Museum of Electricity

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Type: Museum

Established in 1981, this museum houses one of the most extensive collections of historic electrical equipment in Great Britain. The building dates from 1903 and used to be the town's power station. It has been carefully restored and provides an ideal backcloth to more than 700 exhibits. Large domestic collection and `hands on' items for children in conjunction with school curriculum. Bournemouth tramcar of 1914 now on display.

Ticket Information

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Free admissiomFree

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Opening Times

2012 Opening (01/04/2012 - 31/10/2012)

* The Museum is open from Easter to the end of September, Monday to Thursday, and also on Friday during local school holidays and half terms.

Opening times are 12.00pm - 4.30pm with final entry at 4.00pm.

Guided tours for schools and community groups

Contact Details

The Old Power Station
Bargates
Christchurch
CHRISTCHURCH
DORSET
BH23 1QE

Tel: +44 01202 480467

Fax: +44 01202 480468

Awards

  • Regional and MiscellaneousChristchurch Tourism Association Christchurch Tourism Association 2011

Facilities

  • Accept Children over 7

Provider Preferences

  • In town/city centre
  • Indoor Attraction
  • No Smoking Attraction

Accessibility

  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
  • Ramp/Level Access
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Parking & Transport

  • Coach Parking
  • On site parking
  • Parking (free)

Payment Methods

  • Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.By previous arrangement.
  • Max group size - 50
  • Min group size - 12

Establishment Features

  • Toilets

Specialist Features

  • Family Fun
  • Marketed towards children
  • Marketed towards families
  • Marketed towards senior citizens

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Demonstrations Given
  • Educational Visits Accepted
  • Guided Tours Available for Groups

Road Directions

From A35 follow the signs to historic Christchurch

Public Transport Directions

Bus: Wilts and Dorset and Yellow Buses operate a frequent service to and from Christchurch High Street
Rail: 5 mins walk from Christchurch Rail Station
Air: 15mins car journey from Bournemouth Airport