Museum of St. Albans
   Museum of St. Albans
Hatfield Road
St Albans
AL1 3RR
Hertfordshire
England 
 
 
Collection details
Archives , Coins and Medals , Costume and Textiles , Decorative and Applied Art , Fine Art , Law and Order , Natural Sciences , Photography , Science and Technology , Social History 
 
Facilities
 

Contact details
General information (Tel) : 01727 819340
General information (Fax) : 01727 837472
E-mail : d.broom@stalbans.gov.uk
Website : www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk
 
Open
Mon-Sat 1000-1700
Sun 1400-1700
Bank holidays 1000-1700
 
 
Admission charges
Free
 
 
Description
The story of historic St Albans from the departure of the Romans to the present day. There is an ever changing special exhibitions programme and a small wildlife garden and pond to explore.
 
Collections description
With special Saxon & Medieval galleries. Home to the famous Salaman Collection of trade and craft tools. Extensive collection of local photographs. Oral history collection. 
 
 
Key artists and exhibits
Maps Exhibition until September 28 2003. ; Images in Stitch Exhibiton, October 18 2003 to January 11 2004.
 
 
 
Events
Meet the Snowman Event; Workshop (Event)
Now and Then Event; Exhibition
Storytime : The House that Jack Built  Event; Workshop (Event)
Time and Place Event; Exhibition
 
 
 
General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Information point provided
 
Collections
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
 
Disability Access
Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to some public areas
 
Children and Families
Activities for pre-school children
Baby changing facilities
Events and resources for children and families
Gardens open to public
Picnic area 
 
General Education
Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students 
 
Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available
 
Facilities
Facilities for private functions and events
Gardens open to public
Library
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Picnic area
Shop