Hertford Museum facts for kids
Hertford Museum is a fun local museum located in Hertford, which is the main town of Hertfordshire, England. It's a great spot to discover the history of the area and see some really interesting collections.
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Exploring Hertford Museum
The museum first opened its doors way back in 1903. It's set inside a beautiful old house from the 1600s. Outside, there's a special old garden called a "knot garden" that's fun to explore.
What You Can See Inside
When you visit, you'll find different exhibits on each floor.
- Ground Floor: This area shows off some of the museum's earliest collections. You might see amazing things like exotic animals, ancient fossils, and even cool Japanese armour!
- First Floor: Up here, you'll learn all about the town of Hertford and the people who have lived there. The collections cover lots of topics, including local history, military items, nature, and how people used to live. You can also see archaeological finds, beautiful art, and interesting rocks and minerals.
The Amazing Toothbrush Collection
One of the most unique things at Hertford Museum is its huge collection of toothbrushes! They have about 5,000 toothbrushes, which are part of the Addis Collection. The Addis factory used to be a big employer in Hertford until 1996. The museum has collected photos, documents, and even stories from people who used to work there.
Learning and Fun for Schools
Hertford Museum loves to work with schools! They offer lots of educational activities. For example, Little Munden Primary School once worked with the museum on a special project. They helped create an exhibition about their local area, showing what life was like between 1830 and 1930.
A Big Makeover
The museum closed for a while in late 2008 to get a big update. This major refurbishment helped make the museum even better for visitors. It reopened its doors on February 27, 2010, ready for everyone to enjoy its new look and exhibits.
See also
External links
- Hertford Museum website
- Hertford Museum blog
