About the
Old Bell Museum
| About the
Old Bell Museum Arthur Street, Montgomery, Powys SY15 6RA e-mail: curator@oldbellmuseum.org.uk 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). |
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.| 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 Parking is in the street and
there are toilets behind the Town Hall. |
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Group visits to the museum
are most welcome. These can also be arranged outside the normal
opening times by prior arrangement. Access to the museum is
also available to individuals outside of normal opening times by prior
arrangement. 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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