Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery
Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery, Local museum and art gallery in Peterborough, England.
The museum exhibits more than 200,000 items across multiple galleries, presenting local artifacts, artworks, and geological specimens within a historic building.
Originally constructed as a private residence, the building transformed into a hospital before becoming a museum in 1939, featuring an original Victorian operating theater.
The museum presents collections of Roman and Saxon treasures, documenting the evolution of Peterborough from prehistoric times to the present day.
General admission to the museum remains free, with opening hours from Tuesday to Saturday 10:00-16:00 and Sunday 12:00-16:00, located near public transportation.
The facility houses an extensive collection of Jurassic sea creature fossils and artifacts from the first prisoner of war camp during Napoleonic Wars.
Location: City of Peterborough
Inception: 1939
Address: Priestgate, Peterborough PE1 1LF PE1 1DA PE1 1DA
Website: http://vivacity-peterborough.com/museums-and-heritage/peterborough-museum
GPS coordinates: 52.57180,-0.24590
Latest update: March 3, 2025 19:17
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