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Doncaster Museum & Art Gallery

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Chequer Road
Doncaster
DN1 2AE
South Yorkshire
England

Collection details
Archaeology
Coins and Medals
Decorative and Applied Art
Fine Art
Land Transport
Music
Natural Sciences
Science and Technology
Social History
Weapons and War
World Cultures

Facilities

Parking: yes
Shop: yes
Baby changing facilities: yes
Study area: yes
Wheelchair access: yes
Visual disability facilities: yes

Contact details
General information (Tel) : 01302 734293
General information (Fax) : 01302 735409
E-mail : museum@doncaster.gov.uk
Website : www.doncaster.gov.uk/museums

Open
Mon-Sat 1000-1700
Sunday 1400-1700

Closed
Sun
Good Friday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day

Admission charges
Admission Free

Description
Located near the town centre the Museum is full of exciting collections depicting various aspects of natural history, archaeology, local history and fine and decorative art. There is a lively programme of temporary exhibitions throughout the year as well as fun and informative special activities catering for visitors of all ages and abilities. The Museum Shop stocks a range of postcards, souvenirs, books and items for children.

Collections description
Natural history; archaeology; local history; fine and decorative art

Articles
Archaeologists Find Early Saxon Burial Ground In Doncaster
The Search For Identity At Doncaster Museum & Art Gallery
From Jawans To Generals - Sikh Soldiers At Doncaster Museum
Grave Discovery Brings Viking Fashion To Doncaster Museum

Events
Art Workshops for Adults  Workshop or activity session
Open Art Exhibition 2008  Exhibition (temporary)

General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups Collections
Specialist publications on collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance) Disability Access
Braille information and/or interpretation
Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
Large print information and/or interpretation
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to all public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan 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
Loan service
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available Facilities
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Research facilities for academics
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