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Museum of Rugby, Twickenham
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Twickenham Stadium
Rugby Road
Twickenham
TW1 1DZ
Middlesex
England
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Courtesy of the Museum of Rugby
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Collection details
Sport
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Contact details
Museum (Tel)
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0870 4052001
Museum (Fax)
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0870 4052002
museum information
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museum@rfu.com
Museum site
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www.rfu.com/microsites/museum
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Open
Tues-Sat 1000-1700
Sun 1100-1700
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Closed
Post Twickenham match day Sundays. Also closed on normal Mondays, Easter Sunday, Christmas Eve, Chistmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day.
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Admission charges
Museum and Twickenham Stadium Tour tickets:
Adult £10
Concession £7
Family (2 adults, 3 children) £34
(Please book tours in advance. 'Museum only' entry prices are available upon request)
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Discounts
Museums Association
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Description
The ultimate visitor experience for the world rugby enthusiast. Much more than just a collection of wonderful artefacts, the Museum of Rugby is an inspirational journey through the history of world rugby. Innovative exhibits bring to life some of the great moments in the international game, assulting the senses with the sights, sounds and smells of rugby football. You'll get up close and personal with the Calcutta Cup, thrill to interactive footage of some of the greatest tries of all time and even test your own strength on the Museum's formidable scrum machine. The time has come to take your place in history with a visit to the Museum of rugby, Twickenham.
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Collections description
This collection has been acquired over the years from international players, families, clubs and collectors, or has been bought by the Museum at auction.
Since the birth of the Rugby Football Union (RFU) in 1871 a wealth of rugby memorabilia has been accumulated. Dusty minute books and faded letters; early match programmes and tickets for memorable games: the fascinating array of gifts from other unions. In more recent times, with a more deliberate acquisition policy, our collection has developed to include historical and contemporary photographs, videos, artworks, equipment and other miscellaneous objects.
The main themes of collection:
•Famous players’ memorabilia/objects (from any nation)
•Supporter memorabilia/objects
•Early development of the game, artefacts of historical importance
•Artwork with a rugby theme, or relevance to rugby history
•Miscellaneous objects highlighting humour and the social aspects of the rugby lifestyle
•A library of rugby match programmes
•Archival items focusing specifically on the RFU, England and Twickenham Stadium
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Key artists and exhibits
Imporant rugby art works by W.B.Wollen. Harry Langton collection of rugby artefacts. W.W.Wakefield collection of artefacts. Numerous rugby trophies including the Rugby World Cup (display 2004/2005).
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Articles
New Zealanders In London
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Available resources
Schools Pack KS2
Resouce pack
Schools Pack KS3
Resouce pack
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
Information point provided
Parking for coaches
Guided tours
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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
Large print information and/or interpretation
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to all public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan
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Children and Families
Picnic area
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General Education
Academic publications and resources available
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
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Schools Education
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available
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Facilities
Auditorium
Cafeteria
Facilities for private functions and events
Library
Library with public access
Licensed for weddings
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Picnic area
Research facilities for academics
Restaurant
Shop
Study facilities
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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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