Cowper and Newton Museum, Olney
The Cowper and Newton Museum, Orchard Side, Market Place, Olney, MK46 4AJ, Buckinghamshire, England
The Museum was opened in 1900. The house called Orchard Side was at that time owned by Mr W. H. Collingridge and he was persuaded by Thomas Wright of Olney to give the property to the town of Olney as a museum. Thomas Wright was an Olney schoolmaster, local historian and a prolific author. Among his writings were biographies of Cowper and William Blake as well as editions of Persian poets such as Omar Khyam. Two of his most famous works are "The Romance of the Lace Pillow" and "The Romance of the Shoe Maker". He was instrumental in raising public awareness about Olney's heritage and was the first Custodian of the Cowper and Newton Museum.
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Contact Details
Tel :
01234 711516
Fax :
0870 164 0662
E-mail :
cnm@mkheritage.co.uk
cowperandnewtonmuseum.org.uk
URL :
www.cowperandnewtonmuseum.org
.uk
Open
1 March to 23 December:
Tuesday - Saturday
10.30 am - 4.30 pm
June, July, August: as above PLUS Sundays 2.00 pm to 5 pm
Also open ALL Bank Holiday Mondays, but closed Good Friday. However OPEN Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Day).
Closed
Winter Closure: Christmas, New Year, January and February.
Also closed Good Friday.
Admission Charges
Adults £3.00
Concessions £2.00
Family ticket £7.50
Children 5 to 18 £1.50
Children under 5 - FREE
Parties of 12 people or more: £2.00 per head, £3.50 with pre-booked guided tour and garden only £1.00
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General Information
General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Guided tours
Collections
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Disability Access
Wheelchair access to some public areas
Children and Families
Gardens open to public
General Education
Education facilities available
Schools Education
Primary school education service available
Facilities
Gardens open to public
Library
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Shop
Study facilities
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