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Buxton Museum and Art Gallery
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Terrace Road
Buxton
SK17 6DA
Derbyshire
England
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Buxton Museum and Art Gallery (c) Derbyshire County Council
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Collection details
Archaeology, Archives, Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art, Law and Order, Natural Sciences, Personalities, Photography, Social History
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Facilities
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A 'sound symphony' audio guide with poetry, music and children's voices is available free for use in our Wonders of the Peak permanent displays.
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Contact details
General information (Tel)
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01298 24658
General information (Fax)
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01298 79394
E-mail
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buxton.museum@derbyshire.gov.uk
Website
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www.derbyshire.gov.uk/leisure/buxton_museum
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Open
Tues-Fri 09.30-17.30
Sat 09.30-17.00
Easter - September: Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays 10.30-17.00
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Closed
Mondays (except summer Bank Holiday Mondays)
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Admission charges
Free
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Description
Founded in 1893, the museum houses geology and archaeology of the Peak District, including the archives and collections of Sir William Boyd Dawkins and Dr J.W.Jackson. A busy programme of temporary exhibitions provides opportunities for contemporary artists and access to the museum's own fine art and photographic collections.
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Collections description
Principle collections include the fossil and osteological records of the Peak District and human archaeology of the region. The archives of Sir William Boyd Dawkins and Dr. J.W.Jackson span 150 years of the history of geology. The Buxton collections include extensive photograph archives. Special collections include the curiosities of the Randolph Douglas collection and, since 2003, the Derbyshire Police Collection. There is an extensive collection of locally made and inlaid Ashford Black Marble, Blue John and other local minerals.
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Key artists and exhibits
The Ashford Black Marble grapes table by Thomas Woodruff.
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Articles
Collecting Cultures - HLF Announces Grants For Acquisitions
Rare Ashford Black Marble Returns To Buxton Museum
Craft Makers & Museums Brought Together In East Midlands
MGM 2005: Escape With Houdini's Mate At Buxton Museum
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Available resources
The Romans
Handling collection or artefacts; Taught session (schools); Worksheets or templates; Workshop or activity session (Resource)
Time Detectives
Handling collection or artefacts; Taught session (schools); Worksheets or templates; Workshop or activity session (Resource)
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
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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
Large print information and/or interpretation
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to all 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
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
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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
Library
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Research facilities for academics
Shop
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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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