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Potters Bar Museum
In or near Welham Green.
Potters Bar Museum — museum in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Potters Bar · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Potters Bar Museum is a museum in Hertfordshire, London. Built or established in 1990, it dates from the modern period. It sits within the Hertsmere parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Potters Bar, about 0.2 km away. Postcode area EN6.
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Official information
Potters Bar Museum offers a variety of exhibits that reflect the local history and culture. Visitors can participate in tailored tours led by the education officer, which can accommodate different groups.
Place summary
Potters Bar Museum is located in Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, within the London region. Established in 1990, the museum focuses on local history and heritage, showcasing artefacts and exhibits from the modern era.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6962, -0.1936
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- Hertsmere
- Parish
- Hertsmere, unparished area
- Postcode
- EN6 2JD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hertsmere
- Established
- 1990
- Nearest railway station
- Potters Bar — 0.2 km
- Opening
- Tu-We 14:30-16:30; Sa 11:00-13:00
- Official site
- www.pottersbarmuseum.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q29016276 (CC0)
- commons: Wyllyotts centre and Museum - geograph.org.uk - 3120595.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Potters Bar Museum?
- Potters Bar Museum is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode EN6 2JD), in the parish of Hertsmere, unparished area.
- What is Potters Bar Museum?
- Potters Bar Museum — museum in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Potters Bar Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Potters Bar, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode EN6 2JD.
- When was Potters Bar Museum built?
- Built or established in 1990.
- Is Potters Bar Museum free to visit?
- Yes, Potters Bar Museum is free to enter.
- How do I get to Potters Bar Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Potters Bar, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EN6 2JD.