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National Waterways Museum, Gloucester
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National Waterways Museum
Llanthony Warehouse
Gloucester Docks
Gloucester
GL1 2EH
Gloucester
England
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Collection details
Archaeology, Archives, Decorative and Applied Art, Land Transport, Maritime
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Contact details
General information (Tel)
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01452 318200
General information (Fax)
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01452 318202
Website
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www.nwm.org.uk
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Open
Daily 1000-1700
Closed Christmas day
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Description
The award-winning National Waterways Museum (part of The Waterways Trust) is housed in a splendid Victorian warehouse at the historic Gloucester Docks. Located within the beautiful English county of Gloucestershire, the museum charts the fascinating story of Britain's canals through a special collection which has been designated as being 'of National Importance'. We concentrate on providing fascinating 'hands on' displays covering a whole range of waterways related topics. Enter through a replica lock chamber, complete with running water, as exhibits, interactive computers and videos help give you a taste of what it was like to live and work on the waterways. Our historic boat collection includes narrowboats, river barges, canal and river tugs, as well as a steam powered dredger. There is also a steam crane and heavy oil engine in the setting of a canal repair yard, complete with working machine shop, forge and weighbridge.
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Articles
Refurbished National Waterways Museum Re-Opens In Gloucester
MGM 2007 - Top Ten Family History Events In Museums & Galleries
News In Brief - Week Ending December 10 2006
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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
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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
Wheelchair access to all public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan
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Children and Families
Activities for pre-school children
Events and resources for children and families
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General Education
Education facilities available
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
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Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
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Facilities
Facilities for private functions and events
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Restaurant
Shop
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Copyright © 24 Hour Museum
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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