Annan Museum
Dublin Core
Title
Annan Museum
Description
This family friendly museum houses a permanent exhibition on the history of Annan and surrounding area. Travel in time from the prehistory to the era of nuclear fusion with displays on the way that include costume, First World War memorabilia, town regalia and a remarkable collection of fine art showing Annan and the Solway shore. Look out for a 3000 year old bronze sword, mummified baby crocodiles and a 110 year old piece of chocolate! A glittering exhibition of recent archaeological finds from across Dumfries and Galloway. Learn about the important, interesting and downright odd items that have turned up all over Dumfries and Galloway in recent years. From shining swords to delicate brooches, here’s a world of wonder that’s been found on your doorstep.
Source
dumfriesandgalloway
Type
Museum
Identifier
990
Spatial Coverage
current,54.98697,-3.262183;
Museum Item Type Metadata
Street
Bank Street
Place
Annan
IsNewThisYear
No
OpeningDate1
7/9/2019
OpeningDate2
8/9/2019
OpeningTime1
11.00-16.00
OpeningTime2
11.00-16.00
Activities
On street and public parking are situated close by.
Public toilets are situated close by.
Directions: Annan Museum is situated on Bank Street, just off Annan High Street. From the Dumfries side turn right at the first set of traffic lights. From the Carlisle direction turn left at the second set of traffic lights (ignoring the pedestrian lights near Tesco’s) opposite the Corner House Hotel. Look out for the metal gates and the purple Dumfries & Galloway Museum sign. The car park is located in Dobie’s Wynd. Turn immediate left after the museum and left again, the car park is on the right.
WC
No
DisabledWC
No
DisabledAccess
Yes
Refreshments
No
EventsForChildren
Yes
Parking
Yes
HearingLoop
No
LimitedAccess
No
NotAccessible
No
ID
11147
IsIncludedThisYear
Yes
Postcode
DG12 6AA
Citation
“Annan Museum,” Digital Open Doors, accessed November 5, 2024, https://ddo.openvirtualworlds.org/omeka/items/show/988.
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