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Abbey Pumping Station, Leicester
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Abbey Pumping Station
Corporation Road
Abbey Lane
Leicester
LE4 5PX
Leicestershire
England
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Abbey Pumping Station
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Collection details
Decorative and Applied Art, Industry, Land Transport, Science and Technology, Social History
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Contact details
General information (Tel)
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0116 299 5111
General information (Fax)
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0116 299 5125
Senior Curator Science, Industry and Technology
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Jon.Wheat@leicester.gov.uk
Conservation and Collections Officer Science, Industry and Technology
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Andrew.Simpson@leicester.gov.uk
Website
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www.leicester.gov.uk/museums
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Open
Open February - November, Saturdays - Wednesdays: 11.00am - 4.30pm; Sundays: 1.00pm - 4.30pm.
Open on certain Thursdays and Fridays for children's activities during school holidays.
Open December - January for special events and private hire.
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Closed
Closed Thursdays and Fridays, and all of December and January.
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Description
The Abbey Pumping Station is Leicester's Museum of Science and Technology. The museum collects and displays the industrial, technological and scientific heritage of Leicester. The engine house has been preserved and during selected special events the engines can be seen in steam.
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Key artists and exhibits
The museum not only has a collection of working stationary steam engines but also vibrant displays using real artefacts from the past together with interactive hands-on exhibits. Permanent exhibitions include the science and history of public health in Leicester, light and optical science and a nostalgic look at the history of the city's tram system.
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Trails
The Industrial Heritage of the East Midlands
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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
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to some 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
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
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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
Facilities for private functions and events
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Shop
Study facilities
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