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Fusiliers' Museum, Lancashire (Bury)

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Fusiliers' Museum
Wellington Barracks
Bury
BL8 2PL
Lancashire
England

Collection details
Archives
Coins and Medals
Costume and Textiles
Decorative and Applied Art
Fine Art
Law and Order
Maritime
Music
Personalities
Photography
Social History
Weapons and War

Facilities

Food: yes
Shop: yes
Guided tours: yes
Library: yes
Study area: yes
Wheelchair access: yes

The museum is currently moving to a new site, please look at our new web site for more information: www.fusiliersmuseum-lancashire.org.uk

Contact details
General information (Tel) : 0161 764 2208
E-mail : fusilierslancshq@btinternet.com
Website : www.fusiliersmuseum-lancashire.org.uk

Open
The museum temporarily closed on 3rd August 2008. It will re-open in it's new centre-of-town location at the end of April 2009.

Closed
Closed until end of April 2009

Description
Come and visit the new museum when it opens at the Arts and Crafts Centre in Bury, April 2009.

The museum has a wonderful collection illustrating the history of the regiment from its establishment in 1688 to its amalgamation in 1968. The collection has something for everyone with paintings, medals, uniforms and memorabilia of the soldiers' experiences whilst they served with the regiment.

Collections description
A wonderful collection of medals, including VC's, uniforms and other militaria, along with personal effects of former soldiers. Wonderful paintings of important people conected with the regiment such as Napoleon and our mascot Minnie. For more information please see our new web site.

Articles
News In Brief - Week Ending September 23 2007
News In Brief - Week Ending March 25 2007

Events
Troubles, a temporary exhibition at the Fusiliers' Museum  Exhibition (temporary)

General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Guided tours Collections
General guide to collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance) Disability Access
Wheelchair access to all public areas Children and Families
Events and resources for children and families General Education
Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Member of staff available with responsibility for education Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools Facilities
Cafeteria
Facilities for private functions and events
Library
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Research facilities for academics
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