Museum of Croydon
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The Museum of Croydon is a museum
located inside the Croydon Clocktower
arts facility. It is in Central Croydon
, London Borough of Croydon
, England
. The museum is stated to be a lifetime museum, which showcases historical and stylish artifacts which were derived from the borough. The Museum is part of Croydon Council.
The museum opened on the second floor of the Croydon Clocktower in 2006 and entrance to the galleries is free. Many of the exhibitions at the museum are hands on.
The Museum of Croydon has a varying range of different aspects of the history of Croydon and the surrounding areas.
The museum even includes things that the local IKEA
in Purley Way
sold when it first opened, such as furniture and the well-known catalogs.
It also contains rare artefacts from the local football club, Crystal Palace
, such as Peter Taylor's contract.
They also have exhibitions for young people to voice and direct their opinion, so many other people can come and see their work.
In December 2009, the Museum was awarded official recognition by the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council
- showing that the museum management of its collections had met national standards, as well as the facilities that it provides for visitors.
Museum
A museum is an institution that cares for a collection of artifacts and other objects of scientific, artistic, cultural, or historical importance and makes them available for public viewing through exhibits that may be permanent or temporary. Most large museums are located in major cities...
located inside the Croydon Clocktower
Croydon Clocktower
Croydon Clocktower on Katharine Street in Croydon is an arts centre in London, England. It contains the Museum of Croydon, the Riesco Gallery with a collection of Chinese pottery and ceramics, the David Lean Cinema, the Braithwaite Hall used for concerts and conferences, and a café and bar...
arts facility. It is in Central Croydon
Croydon
Croydon is a town in South London, England, located within the London Borough of Croydon to which it gives its name. It is situated south of Charing Cross...
, London Borough of Croydon
London Borough of Croydon
The London Borough of Croydon is a London borough in South London, England and is part of Outer London. It covers an area of and is the largest London borough by population. It is the southernmost borough of London. At its centre is the historic town of Croydon from which the borough takes its name...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
. The museum is stated to be a lifetime museum, which showcases historical and stylish artifacts which were derived from the borough. The Museum is part of Croydon Council.
The museum opened on the second floor of the Croydon Clocktower in 2006 and entrance to the galleries is free. Many of the exhibitions at the museum are hands on.
The Museum of Croydon has a varying range of different aspects of the history of Croydon and the surrounding areas.
The museum even includes things that the local IKEA
IKEA
IKEA is a privately held, international home products company that designs and sells ready-to-assemble furniture such as beds and desks, appliances and home accessories. The company is the world's largest furniture retailer...
in Purley Way
Purley Way
Purley Way is a section of the A23 trunk road in the London Borough of Croydon, in the areas of Purley, Waddon and West Croydon, and has given its name to the out-of-town shopping area alongside it with a catchment area covering most of South London. It was designed as a bypass for Croydon and was...
sold when it first opened, such as furniture and the well-known catalogs.
It also contains rare artefacts from the local football club, Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace F.C.
Crystal Palace Football Club are an English Football league club based in South Norwood, London. The team plays its home matches at Selhurst Park, where they have been based since 1924. The club currently competes in the second tier of English Football, The Championship.Crystal Palace was formed in...
, such as Peter Taylor's contract.
They also have exhibitions for young people to voice and direct their opinion, so many other people can come and see their work.
In December 2009, the Museum was awarded official recognition by the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council
Museums, Libraries and Archives Council
The Museums, Libraries and Archives Council is a non-departmental public body in England and a registered charity with a remit to promote improvement and innovation in the area of museums, libraries and archives...
- showing that the museum management of its collections had met national standards, as well as the facilities that it provides for visitors.