Barnet Museum facts for kids
The Museum at Barnet.
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| Established | 1938 |
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| Location | Barnet, London |
| Public transit access |  High Barnet |
Barnet Museum is a cool place in the London Borough of Barnet. It shows off amazing things about the local area. You can learn about the famous Battle of Barnet, the fun Barnet Fair, and the busy Barnet Market. It's also a great spot if you want to find out about local history or your own family's past.
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About Barnet Museum
The museum first opened its doors in 1938. It's still in the same old Georgian house in the middle of High Barnet. People from the area have given many items to the museum. These include old objects, photos, maps, books, and important papers. All these things help to keep Barnet's history alive and celebrated.
Who Runs the Museum?
Barnet Museum is a charity, which means it's not for profit. It's run completely by volunteers! These dedicated people are part of the Barnet and District Local History Society. The museum often welcomes groups and local schools for special guided tours.
Visiting the Museum
You can visit the museum on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM. On Saturdays, it's open from 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Sundays are also open from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. If you're part of a group or school, you can arrange a visit even when the museum is usually closed. The best part is, entry is completely free!
What You Can See: Museum Collections
The museum has many interesting displays that are always there. Here are some of the cool things you can explore:
- The Battle of Barnet: Learn about this important historical battle.
- Archaeology: See ancient items, mostly from the Middle Ages.
- Everyday Items: Discover objects people used in their homes, mainly from the 1900s.
- Costumes: Check out old ladies' dresses, bonnets, and fancy lace.
- Old Pubs and Coaching: Find out about the history of pubs and horse-drawn coaches in Barnet.
- Local Businesses: See items from old Barnet companies, like Watsons Microscopes. You can also learn about the Barnet Ventilator, which helped save young Elizabeth Taylor!
- Community Services: Explore displays about the hospital and fire service.
- Barnet During World War II: See how people in Barnet lived during the war.
- School Life: Learn about what schooling was like in Barnet long ago.
- Victorian Room: Step back in time to the Victorian period.
See Also
- Gillian Gear
