Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery
Located in one of the city's most historic buildings, Peterborough Museum has a wealth of stories to fascinate and enthral all the family. There are some amazing objects and interactive displays for all ages. The collections comprise over 200,000 items of great national and international importance.
" Explore the historic building and its story: from private house, to hospital and museum. Go inside the original Victorian Operating Theatre to learn about the grisly history of surgery.
" Visit an underwater world! See the internationally important collection of fossils of Jurassic sea-monsters and find out more about the creatures that swam in our prehistoric seas over 150 million years ago.
" Discover the story of the world's first prisoner of war camp, built 200 years ago during the Napoleonic Wars. See inside one of the cells and view the incredibly intricate items made by the French prisoners.
" Learn about the story of Peterborough, from prehistory to the present. Come face-to-face with Britain's oldest murder victim, see Roman and Saxon treasures, look inside a Victorian railway cottage and clock in to find out what Peterborough companies have made over the last century.
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Prices
General Admission FREE
Special events, admission charges, £3.00 Adult, £2.00 Child, Students and senior, £6.00 family
Open all the time
Opening times, Tues - Sun: 10am - 5pm. Mondays open only during School holidays and Bank Holidays
Opening details
| Season Dates | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Notes | Opening times, Tues - Sun: 10am - 5pm. Mondays open only during School holidays and Bank Holidays |
Contact
Mr Stuart OrmeTel: 01733 864663
museum@vivacity-peterborough.com
www.vivacity-peterborough.com/museums-and-heritage
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Nearby
Local AccommodationVenue
Peterborough Museum and Art GalleryPriestgate, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1LF
www.peterborough.gov.uk/leisure_and_culture/museum_and_galleries.aspx
See location on Google maps.Map reference: TL 189985 Lat: 52.57184 Long: -0.24677
By Road:
Take the A1 from Huntingdon or come off at A1/A605 jct, 2 minutes walk from the bus station.
By Public Transport:
From Peterborough station it is 5 minutes' walk to Peterborough Museum & Art Gallery, 2 minutes walk from bus station.
Events at this venue
| date | event |
|---|---|
| Wed 19 Jun 2013 | The History of Peterborough |
| Wed 26 Jun 2013 | The History of Peterborough |
| Wed 3 Jul 2013 | The History of Peterborough |
| Thu 4 Jul 2013 | Young Explorers |
| Fri 19 Jul 2013 | Archaeological Finds Identification Day |
Self-assessed accessibility details
Parking
Designated parking for guests with disabilities- Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
- The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
- is solid
- Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
- The route from the parking area to the entrance:
- Is flat (i.e. without steps)
Entrance
- Ramp to entrance
- Entrance is well lit
Public Areas
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
- From the entrance to reception / ticket area
- To a specially adapted public toilet suitable for wheelchair users
- To the gift shop
- Good contrast between the floor and walls
- Lift equipped with verbal floor announcements
- Lift equipped with raised floor numbers or braille numbers or letters
- Baby changing facilities
- Visitor information available in large print (14pt and over)
- Hearing loop installed in public areas
General
- Hearing loop system
- Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
- Clear signage
- Effective lighting for visually impaired visitors
- Good colour/tonal contrast for visually impaired visitors
- Routes/pathways suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility
- Displays at suitable height for wheelchair users / children
- Audible alarm system
