeology, Archives, Coins and Medals, Costume and Textiles, Fine Art, Inland Waterways, Industry, Literature, Medicine, Music, Natural Sciences, Personalities, Photography, Science and Technology, Social History, Sport, Toys and Hobbies, Trade and Commerce, Weapons and War
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Facilities
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Newark Millgate Museum is part of Newark and Sherwood Museum Service. In addition to the museum there is also the Gilstrap Heritage Centre to visit in the grounds of Newark Castle. The Gilstrap centre is open daily throughout the year and admission is free.
The Service also operates the Resource Centre - the off site store and study room. Appointments are essential at the Resource Centre. Behind the scenes guided tours are available - contact Newark Millgate Museum for further details.
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Contact details
General information (Tel)
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01636 655730
General information (Fax)
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01636 655735
E-mail
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museums@nsdc.info
Website
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www.newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk
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Open
Winter hours October to March
Tues to Friday 10.30am to 4pm
Saturday and Sunday 1pm to 4pm
Closed Mondays
Summer Opening Hours April to September
Tuesday to Sunday 10.30am to 4.30pm
Closed Mondays except summer bank holidays (open 10.30am to 4.30pm Easter Monday, May bank holidays, August bank holiday)
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Closed
Closed Mondays
Christmas Day
Boxing Day
New Year's Day
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Admission charges
Admission free
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Description
Housed in a charming former mill and warehouse by the River Trent, Newark Millgate Museum displays the working, social and domestic life of Newark, covering the 19th and 20th Centuries.
In addition there are works of art from the museum's permanent collection on show as well as temporary exhibitions showcasing the work of contemporary local artists and designers.
The museum is just 10 mintues walk from the town centre and Newark Castle.
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Collections description
The Museum service has extensive collections of archaeology, costume, natural science, art, social history, archives, photographs and local studies.
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Key artists and exhibits
Artists represented in the collection include Sir William Nichosolon, W H Cubley, Bridget Riley
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Personalities - Byron, Gladstone
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Articles
MGM 2008 - Night At The Museum This Weekend In Derby And Notts
Museumaker Commissions Major East Midlands Artworks
Iron Age Torc Acquired For Nottinghamshire Museum
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Available resources
Discovery Boxes
Handling collection or artefacts; Resource or activity pack; Teachers' pack or notes; Virtual exhibition or images
Education Sessions
Guided tour (Resource); Handling collection or artefacts; Taught session (schools); Workshop or activity session (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
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
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
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
Secondary school education service available
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Facilities
Cafeteria
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
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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