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Newarke Houses Museum
The Newarke,
Leicester,
LE2 7BY
Opening Times:
Monday to Saturday:
10:00am-5:00pm
Sunday:
11:00am-5:00pm
Closed:
24th, 25th, 26th, 31st December and 1st January
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Description:
Take another look at Leicester's past.
Explore the history of 20th century Leicester and the Royal Leicestershire Regiment, interpreted through personal recollections, archive films, touch screen interactives and a fantastic collection of objects.
Newarke Houses Museum is made up of two historic houses: Wygston's Chantry House (circa 1511) and Skeffington House (circa 1583). Many different people have used, lived in, changed and extended these buildings over the centuries - without doubt they have an interesting story to tell!
Contact Details:
For school visits and learning sessions:
Contact Imogen Tenny on:
Tel: 0116 2254910
Email: learning@leicester.gov.uk
For general site enquiries:
Tel: 0116 225 4980
Learning Programmes:
Museum-led activities:
Toys Playtime: Hands-on Fun with Old and New Toys (KS1)
World War Two Witness: 1940s Childhood Experience (KS2)
World War 1 (KS3/4)
Teacher-led activities
World war I quiz and teacher pack (KS3/4)
Specialisms:
Social History
Local History
Military History
Citizenship
