Charnwood museum

ENFRE TR E Y Explore Charnwood’s rich and exciting heritage from the discovery of some of the world’s oldest fossils to the lives of present day Charnwood people

www.leics.gov.uk/charnwoodmuseum For a programme of events & exhibitions for all the family, please log on to www.leics.gov.uk/events

Charnwood Museum features a wide range of exhibits reflecting the history, geology, archaeology and industries of Charnwood and the surrounding area. Permanent displays include ‘Coming to Charnwood’, ‘The Natural World of Charnwood’, ‘Living off the Land’ and ‘Earning a Living’.

Each contains exhibits from the past and present including interactive displays, computers and audio-visuals. Visitors can handle rocks from Charnwood’s volcanic past, walk beneath the giant oak tree, investigate the 4,000 year old burial of the Cossington Boy, visit the Victorian grocer’s shop or zoom-in on a fly’s eye with the video microscope.

Opening Hours (Apr-Sept) Tues-Sat 10am-4.30pm, Sun 2-5pm (Oct-Mar) Tues-Sat 10am-3pm, Sun 12-3pm Please call to check Bank Holiday opening.

Queen’s Park Café has a play area and offers a wide range of hot and cold food and drinks.

Cafe Opening Hours (Apr-Sept): Mon-Sat from 9.30am; Sundays and Bank Holidays from 10am (Oct-March): Thurs-Sat from 10am; Sun from 12pm

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Queen’s Park Granby Street Loughborough Leicestershire LE11 3DU Tel: 01509 233754 Cafe: 01509 233750 Curator: 0116 305 7424 Email: museum@charnwood.gov.uk facebook.com/CharnwoodMuseum

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Charnwood Museum is run as a partnership between Leicestershire County Council and Charnwood Borough Council