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National Waterways Museum, Gloucester
National Waterways Museum
Llanthony Warehouse
Gloucester Docks
Gloucester
GL1 2EH
Gloucester
England
Collection details
Archaeology
Archives
Decorative and Applied Art
Land Transport
Maritime
Facilities
Parking: yes
Food: yes
Shop: yes
Study area: yes
Wheelchair access: yes
Contact details
General information (Tel)
:
01452 318200
General information (Fax)
:
01452 318202
Website
:
www.nwm.org.uk
Open
Daily 1000-1700
Closed Christmas day
Description
The award-winning National Waterways Museum (part of The Waterways Trust) is housed in a splendid Victorian warehouse at the historic Gloucester Docks. Located within the beautiful English county of Gloucestershire, the museum charts the fascinating story of Britain's canals through a special collection which has been designated as being 'of National Importance'. We concentrate on providing fascinating 'hands on' displays covering a whole range of waterways related topics. Enter through a replica lock chamber, complete with running water, as exhibits, interactive computers and videos help give you a taste of what it was like to live and work on the waterways. Our historic boat collection includes narrowboats, river barges, canal and river tugs, as well as a steam powered dredger. There is also a steam crane and heavy oil engine in the setting of a canal repair yard, complete with working machine shop, forge and weighbridge.
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
Collections
General guide to collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Disability Access
Wheelchair access to all public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan
Children and Families
Activities for pre-school children
Events and resources for children and families
General Education
Education facilities available
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Facilities
Facilities for private functions and events
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Restaurant
Shop
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