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Museum Of Croydon

Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon, CR9 1ET, Surrey, England

The Museum of Croydon is built on the fascinating objects and stories of the people who have lived, loved and worked in Croydon.

The displays cover the history of Croydon from 1800 to the present day, with changing exhibitions in our Croydon NOW area and temporary exhibition gallery.

The 1800 - 1899 gallery at the Museum of Croydon.

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Facilities

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Contact Details

Tel : 020 8253 1022
020 8253 1023
020 8253 1025
Fax : 020 8253 1003
E-mail : museum@croydon.gov.uk
museumeducation@croydon.gov.uk

URL : www.museumofcroydon.com
www.croydonclocktower.org.uk

Open

Museum of Croydon Galleries: Mon-Sat 10.30-17.00 Temporary Exhibition & Riesco Galleries: Mon-Sat 11.00 - 17.00

Closed

Sun Bank Holidays 25th December - 1st January

Admission Charges

Museum of Croyon & Riesco Galleries: Free Temporary Exhibition Gallery: Most of our exhibitions are FREE but charges may apply - please see website for latest exhibition information.

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General Information

Cultural collections description

The Museum of Croydon reopened in October 2006 with new displays. Each collection of objects in the museum now has a touchscreen attached with deeper information about the objects on display. This also exists as a website - allowing you to virtually browse the museum.

We've added some links below that particularly relate to the diversity of Croydon, but recommend that you look around the website and museum yourself, and find some of the subtler stories that lie behind the objects. Click the link below, and choose 'themes' to begin to browse.

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Asian: Bangladeshi | Asian: Chinese | Caribbean | North, West & Southern Europe: German | North, West & Southern Europe: Travelling Communities | Religious Group

General Information

Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups

Collections

Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Public access available to collections information

Disability Access

Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
Induction loops in exhibition spaces
Induction loops in lecture theatres
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

Activities for pre-school children
Baby changing facilities
Events and resources for children and families

General Education

Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
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

Cafeteria
Facilities for private functions and events
Library with public access
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Research facilities for academics
Restaurant
Study facilities

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Search The Diverse Collections Of The Museum Of London Online

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The Museum Of London's new microsite allows you to search for the story of the many cultures of London in their collections.

This image shows Sir Mancherjee Bhownaggree, MP for Bethnal Green 1895 - 1906. A supporter of British rule in India, he was nicknamed 'bow-the-knee' by opponents. However he also lobbied parliament on the rights of Indian subjects.

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