Heritage Open Day Tours: Inside & Out Tour of World Museum

This tour looks at the materials used in building the City Museum and Library in William Brown Street. It will explain the symbolism on the Museum and College extension and the history of the buildings before and after WW2.

You will walk outside and around the building looking at the materials used in the construction of World Museum, focusing on the decorative features of the construction and the 1896-1906 extension. The tour will look at the changes made to the original museum building to make good damage to the building caused during WW2.

Children over the age of 11 are welcome if accompanied by an adult.

Please note the tour goes into secure areas so it will not be easy to leave the group until the tour has ended.

Access Information

This tour will use several staircases within the building. Wheelchair access can be provided but will mean a slight separation from the main group until we can reconvene in the area of interest.

Max 20 people per tour. Walk takes around 90 minutes

Tours are on the following days and times:

Wednesday 11 September - 10.30-12pm
Thursday 12 September - 10.30-12pm and 2-3.30pm
Friday 13 September - 2-3.30pm 

Tickets will be available from the 12th August