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Heath Robinson Museum
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Heath Robinson Museum — museum in northwest London, United Kingdom, about W. Heath Robinson.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Pinner · 0.4 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Heath Robinson Museum, the nearest railway station is Pinner, which is 0.4 km away. Admission is paid, and the museum is accessible for wheelchair users. The postcode for sat-nav is HA5 1AF.
About
Heath Robinson Museum is a museum in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 2016. Wikidata describes it as: "museum in northwest London, United Kingdom, about W. Heath Robinson". Coordinates: 51.5925°, -0.3867°.
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Summary from the official site
The Heath Robinson Museum, located in Pinner, London, is dedicated to the works of the artist and humorist William Heath Robinson. Visitors can explore a permanent exhibition featuring original artwork, photographs, and multimedia that narrate Robinson's artistic journey.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Heath Robinson Museum is a museum in Pinner, northwest London, dedicated to showcasing the work of the artist, illustrator, humorist and social commentator William Heath Robinson (1872–1944). The museum was officially opened by local author and children's writer Michael Rosen on 15 October 2016 at a ceremony attended by hundreds of people in Pinner Memorial Park. It was the first London museum in over 40 years to be purpose-built in Greater London.
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Background
History
The William Heath Robinson Trust ran a campaign to raise funds for the museum, which started in October 2013. The museum passed the first round of Heritage Lottery Funding in March 2012, which led to its receiving a £1.1 million grant in December 2013. Developed with funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund of £1.3m and substantial donations from local patrons, residents and businesses, the new museum features two galleries, a permanent display covering the career of W. Heath Robinson and his illustrations and artworks, as well as a special exhibition gallery that hosts a programme of themed exhibitions that change every three months. Pinner Memorial Park, Pinner in the London Borough of…
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- Coordinates
- 51.5925, -0.3867
- District
- Harrow
- Parish
- Harrow, unparished area
- Postcode
- HA5 1AF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner
- Phone
- 020 8866 8420
- Established
- 2016
- Nearest railway station
- Pinner — 0.4 km
- Opening
- 11am–4pm Thursday to Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays; closed 25–26 Dec and 1 Jan
- Official site
- www.heathrobinsonmuseum.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q26689465 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Heath Robinson Museum (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Heath Robinson Museum exterior 2 by Tom Fish.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Heath Robinson Museum?
- Heath Robinson Museum is in London, United Kingdom (postcode HA5 1AF), in the parish of Harrow, unparished area.
- What is Heath Robinson Museum?
- Heath Robinson Museum — museum in northwest London, United Kingdom, about W. Heath Robinson.
- How do I get to Heath Robinson Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Pinner, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode HA5 1AF.
- When was Heath Robinson Museum built?
- Built or established in 2016.
- Is Heath Robinson Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Heath Robinson Museum is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Heath Robinson Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Pinner, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HA5 1AF.