Milton Keynes Museum, Wolverton, Buckinghamshire MK12 5EL. Limited opening. Paid entry.
Details
Accessibility
https://miltonkeynesmuseum.org.uk/access-statement/
Disability Toilets.
January 2024: "Unfortunately, due to the age of some of the Museum’s buildings, some areas are not easily accessible for wheelchairs or pushchairs. Please call the Museum to discuss individual access needs. 01908 316222.
Public toilets are located on the ground floor in the reception building, in the farmhouse just past the kitchen and in the Granary Tearoom.
There are wheelchair accessible toilets in the main reception and in the Granary Tearoom."
Brief description
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milton_Keynes_Museum
" Milton Keynes Museum is an independent local museum in the parish of Wolverton and Greenleys in Milton Keynes, England.[1] It is mostly run by volunteers with a small number of paid staff.
It has Reproductions of the Milton Keynes Hoard at the Milton Keynes Museum.[2]The museum is housed in a former Victorian farmstead. It covers the history of the Milton Keynes area, including northern Buckinghamshire and southern Northamptonshire, from the year 1800 onwards. It includes the Stacey Hill Collection of rural life, consisting of agricultural, domestic, industrial, and social objects connected to the area before the 1967 foundation of Milton Keynes.
There is also a collection of many memorabilia of the nearby Wolverton railway works.
The museum's Connected Earth collection includes a variety of historic telephones and switchboards, many still in working order.[3] The museum also has some historic Post Office and British Telecom vehicles. The largest of these is the Road Phone, an enormous working telephone used for promotional purposes.
The museum was previously called the Stacey Hill Museum.[4]"
See https://miltonkeynesmuseum.org.uk/collections/ and https://miltonkeynesmuseum.org.uk/things-to-see-and-do/
And https://miltonkeynesmuseum.org.uk/learning/sessions/ "We offer bespoke tours for pupils aged 5 – 16 that want to visit the museum. Our school sessions are theme based on the Museum’s collection and the key topics in the National Curriculum. The sessions are tailored to the needs of different age groups and can be adapted for SEN school visits."
Address
Milton Keynes Museum
McConnell Drive
Wolverton
MK12 5EL
Phone
01908 316222
Website
https://miltonkeynesmuseum.org.uk/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milton_Keynes_Museum
Directions
"The museum is on the southern outskirts of Wolverton, just off H2 Miller's Way at McConnell Drive. Free parking available. 20 minute walk from The Square, Wolverton "
Opening Times
Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change
See https://miltonkeynesmuseum.org.uk/general-admission/ and https://miltonkeynesmuseum.org.uk/visit-us/
Transport
"The nearest station is Wolverton on the London Northwestern Railway mainline. Wolverton station is a 15 minute (uphill) walk or a few minutes’ taxi ride away [see EEZY Cabs 01908 218218 www.eezycabs.co.uk ]
From Milton Keynes Central station, buses run to Church Street in Wolverton which is close to Wolverton train station and a similar walk time. Return bus journeys are also best made from Wolverton." January 2024: "From Milton Keynes Central, currently, the 23, 33 and 33a buses stop on Millers Way, a few moments from the Museum."
Amenities
Hall Of Transport, McConnell Drive, Wolverton, Milton Keynes MK12 5EL
"Public toilets are located on the ground floor in the reception building, in the farmhouse just past the kitchen and in the Granary Tearoom. There is a shop with a range of souvenirs and books etc. which can be accessed directly from the main entrance/ticketing area and when exiting the museum."
"GRANARY TEA ROOM https://miltonkeynesmuseum.org.uk/visit-us/granary-tea-room/
A lovely way to enjoy tea and cakes or keep hunger pangs at bay, mid tour – the Granary Tea Room serves delicious, home-made refreshments at reasonable prices. They include hot and cold drinks, cakes, scones and snacks, and children’s items
We are famous for our selection of moreish cakes made by tearoom manager Diane, also known as our baker extraordinaire! Food can be eaten in the tea room, or if the weather is fine, why not opt to sit and enjoy your food in the courtyard or on one of the many grassy areas in our grounds?
The Granary is open daily when the museum is open to the public."
Travel Information
For further travel information please see: www.traveline.info
Or call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33
(Calls cost 12p per minute plus your phone company's access charge)
Location
Nearest Venues
Bradwell Memorial Hall, Buckinghamshire
1,413 metres*
Stony Stratford, Northamptonshire
1.87 miles*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.