Cuming Museum

The Cuming Museum
The Old Town Hall
151 Walworth Road
London
Southwark
SE17 1RY
England

Website

Museum Web Pages

www.southwark.gov.uk/cumingmuseum

Searchable Collections Database

www.southwarkcollections.org.uk

E-mail

cuming.museum@southwark.gov.uk

Telephone

020 75252332

Fax

020 75252345

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
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The Cuming Museum is home to the rich and unusual collection of the Cuming family and a museum of Southwark's history. The gallery contains a variety of hands on activities for younger visitors as well as a lively temporary exhibition programme. Henry Syer Cuming left the collection amassed by himself and his father Richard, to the Metropolitan Borough of Southwark when he died in 1902. His will stated that " My Museum illustrative of Natural Hisory, Archaeology and Ethnology with my coins and medals and along with all other curios" be exhibited in "a suitable and spacious gallery or apartments...in connection with Newington Public Library". The Museum was to be known as the Cuming Museum and he left a sum of money to employ a curator.

Venue type

Museum

 Opening hours

Tues-Sat 1000-1700

Closed: Sundays, Mondays, Bank Holidays

 Admission charges

Admission free

 General services and facilities
  • Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
  • Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
  • General audio-guide available
  • Information point provided
  • Pre-booking service for groups
  • Shop
 Children and families
  • Activities for pre-school children
  • Events and resources for children and families
  • Baby changing facilities
 Disability access
  • Audio guides specifically for blind and partially sighted people
  • Induction loops in exhibition spaces
  • Large print information and/or interpretation
  • Touch exhibits
  • Toilets for disabled
  • Wheelchair access to all public areas
 Schools services and facilities
  • Direct teaching services for schools
  • Member of staff available with responsibility for education
  • Primary school education service available
  • Education facilities available
 Research and adult learning
  • Academic publications and resources available
  • Adult lectures and courses held
  • Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students

Additional info

The museum reopened in its new fully accessible venue on the 18th October 2006. It now offers wheelchair access to exhibition areas together with public toilets (including a toilet for the disabled and baby changing facilities).


www.southwark.gov.uk/cumingmuseum

The Cuming Museum
The Old Town Hall
151 Walworth Road
London
Southwark
SE17 1RY
England

Website

Museum Web Pages

www.southwark.gov.uk/cumingmuseum

Searchable Collections Database

www.southwarkcollections.org.uk

E-mail

cuming.museum@southwark.gov.uk

Telephone

020 75252332

Fax

020 75252345

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.

The Cuming Museum's collection is unique and eclectic. When the museum opened in 1906 it was described as "the British Museum in miniature". The collection ranges from natural history, science, costume and textiles to world collections covering at least 50 different countries. The collection was put together by the Cuming family between 1788 and 1902. You can find out about the collection at www.southwarkcollections.org.uk

Collection details

Archaeology, Coins and Medals, Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art, Land Transport, Music, Natural Sciences, Personalities, Science and Technology, Social History, Weapons and War, World Cultures

Collections services

  • General guide to collections available
  • Object identification and/or written enquiry service
  • Public access available to collections information
  • Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)

The Cuming Museum
The Old Town Hall
151 Walworth Road
London
Southwark
SE17 1RY
England

Website

Museum Web Pages

www.southwark.gov.uk/cumingmuseum

Searchable Collections Database

www.southwarkcollections.org.uk

E-mail

cuming.museum@southwark.gov.uk

Telephone

020 75252332

Fax

020 75252345

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
Resources listed here may include websites, bookable tours and workshops, books, loan boxes and more. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all.
 Face to face resources

Ancient Egyptians Workshop (KS2)

A hands-on education session for KS2 school groups led by museum staff at the Cuming Museum. Uses object handling and activities to explore daily life in Ancient Egypt.
Group size: up to 30 pupils.
Duration: 90 minutes.
Sessions start at 10:00 am and 1:30 pm Tuesday to Friday.

Creator

  • The Cuming Museum

How to obtain

Sessions are free for Southwark LEA and grant maintained schools. £1.50 per child for out of borough and independent schools. Booking is essential. To book a sesssion and discuss your requirements please contact us on 020 7525 2332 or email cuming.museum@southwark.gov.uk. Please note, for any bookings cancelled with less than 48 hours notice, schools will be charged £35. All groups visiting the museum must be accompanied by an appropriate number of adults (1 adult per 10 children please).

