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Wisbech & Fenland Museum

Museum Square
Wisbech
PE13 1ES
Cambridgeshire
England

Collection details
Archaeology
Archives
Coins and Medals
Costume and Textiles
Decorative and Applied Art
Fine Art
Land Transport
Maritime
Medicine
Music
Personalities
Science and Technology
Social History

Facilities

Shop: yes
Baby changing facilities: yes
Library: yes
Study area: yes
Wheelchair access: yes

Contact details
General information (Tel) : 01945 583817
General information (Fax) : 01945 589050
E-mail : info@wisbechmuseum.org.uk
Website : www.wisbechmuseum.org.uk

Open
Tue-Sat 1000-1600


Description
Wisbech & Fenland Museum is one of the oldest purpose-built museums in the country. The original Museum Society was formed in 1835, and the present building dates from 1847. The well-preserved Museum interior enables visitors to step back in time to the heyday of the Victorian museum.

The Hudson Wing addition offers a more contemporary interpretation of the Fenland landscape and history - in addition to an up-to-the-minute temporary exhibition area and full education facilities. Disabled access to all main Museum areas is available via the side entrance and lift.

Collections description
Thomas Clarkson and the Transatlantic Slave Trade: Wisbech is the home town of slavery abolitionist Thomas Clarkson and the Museum holds documents, letters, books and artefacts relating to his work. The most important of these is his chest which contains examples of 18th century African textiles, seeds and leatherwork. These were used to illustrate his case for direct trade with Africa. The chest also contained chains and manacles which give an insight into the appalling treatment of the enslaved Africans.

General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum Collections
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance) Disability Access
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to some public areas Children and Families
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
Member of staff available with responsibility for education Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Secondary school education service available Facilities
Library with public access
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Research facilities for academics
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