Milton Keynes Museum facts for kids
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Museum entrance
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| Former name | Stacey Hill Museum |
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| Established | 1973 |
| Location | McConnell Dr, Wolverton, Milton Keynes MK12 5EL |
| Public transit access | Sapphire #6 to Stacey Bushes, then about 0.4 mi (0.6 km) walk |
| Nearest parking | onsite |
The Milton Keynes Museum is a fun and interesting place to visit. It's a local museum located in Milton Keynes, England. Most of the people who help run the museum are volunteers. They give their time to make sure visitors have a great experience.
The museum is built inside an old farm. This farm dates back to the Victorian era. It helps show what life was like in the area long ago. The museum tells the story of Milton Keynes and its surroundings. It covers history from the year 1800 up to today.
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What You Can See at the Museum
The museum has many different collections. They show how people lived, worked, and communicated.
The Stacey Hill Collection
One important part is the Stacey Hill Collection. This collection focuses on rural life. It has old farm tools and machines. You can also see everyday items from homes. There are objects from local industries too. These items show what life was like before Milton Keynes became a new town in 1967.
Railway History
The museum also has items from the nearby Wolverton railway works. This was a very important place for building and fixing trains. You can see many cool things that remind us of its history.
Telephones and Communication
Another special collection is called Connected Earth. This part of the museum has many old telephones. It also features old switchboards. Many of these old phones still work!
The museum also displays historic vehicles. These vehicles were used by the Post Office and British Telecom. The biggest one is called the Road Phone. It's a huge working telephone that was used for promotions.
Museum's Past Name
The museum used to have a different name. It was known as the Stacey Hill Museum.
Where to Find the Museum
The museum is located on McConnell Drive. This is on the edge of Wolverton. It's easy to find just off H2 Miller's Way.