Archaeology and Numeracy Workshop (KS1&2)

A hands-on education session for KS2 school groups led by museum staff at the Cuming Museum. Uses archaeological material to explore a variety of mathematical concepts including fractions, shape, problem solving, mental aritmetic and measurement.
Group size: up to 30 pupils.
Duration: 90 minutes.
Sessions start at 10:00 am and 1:30 pm Tuesday to Friday.

Creator

  • The Cuming Museum

How to obtain

Sessions are free for Southwark LEA and grant maintained schools. £1.50 per child for out of borough and independent schools. Booking is essential. To book a sesssion and discuss your requirements please contact us on 020 7525 2332 or email cuming.museum@southwark.gov.uk. Please note, for any bookings cancelled with less than 48 hours notice, schools will be charged £35. All groups visiting the museum must be accompanied by an appropriate number of adults (1 adult per 10 children please).

History of Southwark ESOL session

ESOL students can develop their reading, writing, speaking and listening skills whilst learning about the history of Southwark. The session explores the diversity of the borough, the people who have migrated to the area and the reasons that bought them here. The session can be adjusted for Entry Levels 1 - 3 and Levels 1 and 2, and is relevant to Citizenship. Sessions run for approximately 1 hour. Group size: up to 20 people.

How to obtain

Sessions are free. To book a session phone the museum on 020 7525 2332 or email cuming.museum@southwark.gov.uk.

Light Fantastic! Workshop (KS2)

A hands-on education session for KS2 school groups led by museum staff at the Cuming Museum. Investigates light sources using objects from Roman times right up to the 21st century.
Group size: up to 30 pupils.
Duration: 90 minutes.
Sessions start at 10:00 am and 1:30 pm Tuesday to Friday.

Creator

  • The Cuming Museum

How to obtain

Sessions are free for Southwark LEA and grant maintained schools. £1.50 per child for out of borough and independent schools. Booking is essential. To book a sesssion and discuss your requirements please contact us on 020 7525 2332 or email cuming.museum@southwark.gov.uk. Please note, for any bookings cancelled with less than 48 hours notice, schools will be charged £35. All groups visiting the museum must be accompanied by an appropriate number of adults (1 adult per 10 children please).

Material Madness Workshop (KS2)

A hands-on education session for KS2 school groups led by museum staff at the Cuming Museum. Looks at materials and their properties using everyday and historic objects.
Group size: up to 30 pupils.
Duration: 90 minutes.
Sessions start at 10:00 am and 1:30 pm Tuesday to Friday.

Creator

  • The Cuming Museum

How to obtain

Sessions are free for Southwark LEA and grant maintained schools. £1.50 per child for out of borough and independent schools. Booking is essential. To book a sesssion and discuss your requirements please contact us on 020 7525 2332 or email cuming.museum@southwark.gov.uk. Please note, for any bookings cancelled with less than 48 hours notice, schools will be charged £35. All groups visiting the museum must be accompanied by an appropriate number of adults (1 adult per 10 children please).

Migration and Diversity: Citizenship Workshop (KS2)

A hands-on education session for KS2 school groups led by museum staff at the Cuming Museum. Uses maps and object handling to explore migrations to the Caribbean and to Southwark, encouraging children to learn about diversity and identity. Supports KS2 Citizenship.
Group size: up to 30 pupils.
Duration: 90 minutes.
Sessions start at 10:00 am and 1:30 pm Tuesday to Friday.

Creator

  • The Cuming Museum

How to obtain

Sessions are free for Southwark LEA and grant maintained schools. £1.50 per child for out of borough and independent schools. Booking is essential. To book a sesssion and discuss your requirements please contact us on 020 7525 2332 or email cuming.museum@southwark.gov.uk. Please note, for any bookings cancelled with less than 48 hours notice, schools will be charged £35. All groups visiting the museum must be accompanied by an appropriate number of adults (1 adult per 10 children please).

Romans Workshop (KS2)

A hands-on education session for KS2 school groups led by museum staff at the Cuming Museum. Uses object handling and activities to explore everyday life in Roman Southwark.
Group size: up to 30 pupils.
Duration: 90 minutes.
Sessions start at 10:00 am and 1:30 pm Tuesday to Friday.

