Monkwearmouth Station Museum

North Bridge Street
Sunderland
Tyne and Wear
SR5 1AP

Tel: +44 (0191) 567 7075
18001 0191 567 7075 (Textphone)
Fax: +44 (0191) 510 9415
Email: monkwearmouth@twmuseums.org.uk
Web: Attraction's Own Web Site

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The museum is housed in an outstanding grade 2* listed 1840s station building commissioned by the famous railway entrepreneur George Hudson.

The magnificent portico leads into a grand entrance hall and well preserved booking office, both of which display many original features such as the ticket booths, fireplaces and shuttered windows. The Platform Gallery gives a good view of the railway bridge and the trains passing by on the tracks.

Several interactive galleries have been created as part of a £1million redevelopment of the museum, making the history of travel and transport in Tyne and Wear fun and exciting.
Opening Times
(2010 times)
Monday to Saturday 10.00am - 5.00pm. Sunday 2.00pm - 5.00pm.

Admission Charges
(2010 prices)
Free

Directions
By Public Transport:The Museum is just a few minutes' walk from St Peter's Metro station and a ten minute walk from Sunderland's city centre.

For more information on public transport telephone the NEXUS traveline on 0871 200 2233 or visit the traveline website.

By Car:The Museum is on North Bridge Street (A1018) just outside of Sunderland city centre.

There is limited, free car and mini bus parking outside the Museum.
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