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Hereford Museum & Art Gallery

Hereford Museum & Art Gallery
Broad Street
Hereford
HR4 9AU
Herefordshire
England

Collection details
Agriculture
Archaeology
Coins and Medals
Costume and Textiles
Decorative and Applied Art
Fine Art
Music
Natural Sciences
Social History
Toys and Hobbies
Weapons and War

Facilities

Study area: yes
Wheelchair access: yes
Visual disability facilities: yes

Currently undertaking the provision of tactile images and audio.

Contact details
General information (Tel) : 01432 260692
General information (Fax) : 01432 342492
E-mail : lwells@herefordshire.gov.uk
Website : www.herefordshire.gov.uk/leisure/museums_galleries/2869.asp

Open
Tues-Sat 1000-1700
Sun 1000-1600 from April to end of September
Bank Holiday Mondays 1000-1600

Closed
Mondays
Good Friday
Christmas Day
Boxing Day
New Year's Day

Admission charges
Admission Free

Description
Herefordshire life and history is celebrated in this county museum. Located on the first floor of this purpose built gothic building, it has served the people of Herefordshire since 1874. The art gallery is home to changing exhibitions and hosts seven or eight exhibitions a year.

Collections description
The collections are relevant to life in Herefordshire and include nationally important costume and textiles as well as an important collection of fine and decorative art. Although display space is limited there is access to the collections through the Museum Store and Resource Centre at Friar Street.

Key artists and exhibits
The museum holds the Brian Hatton collection in trust and rotates the display of his fine paintings, sketches and watercolours. There are usually 12 or so examples on show at any one time. ; The costumes and textiles rival and complement the collections from Snows Hill, now housed at Berrington Hall (National Trust) and the collection of smocks is internationally important.

Articles
The Designs Of Christopher Dresser at Hereford Museum
Hereford Museum & Art Gallery Celebrates Joseph Murray Ince Bicentenary
Pop Into Your Local - During Museums and Galleries Month 2003!

Events
Museum & Art Gallery - Matisse, Drawing with Scissors  Exhibition (temporary)
Museum & Art Gallery - Walking With Scissors Workshop
'Moor Tales' Melton Library Art Gallery  Exhibition (temporary); Workshop or activity session
Museum & Art Gallery - Walking with Scissors Workshop

General Information
Pre-booking service for groups Collections
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Public access available to collections information Disability Access
Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to all public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan Children and Families
Children's play area
Events and resources for children and families General Education
Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Loan service
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
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Research facilities for academics
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