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Museum Details
Eden Valley Museum
Eden Valley Museum
Church House
72 High Street
Edenbridge
TN8 5AR
Kent
England
Collection details
Agriculture
Archaeology
Architecture
Archives
Costume and Textiles
Personalities
Social History
Facilities
Parking: yes
Shop: yes
Guided tours: yes
Baby changing facilities: yes
Study area: yes
Wheelchair access: yes
Visual disability facilities: yes
Contact details
All enquiries (Tel)
:
01732 868102
Website
:
www.evmt.org.uk
Open
Open all year round except Christmas and January:
Wed and Fri 14.00 – 16.30
Thurs and Sat 10.00 – 16.30
Sunday (as advertised) 14.00– 16.30
Closed
Mon and Tues
Admission charges
Free Entry
Description
An innovative new museum housed in a Grade 2* listed building. This timber framed mediaeval farmhouse helps to tell the story of the people of the Eden Valley. The displays include modern interactive computers and traditional exhibitions, to appeal to all tastes and ages.
Topics covered include tanning, cricket ball making, farming, iron smelting, hop growing and other industries of the past and present here in the Eden Valley. Everywhere the human story is in the forefront. We look forward to your visit.
Collections description
Local social history including industry, farming, domestic artefacts, painting and prints, costume
Archaeology of the Eden Valley
Archives
Key artists and exhibits
History of cricket ball making in Chiddingstone Causeway
;
Tanning in Edenbridge since the 1500s
Articles
A Supporting Role - Behind The Scenes With A Museum Development Officer
General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Guided tours
Collections
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Public access available to collections information
Disability Access
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to some public areas
Children and Families
Baby changing facilities
Events and resources for children and families
General Education
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Facilities
Facilities for private functions and events
Meeting room available
Shop
Study facilities
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