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Craven Museum & GalleryCraven Museum & Gallery

Visitors can discover more about the area's past by exploring the varied collections on display. Geology and archeology displays provide a glimpse into how the local landscapes of today were formed. Agriculture, industry, lead mining and town life are just some of the themes of the local history collections.
Use the computer to see some of the museum's photographic collection and discover more about life in Victorian Skipton. Children will enjoy the interactive exhibits.
A range of books, gifts and souvenirs can be purchased in the Museum Shop. The shop also sells a range of local history publications about Skipton and the Craven Area.
Some of the museum's photographic collections are available on the gallery computer and there are interactive exhibits and quiz sheets for children.

View key to symbolskeyDisabled access Disabled toilets Accepts groups Baby changing facilities Coach parties accepted Credit cards accepted (no fee) Education/study area Facilities for groups Facilities for educational visits Gift shop Public toilets Regional Tourist Board Member Welcome Host Wheelchairs available Disabled accessChildren welcomeDogs not accepted (except guidedogs)Smoking not allowed

Prices


Free entry

Opening details

Season Dates and Opening Hours
Season Dates Opening Hours
Wed 2 Jun 2010 - Thu 30 Sep 2010 Mon 10:00 to 16:00 | Wed - Sat 10:00 to 16:00
Fri 1 Oct 2010 - Wed 30 Mar 2011 Mon 12:00 to 16:00 | Wed - Fri 12:00 to 16:00 | Sat 10:00 to 16:00
Christmas Day, Boxing Day closed
   
Craven Museum & Gallery
 
 

Contact

Suzanne Callaghan
Tel: 01756 706407

Venue

Craven Museum & Gallery

Town Hall, High Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1AH

By Road:
Brown signs into and through Skipton from A65. The museum is located in the Town Hall, Skipton High Street. A large pay & display car park is located behind the Town Hall with spaces for badge holders. The museum has a stair lift but no lift and is on the first floor. The Gallery is on the ground floor.

By Public Transport:
Town Hall is a five minute walk up the High Street from the Bus Station.

Parking : with charge

Accessible by Public Transport : 1 mile from Skipton station

Access to Public Toilets limited on Sundays

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Self-assessed accessibility details

Parking

  • Designated parking for guests with disabilities
  • Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
  • The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
  • is solid

  • at the front entrance there are some cobbles

Entrance

  • Steps to the main entrance
  • 5
    Number of steps to entrance
  • Handrail by steps
  • Entrance is well lit

Public Areas

  • Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
  • From the entrance to reception / ticket area
  • To a specially adapted public toilet suitable for wheelchair users
  • To the gift shop
  • Good contrast between the floor and walls
  • Baby changing facilities
  • Visitor information available in large print (14pt and over)

General

  • Service dogs are NOT allowed:

  • the delicate nature of some of the exhibits

  • Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
  • Clear signage
  • Wheelchairs provided
  • Free
  • Routes/pathways suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility
  • Displays at suitable height for wheelchair users / children
  • Audible alarm system

Notes

  • The gallery is on the ground floor. The museum is on the first floor and a stair lift is available.

 
 
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