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Welcome

Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens is a museum with an art gallery, exhibition space and Winter Gardens

to create a spectacular visitor and tourist attraction in the heart of Sunderland’s City Centre.

The Art Gallery boasts Victorian master work and stunning paintings by L S Lowry. Art work and artefacts

reflect all aspects of the corners of the world and are joy to view.

Discover the history of Sunderland from its prehistoric past to the present day, in our Museum. Exhilarating

displays appreciate the wide variety of collections, using hands-on exhibits, computer interactives and video

presentations. Everyone will find something interesting and compelling in the Museum including children and

adults!

Our Winter Gardens are flourished with tropical plants and flowers; the beautiful gardens stimulate the

senses as you walk through the glazed centre. A magnificent showcase of over 2,000 plants and flowers

illustrate the world’s natural beauty.

Exhibitions are open for visits including temporary exhibitions which are accompanied with different activities

for all age genres.

Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens is managed by Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums on behalf of

Sunderland City Council.

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Our History

Originally the Sunderland Museum was ran privately however in 1846 this all changed and the museum

became the first museum in the county to be publicly owned outside London.

The museum was very popular and attracted so much that it out grew its size and so another museum,

library and Winter Gardens was built. During the 1940s this was destroyed as the glass was shattered due

to a German parachute mine landing nearby the Mowbray Park.

In the 1960s an extension to the museum was built due to the increasing growth of the museum. The

Sunderland Museum that was created was classed as one of the largest municipal museums in the

country.

Recently, the Library moved to a different location out of the building and the Museum benefited from a

large Heritage Lottery funded development scheme which was completed in July 2001.

The building was transformed and became very accessible, improved facilities with a new entrance and

Winter Garden.

Within the first three months after opening, an outstanding sum of over 300,000 people visited the

Museum & Winter Gardens. More recently Mowbray Park has been restored which is an added

attraction.

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♦ Exhibition

Amrit and Rabindra are twin sisters from London who

are contemporary British artists of International

standing. Their award-winning paintings constitute a

distinct field in British art. This exhibition shows all of

their work spanning over twenty years; it features some

of their most famous pieces, earliest work and latest

public commissions.

2 OCT - 3 JAN 11

♦ Event

Mr Scrooge wants to have a cheap Christmas can you

help? Find the plants that supply seasonal spices, food

and presents in the Winter Gardens by following the

Christmas Shopping Trail.

25 NOV - 3 JAN 11

♦ Event

Its Irving Berlin’s White Christmas at the Sunderland

Empire; to celebrate why don’t you join in our special

themed quiz?! The answers are displayed around the

museum but can you find them? You can collect your

free trial from reception.

25 NOV - 3 JAN 11

Scrooge’s Christmas Shopping TrailScrooge’s Christmas Shopping TrailScrooge’s Christmas Shopping TrailScrooge’s Christmas Shopping Trail

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White Christmas QuizWhite Christmas QuizWhite Christmas QuizWhite Christmas Quiz

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♦ Event

This is a drop in activity where you can knit and chat

with friends in Museum Street and best of all no

previous experience is needed!

16 JAN & 13 FEB

Knit NatterKnit NatterKnit NatterKnit Natter

♦ Exhibition

This new exhibition from the National [portrait Gallery

is celebrating some of Britain’s best literary talents.

Visitors will go on a journey from the Bard to Jarvis

Cocker. Writers of influence from Shakespeare to J.K.

Rowling sees the National Portrait Gallery of William

Shakespeare on tour. The exhibition features a hall of

fame style gallery full of famous portraits such as

Geoffrey Chaucer, Agatha Christie and John Lennon.

29 JAN - 27 MAR 2011

Writers of Influence&Writers of Influence&Writers of Influence&Writers of Influence&

♦ Event

In the learning rooms next to the Secrets of the Past

gallery we are celebrating Sunderland’s Patron Saint

with calligraphy demonstrations by the Northumbrian

Scribes. This event is part of a week of Benedict Biscop

celebrations across Sunderland and it is supports the

Wearmouth Jarrow World Heritage Site bid.

