Museums · West Midlands
Gun Barrell Proof House
In or near Birmingham.
Gun Barrell Proof House — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Philip Halling — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Birmingham Moor Street · 0.5 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Gun Barrell Proof House is a museum located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Gun Barrell Proof House is a museum located in the West Midlands. It is known for its role in the proofing of firearms, a process that dates back to the 19th century. The facility highlights the historical significance of gun barrel testing in British arms manufacturing.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4805, -1.8850
- District
- Birmingham
- Parish
- Birmingham, unparished area
- Postcode
- B5 5RH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Birmingham Ladywood
- Nearest railway station
- Birmingham Moor Street — 0.5 km
- Official site
- www.birminghammuseums.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/10876630238 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gun Barrell Proof House?
- Gun Barrell Proof House is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B5 5RH), in the parish of Birmingham, unparished area.
- What is Gun Barrell Proof House?
- Gun Barrell Proof House — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Gun Barrell Proof House?
- The nearest railway station is Birmingham Moor Street, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode B5 5RH.
- How do I get to Gun Barrell Proof House?
- The nearest railway station is Birmingham Moor Street, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B5 5RH.