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About the Old Bell Museum
Arthur Street, Montgomery, Powys SY15 6RA
e-mail: curator@oldbellmuseum.org.uk
The
Old Bell, a 16th century inn, has been converted into a local history
museum by Montgomery Civic Society. Run by volunteers, it
is the winner of a Prince of Wales Award. Eleven rooms
house displays illustrating the long social and civic history of the
ancient County Town of Montgomeryshire. There are permanent
exhibitions relating to the medieval and Norman castles and their
archaeological excavations with excellent scale models of
both. Two rooms are devoted to the Workhouse and the
Cambrian Railway. A small room in the museum has been
restored to demonstrate the various methods of construction in this
half timbered building.
Situated
in Arthur Street near to the Town Hall, the Old Bell is a fully
registered independent museum and is currently applying for accreditation with Museums Libraries Archives (MLA).
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Opening Times
1st April (or Easter) to 30th September
1.30pm - 5.00 pm Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
(every day in August)
10:30am - 5.00pm Saturdays & Bank Holidays
Entrance fees: Adults £1.00 Children (under 16yrs) 50p
Montgomery Civic Society members and Montgomery School children have free entry
Parking is in the street and there are toilets behind the Town Hall.
We regret that access for the disabled is limited in this ancient building.
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GROUP VISITS
Group visits to the museum
are most welcome. These can also be arranged outside the normal
opening times by prior arrangement.
Contact 01686 668313 / 01686 668773
GUIDED TOURS
Montgomery
Civic Society members conduct guided tours of the town and museum by
prior arrangement. Charge: 50p per person. Contact telephone numbers
as above
GALLERY
A gallery with kitchen
facilities is available for hire for exhibitions, workshops, lectures
and meetings. Space is 170 sq. ft.
Seats up to 25 for meetings.
For details of conditions and booking forms contact: Nick
Ashby:
Telephone 01686 669923.

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