Snibston
Snibston Discovery Park
Ashby Road
Coalville
Leicestershire
LE67 3LN
England
Website
Telephone
01530 278444
Fax
01530 813301
Leicestershire’s award winning all-weather museum. Snibston is one of the largest and most dynamic museums in the Midlands. Here you can discover science and industry, fashion and textiles and the environment with popular "hands-on" exhibits interpreting real objects that tell the story of the working lives of Leicestershire people.
Venue Type:
Museum, Science centre, Environmental or ecological centre, Industrial heritage site
Additional info
Excellent access for all: the main site is on one level with well-paved areas outside, and toilets for visitors with disabilities.
Snibston Discovery Park
Ashby Road
Coalville
Leicestershire
LE67 3LN
England
Website
Telephone
01530 278444
Fax
01530 813301
On the site of a former colliery, the museum displays a rich collection of historic objects telling the story of transport, mining and quarrying, engineering and the fashion industry. Other attractions include: * Guided tours of the historic colliery buildings; * Train rides along the recently-restored colliery railway; * Outdoor science and water playgrounds; * A sculpture trail; * A nature reserve and fishing ponds
Collection details
Archaeology, Archives, Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Industry, Land Transport, Natural Sciences, Personalities, Science and Technology, Social History, Toys and Hobbies
Snibston Discovery Park
Ashby Road
Coalville
Leicestershire
LE67 3LN
England
Website
Telephone
01530 278444
Fax
01530 813301
A Brief History of Men's Underwear
Shaun Cole from the London College of Fashion will introduce the history, design, development and advertising of men's underwear.
Suitable for
- 16-17
- 18+
- Not suitable for children
When
2-3:30pm
Where
Snibston Discovery Museum
Admission
Pre-booking advisable. Advance £10, On the door £12 (includes entry to the Fashion Gallery).
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Miners' Morning: Technology in Mining, by Stephen Flook
Stephen Flook will talk about mining equipment manufacturing in the UK. There will be a short history of mining companies followed by a study of the development of mining equipment technology and the application and performance of modern day equipment and systems.
Suitable for
- 16-17
- 18+
- 14-15
- Not suitable for children
When
10:30am-12pm
Where
Snibston Discovery Museum
Admission
Pre-booking advisable. £3.50 plus refreshments.
Website
Snibston Beam Engine Steaming
See and smell Snibston's stationary steam engines come to life. Usual opening times.
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
When
10am-5pm
Where
Snibston Discovery Museum
Admission
Standard museum admission.
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Snibston Beam Engine Steaming
See and smell Snibston's stationary steam engines come to life. Usual opening times.
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
When
10am-5pm
Where
Snibston Discovery Museum
Admission
Standard museum admission.
Website
Ibstock Art Club Annual Show
Annual display of art created by Ibstock Art Club.
Usual opening times.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
Where
Snibston Discovery Museum
Admission
FREE
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The Blind Fiddler - Home Entertainment 1806 - 2012
An exhibition brought together by artist Paul Conneally. Using the British masterpiece 'The Blind Fiddler' painted by David Wilkie in a Coleorton farmhouse kitchen in 1806 and now held in the TATE Collection, the exhibition will explore what families do together for home entertainment in 2012.
Usual opening times.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
Where
Snibston Discovery Museum
Admission
Usual museum entrance fee.
Website
Snibston Discovery Park
Ashby Road
Coalville
Leicestershire
LE67 3LN
England
Website
Telephone
01530 278444
Fax
01530 813301
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