Bagshaw Museum

Wilton Park
Batley
West Yorkshire
WF17 0AS

Tel: +44 (0)1924 326 155
Minicom +44 (0)1924 326 159
Email: bagshaw.museum@kirklees.gov.uk
Web: http://www.kirklees.gov.uk/museums


Bagshaw Museum will be closed for refurbishment works from 1 September 2007 to the end of February 2008:
Please contact the museum if you require any assistance or information during this period, and to check on reopening times.

This stunning Victorian Gothic former mill owner's house is set in 36 aces of parkland and ancient woodland. The home of George Sheard from 1875-1902, the house became a museum in 1911 and was named after its first curator, Walter Bagshaw. His daughter, Violet, continued to travel the world and bring back items for the museum until she was over a hundred years old!

The collections include a wide range of unusual and exciting things from around the globe. Travel the world and visit Ancient Egypt, South Asia, the British seaside and the rainforest - all under one roof!

Where else could you find a golden eagle, a mummy's hand, Chinese dragons and a vulture?

Permanent displays include The Kingdom of Osiris, an atmospheric Egyptology gallery where dramatic lighting effects help to recreate the interior of a tomb, The Enchanted Forest, with sound effects and creatures from the Amazonian rainforest, and the Gods, Divine Creatures and Mythical Beasts gallery, showcasing beautiful decorative arts from India, China, Africa and Japan.

And it's not just the far away that fascinates. The Fabric of Batley gallery looks at local history through the mills, mansions and terraces of the local area.

You'll find that Bagshaw Museum is a very surprising place.

Ask for more information about the year round events, temporary exhibitions and education programme.

 

Opening Times
(2007 times)
11.00am - 5.00pm Monday - Friday
12.00 -5.00pm Saturday/Sunday
Groups and school parties welcome by appointment.

Bagshaw Museum will be closed for refurbishment works from 1 September 2007 to the end of February 2008: Please contact the museum if you require any assistance or information during this period, and to check on reopening times.

Admission Charges
(2007 prices)
Free to the Museum and its grounds.
Level access to ground floor galleries, Shop, Education Room and access toilet. For further access information, please contact the museum.

Directions
From M62 junction 27 follow A62 towards Huddersfield. At Birstall, follow tourist signs. Bagshaw Museum is approached through a small housing estate.
For the latest bus information telephone Metroline +44 (0)1132 457 676. 10 minute walk up hill through Wilton Park to reach the the museum from Bradford Road (A652).
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