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Geffrye Museum

Geffrye Museum, 136 Kingsland Road, Shoreditch, London, E2 8EA, England

The Geffrye presents the changing style of the English domestic interior through a series of period rooms from 1600 to the present day. It is set in beautiful 18th century almshouses with attractive gardens, including an award-winning walled herb garden and a series of period garden rooms which chart the key changes in town gardens from 1600 to 1900.

Aesthetic period room, 1875-1890

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Facilities

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Contact Details

Tel : 020 7739 9893
020 7739 8543
Fax : 020 7729 5647
E-mail : info@geffrye-museum.org.uk

URL : www.geffrye-museum.org.uk

Open

Tues-Sat 1000-1700 Sun 1200-1700 Bank holidays 1200-1700 Closed Good Friday, 24 25, 26 & 1 January

Admission Charges

Free

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General Information

General Information

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

Collections

General guide to collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)

Disability Access

Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
General audio-guide 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
Gardens open to public
Picnic area

General Education

Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
General audio-guide 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

Facilities for private functions and events
Gardens open to public
General audio-guide available
Library
Library with public access
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Picnic area
Research facilities for academics
Restaurant
Shop
Study facilities

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