Monkwearmouth Station Museum |
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The museum is housed in an outstanding grade 2* listed 1840s station building commissioned by the famous railway entrepreneur George Hudson.
The magnificent portico leads into a grand entrance hall and well preserved booking office, both of which display many original features such as the ticket booths, fireplaces and shuttered windows. The Platform Gallery gives a good view of the railway bridge and the trains passing by on the tracks.
Several interactive galleries have been created as part of a £1million redevelopment of the museum, making the history of travel and transport in Tyne and Wear fun and exciting.
The magnificent portico leads into a grand entrance hall and well preserved booking office, both of which display many original features such as the ticket booths, fireplaces and shuttered windows. The Platform Gallery gives a good view of the railway bridge and the trains passing by on the tracks.
Several interactive galleries have been created as part of a £1million redevelopment of the museum, making the history of travel and transport in Tyne and Wear fun and exciting.
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By Public Transport:The Museum is just a few minutes' walk from St Peter's Metro station and a ten minute walk from Sunderland's city centre.
For more information on public transport telephone the NEXUS traveline on 0871 200 2233 or visit the traveline website. By Car:The Museum is on North Bridge Street (A1018) just outside of Sunderland city centre. There is limited, free car and mini bus parking outside the Museum. |
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Monkwearmouth Station Museum Postcode for SatNav: SR5 1AP
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