Museums
Richmondshire Museum
Ryders Wynd, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 4JA
Tel: 01748 825611
Open Good Friday to end of October 10.30am - 4.30pm every day and at other times by appointment
This award winning museum presents the story of Richmondshire and its people from the prehistoric to the present day. Exhibits include the original TV set from the television series All Creatures Great and Small, medieval Cruck house, transport in the Dales, local industry, geology and toy cupboard.
Educational service for schools; disabled access
For more information, go to Communigate Website
Ryders Wynd, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 4JA
Tel: 01748 825611
Open Good Friday to end of October 10.30am - 4.30pm every day and at other times by appointment
This award winning museum presents the story of Richmondshire and its people from the prehistoric to the present day. Exhibits include the original TV set from the television series All Creatures Great and Small, medieval Cruck house, transport in the Dales, local industry, geology and toy cupboard.
Educational service for schools; disabled access
For more information, go to Communigate Website
Green Howards Museum
Trinity Church Square, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 4QN
Tel: 01748 822133 Fax: 01748 826561
Open: February 1st -28th Monday to Friday 10am - 4.30pm, closed Saturday and Sunday
March 1st-31st Monday to Saturday 10am - 4.30pm, closed Sunday
April 1st - October 31st Monday to Saturday 9.30am- 4.30pm
November 1st - 30th Monday to Saturday 10am - 4.30pm, closed Sunday
Closed December 1st to February 1st, open at other times by appointment
Set in a converted twelfth-century church, the museum's collection spans the 300 years of unbroken history of The Green Howards, one of Britains's oldest and most famous regiments. Artifacts and photographs from the Crimean War, the Boer War and the First World War form part of the vivid presentation of The Green Howards' story in both peace and war. There is also an audio guide and video presentations.
Educational service for schools
For further information visit the Museums Website.
Trinity Church Square, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 4QN
Tel: 01748 822133 Fax: 01748 826561
Open: February 1st -28th Monday to Friday 10am - 4.30pm, closed Saturday and Sunday
March 1st-31st Monday to Saturday 10am - 4.30pm, closed Sunday
April 1st - October 31st Monday to Saturday 9.30am- 4.30pm
November 1st - 30th Monday to Saturday 10am - 4.30pm, closed Sunday
Closed December 1st to February 1st, open at other times by appointment
Set in a converted twelfth-century church, the museum's collection spans the 300 years of unbroken history of The Green Howards, one of Britains's oldest and most famous regiments. Artifacts and photographs from the Crimean War, the Boer War and the First World War form part of the vivid presentation of The Green Howards' story in both peace and war. There is also an audio guide and video presentations.
Educational service for schools
For further information visit the Museums Website.
The Georgian Theatre Royal and Museum
Victoria Road, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 4DW
Tel: 01748 823710 Box Office: 01748 823021
A unique example of Georgian Theatre with the majority of its original features intact. Built in 1788 by actor/manager Samuel Butler, it formed part of a theatre circuit which included Ripon, Harrogate, Beverley, Kendal, Ulverston and Whitby.
The theatre was restored and reopened in 1963 and hosts a lively programme of plays and shows.
The museum houses a unique collection of playbills together with the oldest and largest complete set of Georgian scenery in Britain.
Georgian Theatre Opening Hours
Shop and guided tours: Monday to Saturday 10am to 4.30pm mid
february to mid December
Last tour 4.15pm with morning tours on the hour and afternoon
tours on the half hour.
Box Office
Open daily 10am to 5pm
For further information vist the
Swaledale Museum
Reeth Green, Reeth, Nr. Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL11 6QT
Tel: 01748 884373
Open Easter - October Wednesdays-Sundays and Bank Holidays 10.30am - 5pm
Saturdays 2-5pm
Open at other times by appointment
Open at other times by appointment
The Museum was opened in 1974 and is based in the old
Methodist school, built in 1836. It is tucked away just off
the Green down from teh Post Office shop. It is set amidst
the spectacular scenery of Swaledale and Arkengarthdale.
There are over 1,000 objects connected with living and working in
the Dales spanning over four centuries.
For more information, go to the Yorkshire Net website.
Dales Countryside Museum
Station Yard, Hawes, Wensleydale, North Yorkshire, DL8 3NT
Open everyday except Christmas Day 10am- 5pm
Social history and archaeology relating to the development of people and the landscape in the Yorkshire Dales.
Parking; disabled access; tourist information centre
For more information, go to their website.
Station Yard, Hawes, Wensleydale, North Yorkshire, DL8 3NT
Tel:-01969 666210
Open everyday except Christmas Day 10am- 5pm
Social history and archaeology relating to the development of people and the landscape in the Yorkshire Dales.
Parking; disabled access; tourist information centre
For more information, go to their website.
Advisory Service for Museums in Richmondshire
Most of the museums in Richmondshire are independent and run by dedicated volunteers to a high standard. Professional advice is provided by the District Council through the services of a District Museums Officer, who can be contacted on 01748 829100. All the museums have achieved Museum Registered status, a scheme administered by the Council for Museums, Libraries and Archives.
For further information on the Council's Museums Strategy for 2003-2007, please download the document below.
Most of the museums in Richmondshire are independent and run by dedicated volunteers to a high standard. Professional advice is provided by the District Council through the services of a District Museums Officer, who can be contacted on 01748 829100. All the museums have achieved Museum Registered status, a scheme administered by the Council for Museums, Libraries and Archives.
For further information on the Council's Museums Strategy for 2003-2007, please download the document below.
For information about visiting museums in Yorkshire visit the
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Donations
If you have an object that relates to the history of the area and wish to donate it to a museum please contact one of the museums above. It is always best to phone the museum to discuss your donation prior to making a visit. The museum will make a decision on whether to accept your offer based on existing collections, its collecting priorities and the space it has available. If the museum is unable to accept the item, it may be able to put you in touch with someone who can.
If you have an object that relates to the history of the area and wish to donate it to a museum please contact one of the museums above. It is always best to phone the museum to discuss your donation prior to making a visit. The museum will make a decision on whether to accept your offer based on existing collections, its collecting priorities and the space it has available. If the museum is unable to accept the item, it may be able to put you in touch with someone who can.
Schools
Each museum provides educational activities for scholls. To
discuss your requirements please contact the museum directly.
Many museums also have school loan boxes which contain
original museum objects.
Richmond Museum
Pre History (Stone, Bronze and Iron Age, Romans, Anglo-Saxons,
Vikings, Normans, Medieval, Castles, Tudors, Stuarts, Georgians,
Kitchen Food, Dairy, Laundry, Geology, Lead Mining, Toys Transport,
Materials and Technology.
Boxes can be ordered from Carole Parkes or Julie Dodd on a
Tuesday or Thursday 01748 825611
Dales Countryside Museum
Leadmining, farming, toys, 1950's and homelife.
Please contact Debbie Allen 01969 666219 to order a box.
Green Howards Museum
Second World War Home Front, First World War
Please contact Paul Cooper 01748 826561
Life Long Learning
Most museums have a wide range of activities for adult
learners from volunteer opportunities to talks, visits and
lectures. Contact your local museum for more information.
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20 October 2009
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