Malvern Museum facts for kids
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| Established | 1979 |
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| Location | Malvern, Worcestershire, England |
| Type | Local |
| Public transit access | Great Malvern railway station |
The Malvern Museum is a cool place to visit in Great Malvern, England. It's located inside an old building called the Priory Gatehouse. This Gatehouse used to be the main entrance to the Great Malvern Priory.
The museum started in 1979. It's run by a group called the Malvern Museum Society Ltd, which is a charity. Volunteers help run the museum, making it a special place. The Gatehouse building itself is a big part of the museum's history.
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Discovering Malvern's Past
The Malvern Museum has many interesting things to see. You can find old objects and archaeological finds. These items date back to the Iron Age! That's a very long time ago.
What You Can See at the Museum
The museum has different rooms, each showing a different time in history. You'll see lifelike displays and information boards. Here are some of the topics you can explore:
- Nature: Learn about the natural history of the Malvern area.
- Malvern Priory: Discover the story of the old Priory church.
- Malvern Forest: Find out about the history of the local forests.
- Victorian Life: See what life was like in Malvern during the Victorian era.
- Famous People: Learn about people like Edward Elgar, a famous composer.
- Local Economy: Understand how Malvern grew. This includes the use of Malvern water for health treatments. This water helped Malvern grow from a small village into a big town.
- Cool Inventions: See how radar was developed by the TRE.
- Classic Cars: Check out the history of Morgan Motor Company cars, which are made locally.
The museum is open every day from March 25th to October 31st. You can visit from 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
The Historic Priory Gatehouse
The building where the museum is located is called the Priory Gatehouse. It was built in the late 1400s. It's the second oldest building in Great Malvern. The Priory Church is the oldest.
History of the Gatehouse
The Gatehouse was the main way to enter the Priory. It's one of the few old monastery buildings that survived. Most were destroyed during the Dissolution of the monasteries in 1539.
After the Priory closed, the Gatehouse was sold. It changed hands several times over the centuries. In the 1800s, it was used as offices for lawyers and architects. The top floor even served as a police court for a while! Today, it's a museum, sharing Malvern's rich history.
Images for kids
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Florence Nightingale exhibit at Malvern Museum
