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Towneley Hall Art Gallery & Museum
Image: Towneley Hall
Towneley Park
Burnley
BB11 3RQ
Lancashire
England
Collection details
Archaeology
Architecture
Archives
Coins and Medals
Costume and Textiles
Decorative and Applied Art
Fine Art
Industry
Medicine
Natural Sciences
Personalities
Science and Technology
Social History
Weapons and War
World Cultures
Facilities
Parking: yes
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)
:
01282 424213
General information (Fax)
:
01282 436138
E-mail
:
towneleyhall@burnley.gov.uk
Website
:
www.burnley.gov.uk/towneley/index.htm
Podcast Directory
:
www.burnley.gov.uk/towneley_files/podcasts/
RSS Feed for podcasts
:
www.burnley.gov.uk/towneley_files/news.xml
Natural History Pages
:
www.wildaboutburnley.org
Open
Saturday - Thursday 12.00 - 5.00pm
(Open 10.00 - 5.00 for booked groups and school parties.)
Closed
Fridays
(Open for booked groups and school parties.)
Description
A
Trails
Where To Find The Pre-Raphaelite Collections
Where To Find The Pre-Raphaelites In The Regions
General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
Information point provided
Parking for coaches
Guided tours
Collections
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Disability Access
Audio guides specifically for blind and partially sighted people
Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
General audio-guide available
Induction loops in lecture theatres
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to some public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan
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
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
General audio-guide available
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
Auditorium
Cafeteria
Facilities for private functions and events
Gardens open to public
General audio-guide available
Library
Licensed for weddings
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Picnic area
Refreshments
Research facilities for academics
Restaurant
Shop
Study facilities
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