The Weardale Museum

The Weardale Museum "Outstanding Volunteer Run Museum" - Arts Council for England
Open 1-4.30pm Wed-Sun + Bank Holidays There is a free car park behind the Museum.

Opening Hours:
13.00-16.30
April to October - Wednesday to Sunday
Open Bank Holidays

Entry Fee:
Adults - £4.50 (£5 with Gift Aid)
Children - Free
Friends Membership forms available at the Museum or on our website. It is within walking distance of St John's Chapel and the 101 bus stop. Dogs (apart from guide/assistance dogs) must be left outside. Renovations are being undertaken on High House Chap

el so it is currently closed to the public. The Museum first opened in 1985 and is situated in the manse of High House Chapel. It houses collections concerning Weardale life (including the Weardale Tapestry), geology, prehistory, and Methodism in the Dale. There is a family history research service; please contact us to enquire. It is host to the Methodist Tapestries Collection: an ongoing project creating a collection of tapestries telling the story of Methodism in Weardale and beyond. Contact us to get involved. The Museum is entirely volunteer run. Please contact us if you would like to volunteer with us. Roles cover a wide range, including stewarding at the Museum, organising and stewarding outside exhibitions, contributing to social media, and caring for our collections.

Address

Ireshopeburn, Weardale
Bishop Auckland
DL131HD

Opening Hours

Wednesday 1pm - 4:30pm
Thursday 1pm - 4:30pm
Friday 1pm - 4:30pm
Saturday 1pm - 4:30pm
Sunday 1pm - 4:30pm

Telephone

+447990786220

Website

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