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Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens (Tyne & Wear Museums)
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Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens
Burdon Road
Sunderland
SR1 1PP
Tyne & Wear
England
Collection details
Archaeology
Coins and Medals
Costume and Textiles
Decorative and Applied Art
Fine Art
Industry
Land Transport
Maritime
Natural Sciences
Science and Technology
Social History
Weapons and War
World Cultures
Facilities
Food: yes
Shop: yes
Study area: yes
Wheelchair access: yes
Visual disability facilities: yes
Hearing disability facilities: yes
Contact details
General information (Tel)
:
0191 553 2323
General information (Fax)
:
0191 553 7828
E-mail
:
sunderland@twmuseums.org.uk
Website
:
www.twmuseums.org.uk/sunderland
Open
Mon - Sat 1000-1700
Sun 1400-1700
Admission charges
Free entry
Description
Exciting hands-on exhibits and interactive displays tell the story of Sunderland from its prehistoric past through to the present day. The Art Gallery features paintings by L S Lowry alongside Victorian masterpieces and artefacts from the four corners of the world. The stunning Winter Gardens stimulates the senses with over 1,500 flowers and plants brought together in a spectacular showcase of the world's natural beauty.
Articles
News In Brief - Week Ending November 14 2008
Snakes Slither From Hancock Museum To Winter Gardens
Spiders Run Amok At Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens
SeaBritain 2005 - Working The Waves At Sunderland Museum
Tyne & Wear Museums Put Art On The Wall For Local Businesses
Maximum Meaning - Abram Games At Sunderland Museum
Lowry Paintings Saved For The Nation By Sunderland Museum
General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Collections
Specialist publications on collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Disability Access
Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
Induction loops in exhibition spaces
Large print information and/or interpretation
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to all public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan
Children and Families
Activities for pre-school children
Events and resources for children and families
General Education
Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Loan service
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
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
Facilities for private functions and events
Licensed for weddings
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Research facilities for academics
Restaurant
Shop
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