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Museum Details
Nelson Museum & Local History Centre, Monmouth
New Market Hall
Priory Street
Monmouth
NP25 3XA
Monmouthshire
Wales
Collection details
Archaeology
Archives
Aviation
Coins and Medals
Decorative and Applied Art
Industry
Land Transport
Maritime
Personalities
Social History
Trade and Commerce
Weapons and War
Facilities
Shop: yes
Baby changing facilities: yes
Library: yes
Study area: yes
Wheelchair access: yes
The museum is in the town centre, with public parking available nearby. Disabled 'set-down' + short-term paking on-street outside the museum.
Contact details
General information (Tel)
:
01600 710630
General information (Fax)
:
01600 710631
E-mail
:
nelsonmuseum@monmouthshire.gov.uk
Website
:
www.monmouthshire.gov.uk/Monmouth/English/Leisure_and_Visitors/Castles+and+Museums
Open
All year round:
Monday to Saturday (incl. Bank Holidays) 10.00-13.00, 14.00-17.00; Sunday 14.00-17.00.
Closed
Christmas & New Year
Admission charges
Free to all
Description
The Nelson Museum was founded in 1924, following the bequest to Monmouth by Lady Llangattock of her collection of material relating to the famous admiral. The museum moved to the current premises (a market hall complex built in the 1830s) in 1969, at which time the local history collections for the town were incorporated.
The Local History centre, in the same building, deals with Monmouth and its people, including Charles Rolls of Rolls Royce fame and Henry V.
Collections description
The Nelson collection includes both personal and commemorative material, and is particularly noted for the large number of personal letters. Star exhibits include Nelson's fighting sword, and a selection of outrageous forgeries, including Nelson's glass eye.
The Local History Centre collections are based on the Monmouth Borough archive; the local history reference library; photographs; prints and paintings; maps and plans and archaeology, with a special collection relating to the Rolls family (including C.S.Rolls of Rolls-Royce).
Trails
Hidden Treasure Trail 6 - The People's Museum In Wales
General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Collections
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Public access available to collections information
Disability Access
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to some public areas
Children and Families
Baby changing facilities
Events and resources for children and families
General Education
Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Secondary school education service available
Facilities
Library
Library with public access
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Research facilities for academics
Shop
Study facilities
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