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Salt Museum, Northwich
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Salt Museum
162 London Road
Northwich
CW9 8AB
Cheshire
England
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Salt miner at the Salt Museum, Northwich
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Collection details
Archaeology, Archives, Fine Art, Natural Sciences, Science and Technology, Social History
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Facilities
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There is a free car park adjacent to the Salt Museum and parking space for two coaches.
The museum has an adjoining garden area with seating, and the River Weaver is just a few minutes walk away. Tourist information on the locality (including the Anderton Boat Lift and the Lion SaltWorks) is available at the museum.
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Contact details
General information (Tel)
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01606 41331
General information (Fax)
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01606 350420
E-mail
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cheshiremuseums@cheshire.gov.uk
Website
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www.saltmuseum.org.uk
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Open
Tues-Fri & bank holiday Mondays & Mondays in August, 1000-1700
Sat & Sun 1400-1700.
Saturdays in July & August - open from 10am-1700
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Closed
24 - 26 December, 1 January
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Admission charges
Adults: £2.50
Child: £1.30
Family (2+2): £6.00
Concessions: £2.00
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Discounts
English Heritage
Museums Association
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Description
The Salt Museum works to conserve and promote the history of the Cheshire salt industry and the communities of the Cheshire salt towns. Roughly 200 million years ago, in the Triassic era vast, salt deposits were laid down under what is now the county of Cheshire in England. Since before Roman times people have been extracting and trading this salt - an activity which has had an incalculable effect on the region's history and development. Even today Cheshire is the only place in Britain where salt is produced on a large scale.
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Collections description
Through original artefacts, models, re-constructions, old photographs, paintings and interactive exhibits the Salt Museum, housed in the old Northwich Workhouse, tells the story of a unique industrial heritage. Students and local history researchers are welcome to make use of a range of resource material by appointment. The museum library has an extensive range of publications on the history of the salt industry in Cheshire, elsewhere in the UK and overseas. Large scale 19th century Ordnance Survey maps of central Cheshire can be consulted as well as a photographic archive of over 4,000 images. Other available material includes a collection of oral history recordings.
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Articles
MGM 2007 - Go Behind The Scenes With Our Top 10 Events
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
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Collections
General guide to 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
Induction loops in lecture theatres
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
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
Loan service
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
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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
Cafeteria
Facilities for private functions and events
Library with public access
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Refreshments
Research facilities for academics
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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