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Bakewell Old House Museum
Bakewell Old House Museum
Old House
Cunningham Place
Bakewell
DE45 1DD
Derbyshire
England
Collection details
Archives
Costume and Textiles
Decorative and Applied Art
Social History
Facilities
Shop: yes
Guided tours: yes
Study area: yes
Wheelchair access: yes
Visual disability facilities: yes
Contact details
General information (Tel)
:
01629 813 642
E-mail
:
bakewellmuseum@googlemail.com
Website
:
www.oldhousemuseum.org.uk
Open
March 21st til October 31st, everyday 11 - 4pm
Closed
Closed November to March
Admission charges
Adults £3
Child £1.50
Group and Education visits by arrangement.
Evening visits with refreshments.
Description
The museum houses 11 beamed rooms with some with massive Tudor fireplaces. The building incorporates a Victorian kitchen, a wheelwright and a smithy. Cobblers corner, agricultural and woodworking tools.
Other rooms have Ashford Marble, lace, toys, china and large collection of cameras and photographs.
The magnificent beamed room, The Solar, displays some of the museums magnificent costume collection.
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
Guided tours
Collections
General guide to collections available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Public access available to collections information
Disability Access
Parking for disabled available
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to some public areas
Children and Families
Events and resources for children and families
General Education
Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Schools Education
Primary school education service available
Facilities
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
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