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Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery
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Queen Street
Exeter
EX4 3RX
Devon
England
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Collection details
Archaeology, Coins and Medals, Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art, Natural Sciences, World Cultures
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Contact details
General information (Tel)
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01392 665858
General information (Fax)
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01392 421252
E-mail
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ramm@exeter.gov.uk
Website
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www.exeter.gov.uk/museums
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Open
N.B. Main Museum building currently closed for refurbishment, re-opens Spring 2010
However, you can visit RAMM in the Library, Exeter Museum's city centre home while the Queen Street building is being redeveloped.
Based next door to Exeter Central Library in Castle Street, Exeter, RAMM in the library has a range of objects on display and there are also hands-on gallery activities. RAMM in the Library is an ideal place for family visits.
RAMM in the Library is Open Mon-Sat 1000-1700, Admission Free.
Please see our listings on 24 Hour Museum website or the Museum's own website for the wide programme of exhibitions, events and activities taking place around Exeter and Devon whilst the main Museum building is closed.
You can also visit St Nicholas Priory - A Tudor Home, at the Mint, off Fore St Exeter. In part of what was once a medieval priory this splendid building was later lived in by the wealthy Hurst family. It is now presented as their Elizabethan town house with replica furniture, sumptuous fabrics and rich colours. Come and feel at home in this historic family home. Open on Saturdays and on weekdays during school holidays 10.00 - 17.00. Admission £2 for adults (£1.50 concessions), children free. All children aged under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. www.exeter.gov.uk/priory
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Admission charges
RAMM in the Library - FREE
St Nicholas Priory - Saturdays and weekdays in school holidays £2 adults (£1.50 concessions), children FREE
Please see www.exeter.gov.uk/priory for charges for school visits and guided tours to the Priory.
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Description
N.B. Main Museum currently closed for refurbishment, re-opens Spring 2010.
However, you can visit RAMM in the Library and St Nicholas Priory - please see above.
See our listings for a wide programme of exhibitions and events in Exeter and Devon.
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Articles
The Art Fund Launches Public Appeal For Batoni Painting
Exeter City Football Club Launches Museum Exhibition Bid
News In Brief - Week Ending July 8 2007
News In Brief - Week Ending November 26 2006
Ten Drawings By Leonardo At Albert Memorial Museum Exeter
£3m MLA Funding Boosts Regional Museums
UK Museums Remember The Fallen
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Events
Curious Curves at Torre Abbey
Exhibition
A Harvest of Jugs
Exhibition
Creative Castles exhibition
Exhibition
Free Talk for Black History Month - Richard E Dennett
Lecture
Global Gardeners Exhibition
Exhibition
A Taste of RAMM - free drop in event
; Workshop (Event)
BSL Signed Tour of St Nicholas Priory, Exeter
Guided tour
Touch Tour of St Nicholas Priory for the Visually Impaired
Guided tour
Free Talk: New Discoveries
Guided tour
Living History Weekend at St Nicholas Priory, Exeter
Performance; Workshop (Event)
Free Talk: RAMM's Development Project
Lecture
Free Talk: RAMM's Development Project
Lecture
A Taste of RAMM - Free Drop in Event
; Workshop (Event)
Coffee Morning and Behind the Scenes Tour
Guided tour
Archaeological Finds Day
A Taste of RAMM - Free Drop in Event
; Workshop (Event)
Free Talk: Prehistoric Stone Tools
Guided tour
A Taste of RAMM - free drop in Event
; Workshop (Event)
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
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Collections
Specialist publications on collections available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
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Disability Access
Braille information and/or interpretation
Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to all public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan
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Children and Families
Activities for pre-school children
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
Secondary school education service available
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Facilities
Cafeteria
Facilities for private functions and events
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
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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