Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery
Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery, Local museum and art gallery in Peterborough, England.
The Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery is a local museum and art gallery housed in a historic Victorian building in England. The collection spans Roman artifacts, paintings, fossils, and everyday objects from different time periods.
The building was originally constructed in the 19th century as a private residence and later served as a hospital before converting to a museum in 1939. The transition marked the start of its role as a significant cultural institution for the city.
The museum displays objects spanning different periods of the city's history, from Roman coins to medieval craft tools. Visitors can see how everyday life in this region changed across centuries.
The museum is easily accessible by public transportation and centrally located in the city. Visitors should check opening hours and plan for several hours to explore the full collection.
The museum houses a significant collection of Jurassic fossils that bear witness to an ancient sea world. Additionally, the collection includes rare items from the first English prisoner of war camp during the Napoleonic Wars.
Location: City of Peterborough
Inception: 1939
Address: Priestgate, Peterborough PE1 1LF
Website: http://vivacity-peterborough.com/museums-and-heritage/peterborough-museum
GPS coordinates: 52.57180,-0.24590
Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:02
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