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Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery
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Rowley's House
Barker Street
Shrewsbury
SY1 1QH
Shropshire
England
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Collection details
Archaeology, Archives, Weapons and War, Natural Sciences, Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, World Cultures, Fine Art, Coins and Medals, Personalities, Science and Technology, Social History, Land Transport
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Contact details
General information (Tel)
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01743 361196
General information (Fax)
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01743 358411
General enquiries
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museum@shrewsbury-atcham.gov.uk
Peter Boyd, Museums Collections Manager and IT Project Coordinator
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peterboyd@shrewsbury-atcham.gov.uk
Mary White, Operations Manager
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marywhite@shrewsbury-atcham.gov.uk
General information
:
www.shrewsburymuseums.com
Darwin Country educational website
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www.darwincountry.org
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Open
Tues-Sat: 1000-1700
Sun & Bank Holidays: 1000-1600
Mondays: 10.00-16.00 (Summer Holiday period July-Sept)
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Admission charges
Free
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Description
Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery (formerly known as Rowley's House Museum) is the headquarters of Shrewsbury Museums Service (see also Shrewsbury Castle and Coleham Pumping Station). The collections were founded in 1835 as the museum of the Shropshire and North Wales Natural History and Antiquarian Society. The museum is housed in a fine 16th/17th century building, part timber-framed former warehouse and part brick and stone mansion. The museum provides long-term displays relating to Shrewsbury, the county of Shropshire and its hinterland. Also an active programme of Special Exhitions and Events including Contemporary Art.
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Collections description
The collections of Shrewsbury Museums Service comprise about 166,000 items including Geology, Natural History, Archaeology, Social History, Fine and Decorative Arts. These include collections of National and Regional Importance. Significant collections include excavated items from the Roman town of Viroconium at Wroxeter and large collections of Caughley and Coalport Porcelain.
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Articles
Changes To Treasure Process Made To Help Both Museums And Finders
Shrewsbury Museum Reveals Rare Iron Age Spoons
News In Brief - Week Ending August 27 2006
Rare Medieval Silver Seal Matrix Treasure Inquest In Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery Threatened By Council Cuts
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Available resources
Darwin Country educational website
Website
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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 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
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to some public areas
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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
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
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
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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
Facilities for private functions and events
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Research facilities for academics
Shop
Study facilities
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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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