12 JAN 11 AM - 1PM

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The modern function suite is ideal for meetings,

seminars and training courses as it is very stylish

and spacious. Also the suite is fully equipped for

events like these. The facilities are fully equipped

with AV and presentation equipment. This includes:

Projectors, PowerPoint, Flipcharts, Laptop PC, TV,

Video, Portable Staging, Blackout Facility and PA

System.

Receptions & Evening Functions...

The venue can be hired for dining and receptions

which can be both hired for drink and buffet. This

venue can make the occasion even more special

with the receptions taking place on the ground

floor of the Sunderland Museum & Winter

Gardens. We provide wonderful colourful venues

which will make the event a one to remember!

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Catering...

The cafe in our venue is fully licensed; Eden Café

provides a wide range of high quality products on

their menu. The menu options suit and budget

and any taste! The catering facilities offer

something from a light lunch to a posh twilight

banquet! So make sure to book your venue hire

by calling us on (0191) 553 2323.

4444

Sunderland Museum & Winter

Gardens

Burdon Road,

Sunderland,

SR1 1PP

Tel: (0191) 553 2323

Text phone: 18001 0191 553 2323

Opening Times

Monday - Saturday 10am - 5pm

Sunday 2pm - 5pm

Closed: 25 & 26 December & 1 January.

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There are a number of blue badge holders disabled car spaces on

Burdon Road. The round glass entrance is flat levelled so it is

accessible for everyone to visit the reception and the shop. To

gain access to other floors there is a number of stairs cases and

lift facilities. Static visual and touch orientation maps are now

available to guide you around all areas of the museum. There is

sufficient seating around the museum on every floor which is

mostly bench seating with back and arm rests. If you wish to

borrow a wheelchair you can book in advance as there are now

two wheelchairs available. There are large print, standard and

Braille gallery plans now available. Also pre-visit information

packs are now available to borrow for blind and partially sighted

visitors. Dogs are welcomed into the venue and water can be

provided. Our displays are interactive and very hands on and

cater for everyone. You can organise a guided tour for groups led

by staff which need two weeks notice. There are fire alarms,

toilets, baby changing and audio guides. Eden Cafe provides hot

and cold drinks on the ground floor and sandwiches at lunchtime.

Travelodge

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Premier inn

Book online

There are a number of private hotels

and bed and breakfasts in the city

centre and on the outskirts. However;

the cheapest option would be to book

a stay in the very local Travelodge.

This accommodation is very basic but

you get what you pay for; it is in the

city centre, just a short walking

distance away from Sunderland

Museum & Winter Gardens. An

alternative could be also to book a

night in the local Premier Inn

however, this is not in the city centre

so a short taxi or bus journey would

be necessary. Both options would be

ideal for a short stay and are very

good value for money. 7777

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As this attraction is in right in the middle of Sunderland’s City Centre so there are

plenty of car park’s near Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens; which are only a

short walk away. Tavistock Place is the nearest car park which is also free parking on

Sundays. We are very easy to find especially on maps and satellite navigation.

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We are situated on Burdon Road which is in the heart of the city; Sunderland

Museum and Winter Gardens is a short walk from the Sunderland Metro , trains

station and Park Lane Interchange.

Facilities666

Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens has the following facilities: Lift, Accessible

toilets, Level Access Routes, facilities for deaf people (hard of hearing) and blind

(partially sighted), assistance available with guide dogs, baby changing, gift shop

and café.

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♦ Admission free

♦ £2 refreshment voucher for driver ?prebooked@

♦ Free induction

Opening hoursOpening hoursOpening hoursOpening hours

Monday � Saturday ��am � 2pm

Sunday �pm � 2pm

Burdon road

Sunderland

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