Ashby-de-la-Zouch Museum |
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Ashby Museum re-opened on Easter Saturday 2007, with a new two-storey extension housing a Community Room and Archives Room, and two revamped Exhibition Galleries.
Ashby Museum was established in 1982 in a small cottage in Lower Church Street. In
1991 it relocated to its present home in North Street, where it shares the old National School building with the town Library and Tourist Information Centre. It is a Registered Charity and is run by a group of trustees supported by over 50 volunteer custodians.
It has won the Leicestershire Heritage Award for best temporary exhibitions in 1998, 2001 and 2003. It works closely with the county Museum Service and other independent museums, sharing expertise and artefacts.
The Museum has a huge archive of local material, under topics such as
Education, Health, Agriculture, Business and Industry, Military, Local Government, Recreation and the Arts.
The museum is proud of its succesful links with local schools, family researchers and other interested individuals and groups.
General Information:
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Opening Times
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(2007 times)
Easter Saturday to end of September:Monday - Friday: 11.00am - 1.00pm and 2.00pm - 4.00pm Saturday: 10.00am - 4.00pm. |
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Admission Charges
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(2007 prices)
Adult £1.00; Child 50p; Senior Citizens 50p.
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Directions
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From the south-west, it is a mile from Junction 12 on the M42/A42; from the north-east the traveller leaves the same dual carriageway at Junction 11. From the south-east, the route is along the A511 from Junction 22 of the M1. The traveller can also reach Ashby along the A512 from Loughborough and the A511 from Burton-on-Trent. The Museum is situated in North Street and is housed in the same building as the town's Library and Tourist Information Centre. |
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Nearby Attractions
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Ashby de la Zouch Castle
(< 1 Mile)*
Ashby - a royalist stronghold. Tour the impressive ruins of a grand medieval castle within extensive and beautiful grounds. |
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Snibston Discovery Park
(4 Miles)*
Visit Snibston and see the £1.4 million makeover. Try and lift a Mini Cooper in the brand new hands on gallery Extra Ordinary, which shows how technology has affected our every day life. |
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The Manor House
(5 Miles)*
Step back in time and experience how people really lived in Medieval, Tudor and Stuart Times at Donington le Heath Manor House. |
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