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Museum Details
Red House Museum & Gardens
Red House Museum & Gardens
Quay Road
Christchurch
BH23 1BU
Dorset
England
Collection details
Archaeology
Archives
Costume and Textiles
Fine Art
Personalities
Social History
Facilities
Shop: yes
Study area: yes
Wheelchair access: yes
Contact details
General information (Tel)
:
01202 482860
Website
:
www.hants.gov.uk/museum/redhouse
Open
Tues-Sat 10.00-17.00
Sun 14.00-17.00
Spring & Summer Bank Holiday Mondays 10.00-17.00
Last admission 16.30
Closed
Sun before 14.00
Mon (except Spring & Summer Bank Holidays)
Good Friday
Christmas & New Year
Admission charges
Free admission
Description
A charming Georgian building (originally the town's workhouse) filled with a rich variety of displays and objects with a local theme. A herb garden, old fashioned rose and herbaceous borders, gift shop, coffee shop and changing exhibitions gallery as well as a varied programme of events and activities for adults and children, make this a fascinating place to visit.
Collections description
Displays include the archaeological material from Christchurch and the surrounding area; a large social history & bygones gallery featuring Victorian and Edwardian objects on many themes; the Herbert Druitt Costume Gallery (currently displaying wedding dresses 1820s-1960s) and a 1930s room setting with furniture by local Arts & Crafts maker Arthur Romney Green.
Articles
Museum Exhibitions And Events Mark 90th Anniversary Of Armistice
Get Your Digs During National Archaeology Week, July 12 - 20 2008
MGM 2008 - Top Ten Events For Late May Half Term Holidays
Sculptures, Signs & Seats At The Red House Museum & Garden
Pop Into Your Local - During Museums and Galleries Month 2003!
General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Collections
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Disability Access
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to some public areas
Children and Families
Events and resources for children and families
Gardens open to public
General Education
Academic publications and resources available
Education facilities available
Facilities
Gardens open to public
Refreshments
Shop
Study facilities
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