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Museum Details
Firstsite - due to open end 2008
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firstsite
the Minories art gallery
74 High Street
Colchester
CO1 1UE
Essex
England
Collection details
Decorative and Applied Art
Fine Art
Facilities
Food: yes
Shop: yes
Guided tours: yes
Baby changing facilities: yes
Library: yes
Study area: yes
Wheelchair access: yes
Visual disability facilities: yes
Hearing disability facilities: yes
Contact details
General information (Tel)
:
01206 577067
General information (Fax)
:
01206 577161
E-mail
:
info@firstsite.uk.net
Website
:
www.firstsite.uk.net
Open
Firstsite, previously based at the Minories in Colchester, will reopen in late 2008 with its own purpose-built venue.
Description
firstsite is in the process of moving to a new, purpose-built building, due to open in late 2008. Until then, watch this space!
firstsite is a contemporary visual arts organisation based in Colchester, UK. We run a programme of exhibitions and events from its headquarters at the Minories art gallery.
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Information point provided
Guided tours
Collections
Specialist publications on collections available
Disability Access
Induction loops in exhibition spaces
Large print information and/or interpretation
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to some public areas
Children and Families
Activities for pre-school children
Baby changing facilities
Children's play area
Events and resources for children and families
Gardens open to public
Picnic area
General Education
Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available
Facilities
Cafeteria
Facilities for private functions and events
Gardens open to public
Library
Library with public access
Meeting room available
Picnic area
Refreshments
Research facilities for academics
Shop
Study facilities
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