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Grosvenor Museum, Chester

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Grosvenor Museum
27 Grosvenor Street
Chester
CH1 2DD
Cheshire
England

Collection details
Weapons and War
Toys and Hobbies
Social History
Personalities
Natural Sciences
Music
Fine Art
Decorative and Applied Art
Costume and Textiles
Coins and Medals
Archaeology

Facilities

Shop: yes
Baby changing facilities: yes
Study area: yes
Wheelchair access: yes
Visual disability facilities: yes
Hearing disability facilities: yes

We run a wide range of activities for children particularly in school holidays. Please note for events involving children - Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult at all times - and in general children should be accompanied.

Contact details
General information (Tel) : 01244 402008
General information (Tel) : 01244 402033
General information (Fax) : 01244 347 587
Website : www.grosvenormuseum.co.uk

Open
Mon-Sat 1030-1700
Sun 1300-1600

Closed
Closed 24-26 December 1 January & Good Friday

Admission charges
Free.

Description
The Grosvenor Museum was founded in 1885 and its origins are linked to the start of the Chester Society of Natural Science Literature & Art, founded by Charles Kingsley (the author) in 1871. The museum is redbrick designed by Thomas Meakin Lockwood of Chester and is built with money partly donated by the first Duke of Westminster. The Museum is famous for an internationally important collection of Roman Stones but also has collections of Art, Silver, Social History & Natural History. The Museum shop is well worth a visit and we also have strong community links and an education service.

Collections description
Primarily Roman, including an internationally important collection of Roman Stones, and archaeological finds from the surrounding area - the collections also covers Fine Art, Natural History, Local Silver, Period House Room displays & small costume gallery, Timeline gallery. Rolling programme of varying temporary exhibitions.

Key artists and exhibits
Louise Rayner ; Charles Kingsley ; Victorian costume ; Edwardian costume ; Delamere Horn ; Agricola lead pig ; Willoughby Gardiner coin collection ; Medieval shoes ; Extensive Chester Silver collection

Articles
News In Brief - Week Ending September 16 2007
Beasts of Ice Age Wales Come To Chester's Grosvenor Museum
The Paintings Of John MacKenzie At The Grosvenor Museum Chester
Revealed - New Discoveries At Chester's Roman Amphitheatre
News In Brief - Week Ending December 10 2006
News In Brief - Week Ending December 3 2006
Viking Silver Hoard Returns To North-West

Events
Evolution of the Female Form: Dress Shapes 1840-2000  Exhibition (temporary)
Stories & Structures Sculpture by jeremy Turner  Exhibition (temporary)
Historical Dramalogue  Lecture
A medieval Christmas  Performance
kill or cure ? medicines & remedies  Exhibition (temporary)
A Tudor Christmas  Performance
Roman Saturnalia Parade  Performance
Stories & Structures: Exhibition Tour  Guided tour
John Gerard & His Herbal:folklore, Wisdom & Medicine  Lecture; Performance
The Importance of the Grosvenor Museum & the Geological History of Cheshire  Lecture
Oh My Poor Nerves!  Lecture

Available resources
Roman Tours  Handling collection or artefacts
Teacher Packs  Teachers' pack or notes

General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
Information point provided Collections
General guide to collections available
Specialist publications on collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Public access available to collections information Disability Access
Braille information and/or interpretation
Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
Induction loops in lecture theatres
Large print information and/or interpretation
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to some public areas Children and Families
Activities for pre-school children
Baby changing facilities
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
Auditorium
Facilities for private functions and events
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Refreshments
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