CHESHIRE MUSEUMS

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CHESHIRE MUSEUMS
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CHESHIRE MUSEUMS The Grosvenor Museum,
Chester Contact Lorna Kernahan 01244
402017 l.kernahan_at_chester.gov.uk www.grosvenormuse
um..uk ___________________________________________
___________________________ The Grosvenor Museum
houses the largest collection of Roman tomb
stones and memorial stones in the country. The
stones tell us a great deal about the cultural
make-up of Roman Chester. This is a chance to
gain a greater insight into the stones and their
archaeological significance. Group members will
be offered 10 discount in the Museum Shop.
Groups will have a member of the museum staff
dedicated to showing them around the museums
unique Roman Galleries and offer the chance to
handle real and replica objects. Max No. 20
Min No. 8 Free Admission
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CHESHIRE MUSEUMS Nantwich Museum Contact
Allison Horrobin, 01270 627104 www.nantwichmuseum.
org.uk __________________________________________
____________________________ Guided tours of the
town (must be pre-booked) on a variety of topics.
Museum displays and temporary exhibition in the
Millennium Gallery. Also a classroom which can be
hired out for meetings and groups. Max No
Upto 60 no minimum Admission 1.00 per head
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CHESHIRE MUSEUMS Catalyst Museum Contact
Sian Kelly/Meryl Jameson 0151 420
1121 groups_at_catalyst.org.uk www.catalyst.org.uk _
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___________________ Catalyst is an educational
and exciting experience. You can find out things
through participation so PLEASE TOUCH THE
EXHIBITS - HANDS-ON EVERYTHING IS OUR MOTTO!
Guided tours are an optional extra, as are
hands-on workshops, 3D films, these are at an
extra cost and are subject to availability. A
trail around the galleries can be provided for
you to copy for your group. Max Nos. 150 Min
Nos. 10 Admission 4.45 adults 3.55
children/concessions
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CHESHIRE MUSEUMS Warrington Museum and Art
Gallery Contact Mike Roberts Tel 01925
442399 www.warrington.gov.uk/museum ______________
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_____ Warrington Museum and Art Gallery is a 150
year old museum which has retained much of its
original feel whilst catering for the modern
visitor. We have a very eclectic permanent
collection on display, which includes weird and
wonderful objects from around the world, rare
items of local historic interest and outstanding
pieces of artwork by local and internationally
famous artists. We also have temporary
exhibition galleries which provide an opportunity
to see an exciting range of touring exhibitions
and community projects. We offer a highlights
guided tour, which is available daily on request,
we also offer local history, art or natural
history tours which can be booked in
advance. Coach Drop Off outside Museum. Max
No Upto 20 no minimum Admission Free Admission
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CHESHIRE MUSEUMS Englesea Brook Chapel and
Museum Contact Stephan Hatcher Tel 01270
820836 Email Englseabrook-methodist-museum_at_supane
t.com www.engleseabrook-museum.org.uk ___________
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________ An experience of a working class
religious revival set in the early 19th century.
Through visual display, interactive
participatory experience with working class
Sunday school and Victorian child funeral.
Victorian Banners. Guided tours, magic
lantern show second-hand books for sale. Max
No 1 coach no minimum Admission 1 per
head Coach parking available.
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CHESHIRE MUSEUMS Anson Engine Museum Contact
Margaret Hacking Tel [phone] Email enquiry
_at_enginemuseum.org www.enginemuseum.org ___________
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________ The museum specialises in the
preservation of internal combustion engines. It
aims to tell the story of the engine from the
cannon, then steam engines through to the
sophisticated, electronically controlled engine
of the future. Recognised as the Countrys
specialist museum for engines it has been loaned
iconic engines from the National Collection. On
arrival at the museum we give the group an
overview of the background, purpose and
aspirations of the museum (this includes a short
video). We then take them around some of our key
engine exhibits and describe the history and
significance of the engine and run a great many
of them. The group then has free time to go
round the rest of the museum and we will start
other engines over the period. Max No. 65 Min
NO. 10 Admission 4 per head. Coach parking
available
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CHESHIRE MUSEUMS Macclesfield Museum Contact
Patricia Green Tel [phone] Email finance_at_m
acclesfield.silk.museum www.macclesfield.silk.muse
um _______________________________________________
______________________ Three museums tell the
story of silk  with the help of interactives and
an award winning audio visual slide programme.
Tours of Paradise Mill at the Park Lane
Galleries include a step by step guide to the
preparation and weaving of imported hanks of
silk while the galleries next door show the story
from cocoon (and egg) through all of the
manufacturing processes completed in
Macclesfield. The Heritage Centre Galleries show
pattern books and finished costume setting silk
in its international context. In addition to
guided tours special behind the scenes visits to
the design archive can be arranged. Tape and
feelie box tour for visitors with a visual
handicap at the Heritage Centre Galleries. New
for 2008 Science interactives and childrens
Play area in the Spectrum displays Moth
breeding programme throughout the summer Min
No. 10 No Max Admission Standard seniors
concession 3.25, or 4 for the two museums or
6.75 for both. 10 discount for groups of 10 or
more leaders free Coach Parking available.
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CHESHIRE MUSEUMS The Grosvenor Museum,
Chester Contact Lorna Kernahan 01244
402017 l.kernahan_at_chester.gov.uk www.grosvenormuse
um..uk ___________________________________________
___________________________ In the Grosvenor
Museum you can discover 2000 years of life spread
over three floors of a classic 19th century
building 20 Castle Street, a town house which
takes you back to home life from the 17th century
to the 1920s discover the world of Charles
Kingsley, the famous naturalist of Victorian
Chester enjoy the beauty of the paintings,
sculpture and furniture in the Art Gallery, and
discover Chester's important place in the history
of silver Group members will be offered 10
discount in the Museum Shop. Groups can request
specific gallery tours with the Keepers. This
may include the Art Gallery, The Silver Gallery,
Temporary Exhibition, The Natural History
Gallery, 20 Castle Street. The Museum is very
busy during term-time with school visits. We
will aim to avoid school visits when booking in
groups. Max No. 20 Min No. 8 Free Admission