Richmondshire Museum, Richmond, Yorkshire. Paid entry

Details

Accessibility

https://www.richmondshiremuseum.org.uk/Policies/Accessibility-Policy

"Situated just out of the centre of Richmond, this interesting, VQAS approved museum tells the story of the town and surrounding area from its early beginnings right up to the present time.  The museum is situated off a slight hill, Ryders Wynd, and is approached along a short, cobbled access road with a paved path to one side.  There is lift access to all three floors of the museum and to the toilets. There are two toilets on the first floor, but these easily accessible by the lift.  The larger one is unisex, is suitable for wheelchair users, and has baby-changing facilities.

The entrance, ticket and shop area are on the ground floor with no steps and a thin pile carpet surface. It is level throughout and there is a seat for visitor use. We also have additional seating just outside the entrance with two lovely benches. This area is well lit; other parts of the museum have more subdued light for the preservation of items on display. The counter is a low desk which is easily accessible to wheelchair users. Magnifying glasses, pens and paper can be available on request."

Brief description

https://www.richmondshiremuseum.org.uk/Portals/0/Tour/Index.htm

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richmondshire_Museum

"The Richmondshire Museum is a museum located in Richmond in North Yorkshire, England.[1]

The Museum Trust was founded in 1974 by the Soroptimists of Richmond and the Dales; the Museum opened in 1978 in a former joiner's workshop, and has expanded its collections ever since.[2]

The Museum incorporates a reconstructed cruck house, which contains a collection of domestic bygones. There is a Leadmining Gallery, which details the industry which flourished in Swaledale and the North Yorkshire Dales until the end of the nineteenth century. The Transport Gallery has a model of Richmond Railway Station. Another room contains the Herriot Set from the BBC's All Creatures Great and Small, and Barker's Chemist's Shop.[3] The Wenham Gallery covers the history of Richmond and district. In 2008 the Museum opened a recreation of the Richmond grocer's shop where the founder of the Fenwick department store chain began his working life. Next to this there is a recreation of an ironmonger's shop and the Museum also houses the old post office from nearby Grinton.[4][5]

The Museum also boasts a purpose built Discovery Centre that can be used by both schools and visiting families. Here visitors can dress up and play in the mock up shop and with bygone toys; this room also houses the Museums Wednesday Workshops which are free activity sessions for families. The entrance, ticket and shop area are on the ground floor with no steps and a thin pile carpet surface. It is level throughout and there is a seat for visitor use. We also have additional seating just outside the entrance with two lovely benches. This area is well lit; other parts of the museum have more subdued light for the preservation of items on display. The counter is a low desk which is easily accessible to wheelchair users. Magnifying glasses, pens and paper can be available on request.

 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Creatures_Great_and_Small_(1978_TV_series)#Skeldale_House

The original set of the interior of the Skeldale House surgery is now located at the Richmondshire Museum in Richmond and is open to the public."

Address

Richmondshire Museum.

Ryders Wynd.

Richmond.

North Yorkshire.

DL10 4JA.

Email

admin@richmondshiremuseum.org.uk

Phone

01748 825611

Website

https://www.richmondshiremuseum.org.uk/

Directions

"If using the app what3words please use "chiefs.pockets.watch" to find us.

The museum can be found on Ryders Wynd, which is situtated about one hundred yards from the Market Place."

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

2024: "The Museum is generally open between 1st April and the 31st October. Opening times are between 10.30 and 16.30 with last admission at 16.00 Monday to Saturday. Closed on Sunday. The Wenham Study Centre and the Discovery Centre, along with kitchen facilities, can be booked by groups for meetings and conferences. The basic charges for visiting the museum are £7.00 for an adult and £6.00 for concessions. Children under 16 free of charge but must be accompanied by an adult.

Season tickets allow you to visit as many times as you like during our open season and are available for £12.00.

View All Our Charges Here "

Transport

2024: "We are connected well by Arriva bus routes to both the train station and the surrounding area.   The Little White Bus  also serves the local area.

The nearest train station is 11 miles away in Darlington, County Durham."

Amenities

Parking. Baby Changing Facilities, Toilets. Shop