Creator

  • The Cuming Museum

How to obtain

Sessions are free for Southwark LEA and grant maintained schools. £1.50 per child for out of borough and independent schools. Booking is essential. To book a sesssion and discuss your requirements please contact us on 020 7525 2332 or email cuming.museum@southwark.gov.uk. Please note, for any bookings cancelled with less than 48 hours notice, schools will be charged £35. All groups visiting the museum must be accompanied by an appropriate number of adults (1 adult per 10 children please).

Second World War Workshop (KS2)

A hands-on education session for KS2 school groups led by museum staff at the Cuming Museum. Uses objects and documents to introduce pupils to life on the Home Front.
Group size: up to 30 pupils.
Duration: 90 minutes.
Sessions start at 10:00 am and 1:30 pm Tuesday to Friday.

Creator

  • The Cuming Museum.

How to obtain

Sessions are free for Southwark LEA and grant maintained schools. £1.50 per child for out of borough and independent schools. Booking is essential. To book a sesssion and discuss your requirements please contact us on 020 7525 2332 or email cuming.museum@southwark.gov.uk. Please note, for any bookings cancelled with less than 48 hours notice, schools will be charged £35. All groups visiting the museum must be accompanied by an appropriate number of adults (1 adult per 10 children please).

Storybuilding Workshop (KS1)

A hands-on education session for KS1 school groups led by museum staff at the Cuming Museum. Using objects from the museum collection to create and illustrate a group story.
Group size: up to 30 pupils.
Duration: 1 hour.
Sessions start at 10:00 am and 1:30 pm Tuesday to Friday.

Creator

  • The Cuming Museum

How to obtain

Sessions are free for Southwark LEA and grant maintained schools. £1.50 per child for out of borough and independent schools. Booking is essential. To book a sesssion and discuss your requirements please contact us on 020 7525 2332 or email cuming.museum@southwark.gov.uk. Please note, for any bookings cancelled with less than 48 hours notice, schools will be charged £35. All groups visiting the museum must be accompanied by an appropriate number of adults (1 adult per 10 children please).

Switched-On Workshop (KS1)

A hands-on education session for KS1 school groups led by museum staff at the Cuming Museum. Introduces pupils to the principal concepts and applications of electricity through hands-on activities.
Group size: up to 30 pupils.
Duration: 90 minutes.
Sessions start at 10:00 am and 1:30 pm Tuesday to Friday.

Creator

  • The Cuming Museum

How to obtain

Sessions are free for Southwark LEA and grant maintained schools. £1.50 per child for out of borough and independent schools. Booking is essential. To book a sesssion and discuss your requirements please contact us on 020 7525 2332 or email cuming.museum@southwark.gov.uk. Please note, for any bookings cancelled with less than 48 hours notice, schools will be charged £35. All groups visiting the museum must be accompanied by an appropriate number of adults (1 adult per 10 children please).

Victorians Workshop (KS2)

A hands-on education session for KS2 school groups led by museum staff at the Cuming Museum. Uses object handling and activities to explore domestic life in Victorian Southwark.
Group size: up to 30 pupils.
Duration: 90 minutes.
Sessions start at 10:00 am and 1:30 pm Tuesday to Friday.

Creator

  • The Cuming Museum

How to obtain

Sessions are free for Southwark LEA and grant maintained schools. £1.50 per child for out of borough and independent schools. Booking is essential. To book a sesssion and discuss your requirements please contact us on 020 7525 2332 or email cuming.museum@southwark.gov.uk. Please note, for any bookings cancelled with less than 48 hours notice, schools will be charged £35. All groups visiting the museum must be accompanied by an appropriate number of adults (1 adult per 10 children please).

 Paper-based and downloads

Family Storyboxes

Our Family Storyboxes are a new resource for families with young children based on storytelling traditions from around the world. The Storyboxes contain books, toys and activities, enabling families to sit, read and tell stories together in the Cuming Museum, surrounded by our wierd and wonderful worldwide collections.

How to obtain

The Family Storyboxes are a FREE resource, and can be found in the activity drawers in the Cuming Museum. They are available during Cuming Museum opening hours 10am to 5pm Tuesday to Friday. For more information, call 020 7525 2332 or email cuming.museum@southwark.gov.uk.

The Cuming Museum
The Old Town Hall
151 Walworth Road
London
Southwark
SE17 1RY
England

Website

Museum Web Pages

www.southwark.gov.uk/cumingmuseum

Searchable Collections Database

www.southwarkcollections.org.uk

E-mail

cuming.museum@southwark.gov.uk

Telephone

020 75252332

Fax

020 75252345

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
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