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H2O
A stimulating discovery space based around the theme
of water with lots to handle and explore.
Four
Corners
Looks at the origins of the museum’s collections
and the personalities behind the objects. Natural sciences, ethnography and
archaeology are shown together according to their country of origin.
Linthorpe
Art Pottery
The story of how a small pottery that began operating
in late 19th century Middlesbrough produced some of the most collectible art
pottery. Much of the output was designed by Christopher Dresser and in its short
10 year life the pottery produced over 2000 different mould shapes.
20th
Century Woman
Examines the ways in which the major social and political
changes of the last century have shaped the lives of the women of Middlesbrough.
Earth
in Space
A fascinating look at how our planet came into being
and continues to be affected by cosmic, geological & biological forces.
The
Nelson Room
A 19th. century collection of mounted birds and eggs
amassed by renowned local ornithologist Thomas Hudson Nelson who wrote the 'Birds
of Yorkshire'. The bequest came into the museum in 1914 and has been maintained
in its original Edwardian setting.
Town
in Time
Although the town of Middlesbrough was only granted a
charter in 1853 it has a history of human habitation stretching back thousands
of years. Two galleries crammed with artefacts and stories about the town and
its people.
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