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Museum of St. Albans
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Museum of St. Albans
Hatfield Road
St Albans
AL1 3RR
Hertfordshire
England
Collection details
Archives
Coins and Medals
Costume and Textiles
Decorative and Applied Art
Fine Art
Law and Order
Natural Sciences
Photography
Science and Technology
Social History
Facilities
Parking: yes
Shop: yes
Baby changing facilities: yes
Library: yes
Study area: yes
Wheelchair access: yes
Visual disability facilities: yes
Contact details
General information (Tel)
:
01727 819340
General information (Fax)
:
01727 837472
E-mail
:
d.broom@stalbans.gov.uk
Website
:
www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk
Open
Mon-Sat 1000-1700
Sun 1400-1700
Bank holidays 1000-1700
Admission charges
Free
Description
The story of historic St Albans from the departure of the Romans to the present day. There is an ever changing special exhibitions programme and a small wildlife garden and pond to explore.
Collections description
With special Saxon & Medieval galleries. Home to the famous Salaman Collection of trade and craft tools. Extensive collection of local photographs. Oral history collection.
Key artists and exhibits
Maps Exhibition until September 28 2003.
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Images in Stitch Exhibiton, October 18 2003 to January 11 2004.
Articles
High Sheriff Hoofs It Around Hertfordshire Promoting Museums
General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Information point provided
Collections
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Disability Access
Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
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
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
Facilities for private functions and events
Gardens open to public
Library
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Picnic area
Shop
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