Bagshaw Museum | | TEMPORARY CLOSURE. We're sorry Bagshaw Museum is closed for structural work and gallery developments jointly funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund and Kirklees Council. The museum is due to reopen in Spring 2009. See 'Developments at Bagshaw' . | Special features
* Steps to front door and upper floors
* Working dogs accepted
* Education packs available
* Pre-booking essential
A dramatic Victorian former mill owner's house set in 36 aces of parkland and ancient woodland, the museum is host to a wide range of unusual and exciting collections of things from around the globe. Once the home of George Sheard from 1875-1902, this Gothic house became a museum in 1911 and was named after its first curator, Walter Bagshaw. His daughter, Violet, continued to travel the world and bring back items for the museum until she was over a hundred years old!
Permanent displays include: 'The Kingdom of Osiris', an atmospheric Egyptology gallery where dramatic lighting effects help to recreate the interior of a tomb; 'The Enchanted Forest', with sound effects and creatures from the Amazonian rainforest; the 'Gods, Divine Creatures The Mythical Beasts' gallery, showcasing beautiful decorative arts from India, China, Africa and Japan; and 'The Seaside, Past and Present' gallery. Bagshaw Museum is a very surprising and entertaining place.
Access:
We regret that all parts of our museum sites are not yet fully accessible. Fire regulations mean that there are also restrictions on the use of prams and pushchairs indoors. Please contact the museum for further details and any other access information that will help you to plan your visit.
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Disclaimer:
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| Venue: |
Bagshaw Museum,
Wilton Park,
Batley,
WF17 0AS |
| Getting there: |
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