Museums · South West England
The Bill Douglas Cinema Museum
In or near Exeter.
The Bill Douglas Cinema Museum — a museum in england-south-west, 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
- Exeter Central · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
The Bill Douglas Cinema Museum is a museum located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Bill Douglas Cinema Museum houses the largest collection of cinema and moving image history in Britain, featuring over 95,000 items. Visitors can explore galleries showcasing more than 1,000 artifacts related to film history.
Place summary
The Bill Douglas Cinema Museum is located in South-West England, postcode EX4. This museum focuses on the history of cinema, featuring a collection of over 70,000 items related to film and its cultural impact. It serves as a resource for both academic research and public interest in film history.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7333, -3.5343
- County
- Devon
- District
- Exeter
- Parish
- Exeter, unparished area
- Postcode
- EX4 4SB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Exeter
- Nearest railway station
- Exeter Central — 0.7 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; closed between Christmas and New Year
- Official site
- www.bdcmuseum.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/1615744797 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Bill Douglas Cinema Museum?
- The Bill Douglas Cinema Museum is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX4 4SB), in the parish of Exeter, unparished area.
- What is The Bill Douglas Cinema Museum?
- The Bill Douglas Cinema Museum — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Bill Douglas Cinema Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Exeter Central, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX4 4SB.
- Is The Bill Douglas Cinema Museum free to visit?
- Yes, The Bill Douglas Cinema Museum is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Bill Douglas Cinema Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Exeter Central, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX4 4SB.