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University College London Museums & Collections
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University College London
Gower Street
London
WC1E 6BT
England
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Collection details
Archaeology, Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art, Natural Sciences, Personalities, Science and Technology, Social History, World Cultures
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Contact details
Digital Resources Manager
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s.washington@ucl.ac.uk
Website
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www.ucl.ac.uk/museums
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Open
The University campus is open to the public Mon-Sat 09.00-17.00. Each Museum and collection within UCL has its own opening times. Please see the website for details.
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Admission charges
Free of Charge
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Description
UCL is the first university to be established in England after Oxford and Cambridge. It was also the first to admit students regardless of class, race, gender or religion. Founded in 1826 in the heart of London's Bloomsbury, UCL today is a world class research-led university. It is home to more than 18 000 students, 30% of who come from more than 140 overseas countries.
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Collections description
UCL is home to four museums and eleven collections. These were gathered and developed from the 1820s to assist UCL's academic staff in their teaching and research. Today many of them are open to the public. They cover a diverse array of subjects from science and archaeology to geology, natural history and art and reflect 175 years of collecting.
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Key artists and exhibits
UCL Art Collections
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Galton Collection
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Earth Sciences Collections
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Grant Museum of Zoology and Comparative Anatomy
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Institute of Archaeology Collections
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Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology
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Trails
Hidden Treasures: London
Hidden Treasure Trail 1 - The People's Museum In London
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General Information
Pre-booking service for groups
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Collections
Specialist publications on collections available
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
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
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
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
Cafeteria
Library
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Picnic area
Refreshments
Research facilities for academics
Shop
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listings in London
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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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