Museum of Wigan Life
Museum of Wigan Life, Heritage centre in Wigan, England
The Museum of Wigan Life occupies a Grade II listed Victorian building designed by architect Alfred Waterhouse, featuring two main exhibition floors and a research centre.
The institution began as Wigan Public Library in 1878, funded by Thomas Taylor and Dr. Joseph Winnard, who each contributed £12,000 for its establishment.
The museum displays over 600 artifacts including fine art, natural history items, ceramics, textiles, and objects representing industrial and social heritage of the region.
Located at Library Street, the museum opens Tuesday through Friday from 10 AM to 4 PM, Saturday from 10 AM to 2 PM, with free admission and full accessibility.
George Orwell conducted research for his book 'The Road to Wigan Pier' in 1936 within this building, which contained the first electric lighting in a public structure locally.
Location: Wigan
Inception: 1878
Address: Library Street, Wigan WN1 1NU WN1 1NU
Website: http://wlct.org/heritage-services/museum-of-wigan-life.htm
GPS coordinates: 53.54404,-2.62971
Latest update: March 3, 2025 14:31
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