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Museum of Lancashire, Preston
    Stanley Street
Preston
PR1 4YP
Lancashire
England
Collection details
Archaeology, Coins and Medals, Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art, Medicine, Natural Sciences, Social History, Weapons and War
Facilities
Parking: yes Shop: yes Study area: yes Wheelchair access: yes Visual disability facilities: yes
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Contact details
General information (Tel) : 01772 534075
General information (Fax) : 01772 534079
E-mail : museums.enquiries@mus.lancscc.gov.uk
Website : www.lancsmuseums.gov.uk
Open
Open all year round
Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat 10.30 to 17.00
Closed
Closed Thursdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays
Admission charges
Adults: £3.00
Concessions: £2.00
Accompanied Children: FREE
Adult Season Ticket: £6.00
Adult Multi-Pass: £10.00
Family & Friends Multi-Pass: £18.00
Description
Situated within a Grade ll listed building. Discover our Victorian schoolroom, enjoy a tour through the Home Front during World War 2 and Fast Forward to the Fifties. Includes three fascinating regimental galleries with colourful uniforms,splendid swords and souvenirs and artefacts from Spain and the Raj.

Special exhibitions and events on a regular basis with a particular emphasis on Family Friendly activities during school holidays.

Articles
VJ Day: The Forgotten War Remembered
MGM 2005: Fabulous Finds In Preston - Drip Free Tea & Treasure
Fabulous Finds Day- At A Museum Near You April 30 2005
Macca & Dylan In Line Up For Show At Museum Of Lancashire
From George Formby To Peter Kay - It's Grin Up North!

General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Collections
Specialist publications on collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Disability Access
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to some public areas
Children and Families
Events and resources for children and families
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
Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available
Facilities
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Shop