Sunderland Library, Museum & Winter Gardens. Open daily. Free entry.
Details
Accessibility:
No dedicated car park for the museum, although a car park is available about 200m away. Entrance to the building is level. Lift access to all floors. Accessible toilets on each floor.
Induction loop available for those using hearing aids.
Assistance dogs welcome, with a water bowl provided on request. Braille is present on many of the signs and lift buttons.
Brief Description:
Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens showcases the history of the area, with examples being pottery crafting, coal mining and even some stuffed animals. The Winter Gardens section has over 2,000 plants within a 30-metre dome.
The library is now located at the Museum and Winter Gardens. The library gives you access to thousands of books, free internet access, CD's and DVD's to borrow.
Further Information
Address:
Burdon Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR1 1PP
Email:
Phone:
0191 561 2323
Website:
http://www.seeitdoitsunderland.co.uk/sunderland-museum-winter-gardens
Opening Hours:
Monday to Saturday - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Sunday - 12:00am to 4:00pm
From the A1018, go west at the roundabout into Borough Road. Continue along the road for about 0.2 miles, and the Museum should be directly to your left (south).
OS NZ 398567
Transport:
The nearest bus stop is directly outside the museum, serving 8 different bus services: 5, 10, 11, 33, 39, 39A, SimpliCity 2 and SimpliCity 2A.
The nearest train station is Sunderland Station, only 300 metres away from the museum.
Amenities:
There are various cafés and shops directly outside the museum.
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
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