Museums · North West England
Museum of Local Crafts And Industries
In or near Cliviger.
Museum of Local Crafts And Industries — museum in Burnley, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Burnley Manchester Road · 2.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Museum of Local Crafts And Industries is a museum in Lancashire, North-West England. Built or established in 1971, it dates from the modern period. It sits within the Burnley parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Burnley Manchester Road, about 2.1 km away. Postcode area BB11.
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Official information
Towneley Hall Museum & Art Gallery showcases a diverse range of collections including fine art, local history, and ancient Egypt. Visitors can explore period rooms, enjoy contemporary exhibitions, and participate in guided tours that highlight the Hall's unique history and architecture.
Place summary
The Museum of Local Crafts and Industries is located in Burnley, Lancashire, North-West England. Established in 1971, this modern museum showcases the region's craftsmanship and industrial heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 53.7740, -2.2226
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Burnley
- Parish
- Burnley, unparished area
- Postcode
- BB11 3RQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Burnley
- Phone
- 01282 477130
- Established
- 1971
- Nearest railway station
- Burnley Manchester Road — 2.1 km
- Opening
- Sa-Th 12:00-17:00
- Official site
- towneley.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q113369839 (CC0)
- commons: Towneley Hall Brew House - geograph.org.uk - 4498159.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Museum of Local Crafts And Industries?
- Museum of Local Crafts And Industries is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BB11 3RQ), in the parish of Burnley, unparished area.
- What is Museum of Local Crafts And Industries?
- Museum of Local Crafts And Industries — museum in Burnley, England, UK.
- How do I get to Museum of Local Crafts And Industries?
- The nearest railway station is Burnley Manchester Road, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode BB11 3RQ.
- When was Museum of Local Crafts And Industries built?
- Built or established in 1971.
- How do I get to Museum of Local Crafts And Industries?
- The nearest railway station is Burnley Manchester Road, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BB11 3RQ.