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Museum of Wigan Life

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The local museum packed with exciting exhibits for Wigan, Leigh and neighbouring towns and villages.

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The Museum is a Grade II listed building designed by Alfred Waterhouse that opened in 1878 as the town’s first public library. A Heritage Lottery Fund award of £1.9M refurbished the Museum which re-opened in April 2010. The permanent exhibition ‘Our Borough’ explores local heritage including food, sport, customs, the World Wars and the Home Front and the achievements of local people. In the Taylor Gallery on the first floor is the local studies area, holding original documents and maps and reference books, open to all visitors.

Find out more at http://www.wigan.gov.uk/Resident/Leisure/Heritage-services.aspx

Address: 41 Library St, Wigan WN1 1NU, UK
Phone: 01942 828128
ku.vog.nagiw@muesumnagiw
State: Greater Manchester
Zip Code: WN1 1NU


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Reviews
This place is a little hidden gem for those people that are curious about even the most obscure parts of Wigan history. It's got an amazing library upstairs with books, references and unique photographs/ drawings going back hundreds of years. There are great interactive displays for kids too. Not the largest and fanciest place in the world but everyone should visit once.
8 years ago (27-03-2017)
Based in the stunningly beautiful old library, the museum is a little gem of local history, and some further afield. Well worth a visit.
8 years ago (19-05-2017)
Its amazing how much history wigan has and the Egyptian exibit is really good .you would never know wigan had Egyptian artifacts. Very fascinating and the staff are so friendly and helpful and do their best to help answer your questions .well worth the visit
9 years ago (24-08-2016)
People are friendly, the museum isn't huge but is interesting
8 years ago (22-07-2017)
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