St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery, Lymington, Hampshire SO41 9BH
Details
Accessibility
https://www.stbarbe-museum.org.uk/visit/access-information/ Read our access statement online
"All our programmes can be adapted to meet the needs of individuals visiting the museum. St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery has ramp access to the side of the building for wheelchairs. Please call to discuss your individual or group needs and we can create an engaging, inclusive and affordable programme 01590 676969.
If you would like access at a quiet time please contact us to arrange 01590676969.
Seating and wheelchair available
Nappy changing facility
Magnifiers
Full wheelchair access
Assistance dogs welcome
Exhibition labels in large print."
Brief description
"Located at the heart of the beautiful, historic coastal market town of Lymington, St Barbe is both a dynamic museum and highly regarded art gallery that appeals to both locals and New Forest visitors.
The museum explores the history of Lymington and the New Forest Coast, inspired by local pride, and supported by the local community, its collections and colourful, hands-on displays offer a fascinating insight into the area for all ages.
Vision
To become the most respected small Museum and Art Gallery in the UK – using art, heritage and culture to inspire the whole community.
Mission
We will achieve our vision by:
- Making St Barbe a great organisation that attracts and inspires talented people – staff, volunteers, Friends, trustees, contractors, partners and others
- Working with our community to improve the range of cultural experiences for our audiences through the way in which we:
- Collect, interpret and make accessible the cultural heritage of the New Forest Coast
- Deliver world class exhibitions and events
- Produce innovative cultural programmes and activities, including on the web
- Encourage the participation of the wider community in creative pursuits
- With the aim of diversifying our audience and reaching out to people of varied background, age and abilities.
- Attracting a larger, varied and loyal group of donors, Patrons, Friends and revenue-generating visitors to provide a financially resilient base for our expanding activities.
Core Values
The integrity of our charity and of everyone who works here is hugely important to us if we are to fulfil our mission and realistically aspire to our vision.
We will be:
- Creative – in everything we do and in the way we collaborate with others
- Demanding – of ourselves and of our working practices
- Fair – in our approach to audiences, supporters, colleagues and the wider community.
Designed to the highest specifications, the art galleries host an active temporary exhibitions programme featuring a wide range of subjects throughout the year. Our exhibitions change every 8 weeks and the exclusive exhibition programme combines loans from the country’s finest public and private collections with the best of local art to create shows of national and regional significance.
‘Fantastic Museum, friendly staff and volunteers, and lots for the children to do. Exhibitions are of high quality and the selling gallery with the cafe is a unique idea. Great fun’
From our visitors guest book."
Address
New Street, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 9BH
+ St Barbe Museum & Art Gallery
St Barbe, Museum and Art Gallery, New St, Lymington SO41 9BH
Via website
Phone
01590 676969
Website
https://www.stbarbe-museum.org.uk/
Directions
https://www.stbarbe-museum.org.uk/visit/getting-here/
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://www.stbarbe-museum.org.uk/visit/opening-times.php
Transport
https://www.stbarbe-museum.org.uk/visit/getting-here/
Amenities
https://www.stbarbe-museum.org.uk/visit/eating-and-drinking.php
https://shop.stbarbe-museum.org.uk/
https://www.stbarbe-museum.org.uk/visit/cafe/
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
111 metres*
797 metres*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.