Contact Details High Street Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 5JA Tel: 0115 9071141 Email: museum@erewash.gov.uk Location map for Erewash Museum

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Location & Map

Erewash Museum is situated on High Street in the heart of Ilkeston town centre, with easy access from M1 Junction 26 via the A610 Ripley. Parking at the Museum is free but space is very limited. Visitors with disabilities may either book parking space in advance or use the parking spaces available at Shopmobility which is next to the Museum. There are also several pay and display car parks all within a short distance from the Museum.

Services Provided

The Museum Service undertakes a wide range of services including: - Management of the Howitt Bequest of Paintings - Permanent and semi-permanent museum displays - Temporary displays and exhibitions - Local artist and craft exhibitions - Attending local events/fetes/carnivals - Loans of collection material - Loans/use of display equipment and advice - Historical and promotional talks and other outreach activites - Heritage advice, information and research - Reference and resource library Identification and enquiry service Local history publications - Tourist information  - Public gardens - Care of a listed building - Liaison with local historical groups - The Friends of Erewash Museum - Facilitating the Erewash Heritage Forum - Representation of Erewash at county, regional and national level in a range of heritage related organisations - Room hire to local groups/organisations - Support to local clubs and societies - Provide work experience/placements for students from schools, collages, and universities

Further nfo

Induction Loop: Available at the reception/museum shop and in the Hayloft.   Access: Due to the age and design of the building there are some internal steps and uneven floors. At present, only the ground floor is accessible for wheelchair users. We are working to improve this.   Toilets: Toilets accessible for wheelchair users.

SPORTS FORUM

Information Erewash Museum is Erewash Borough Council's very own local and social history museum located at High Street, Ilkeston. Home for the Museum is a late Georgian house with Victorian extensions. It was both a family home and school accommodation before becoming a Museum in the 1980's. Many original features survive and visitors can enjoy the garden with unrivalled views across the Erewash Valley. Edwardian kitchen and wash-house and an exhibition of children's toys are on show. Other displays help to tell the story of the unique history of the Erewash area, including the important local industries of coal mining, textile and iron manufacture. The exhibitions in the gallery change regularly and include local artists, crafts and history. A lively events programme runs throughout the Summer on Saturdays and Bank Holidays. Most events include displays, demonstrations and the chance to have a go! To find out what's on at the Museum please click here .

	Opening Hours Admission is free . Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Bank Holidays except Christmas & New Year. 10am - 4pm. Last entry 3.30pm. House and Home Trail (409KB) House and Home Trail Answer Sheet (413KB) World War 2 Quiz (13KB) World War 2 Quiz Answer Sheet (18KB)

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