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Museum of Garden History
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Lambeth Palace Road
London
SE1 7LB
England
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Museum of Garden History
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Collection details
Agriculture, Architecture, Archives, Decorative and Applied Art, Design, Maritime, Natural Sciences, Personalities, Social History, Toys and Hobbies
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Contact details
General information (Tel)
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020 7401 8865
General information (Fax)
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020 7401 8869
E-mail
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info@museumgardenhistory.org
Website
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www.museumgardenhistory.org
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Open
Museum and Shop: Tue-Sun 10.30-17.00.
Cafe: Tue-Sat 10.30-16.45.
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Closed
Museum closed on Mondays.
Closed period: 22nd December 2007-1st January 2008 inclusive.
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Admission charges
Donation requested - £3.00 adults, £2.50 concessions
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Description
The world’s first Museum of Garden History is housed in the restored medieval church of St Mary-at-Lambeth, and is situated on the banks of the River Thames. It tells the story of gardens and gardening in Britain from the earliest times to the present.
Often described by visitors as ‘an oasis in the middle of a busy city’, the Museum’s garden, a 17th Century style knot garden designed by the Marchioness of Salisbury, allows visitors to enjoy plants that can be traced back to that period.
Also in the grounds are the tombs of the John Tradescants, gardeners to Charles I and II and enthusiastic collectors and adventurous plant hunters, as well as Captain Bligh of the Bounty.
After a trip through thousands of years of garden history, visitors can enjoy home-cooked food in the Garden Café and browse for garden related gifts and books in the Gift Shop.
The Museum also provides a unique venue for corporate and private entertaining. Past events have included presentation evenings, breakfast meetings, summer receptions and Christmas parties.
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Collections description
The Museum's collection has particular focus on the development of gardening and garden design through the ages, as well as the role of plant hunters in the introduction of new species to the UK.
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Key artists and exhibits
Tomb of the Tradescant family
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Tomb of Admiral Bligh
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The Vegetable Lamb
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Personal effects of Gertrude Jekyll
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Architecture and tombs of the church St. Mary-at-Lambeth
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Replica 17th Century Knot Garden
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Garden related tools, artefacts, curiosities and ephemera
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Articles
New Look For The Relaunched Garden Museum In Lambeth
Collecting Cultures - HLF Announces Grants For Acquisitions
Repatriating The Ark At The Museum Of Garden History
Museum Of Garden History Marks William Blake's Lambeth Years
Discover The Capital's Hidden Treasures This London Weekend
Hooray Hermit - Real Life Recluse To Move In At Painshill Park
An A-Z Of Christmas Gifts From Museums, Galleries And Other Cultural Places
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Trails
Hidden Treasures: London
Hidden Treasure Trail 1 - The People's Museum In London
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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
Guided tours
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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
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
Gardens open to public
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General Education
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Loan service
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
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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
Cafeteria
Facilities for private functions and events
Gardens open to public
Mail order service 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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