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Museum Details
Redbridge Museum
Redbridge Museum
Central Library
Clements Road
Ilford
IG1 1EA
Essex
England
Collection details
Agriculture
Archaeology
Archives
Coins and Medals
Costume and Textiles
Fine Art
Industry
Social History
Facilities
Shop: yes
Baby changing facilities: yes
Wheelchair access: yes
Visual disability facilities: yes
Contact details
General information (Tel)
:
020 8708 2317
General information (Fax)
:
020 8708 2431
Museum Manager
:
gerard.greene@redbridge.gov.uk
Website
:
www.redbridge.gov.uk
Open
Tuesday-Friday 10am-5pm
Saturday 10am-4pm
Closed
Closed Sunday, Monday, public holidays
Admission charges
Admission free
Description
Redbridge Museum was opened in 2000. It is the community museum for the London Borough of Redbridge and explores the many different places, people and events in over 150,000 years of Redbridge history. The Museum also runs popular temporary exhibitions, events, and an education service.
Collections description
The collections cover over 150,000 years of local history from prehistoric animals to recent developments. It is particularly evocative of the development of Ilford, Wanstead and Woodford from 1850s - 1950s.
Key artists and exhibits
Ilford Ltd, Sylvia Pankhurst, Winston Churchill, Claybury Hospital, WW2, Woodford Cycle Meet, Barnardos, Fairlop Fair, Uphall Iron Age camp, Howards Ltd, Kelvin Hughes, Harts House, Wanstead House and Park
Articles
Discover London's Asian Music Archives
Learn How To Become An Oral Historian At Redbridge Museum
The Long Journey From Home – India, Africa, Redbridge?
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
Disability Access
Braille information and/or interpretation
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to all public areas
Children and Families
Activities for pre-school children
Baby changing facilities
Events and resources for children and families
General Education
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
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Facilities
Facilities for private functions and events
Meeting room available
Shop
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