Rugby Art Gallery and Museum
Opened in 2000, Rugby Art Gallery and Museum is the first Museum to collect and display the material remains of the Borough of Rugby and the first purpose built art gallery in which to house and display the Borough's 20th Century and contemporary British works of art. The gallery also functions as a temporary exhibition space.
The Collections:
Rugby collection.
Social history collection.
Tripontium collection.
Webb Ellis collection.
Floor one - available for hire.
Visitor centre - in the foyer.
Prices
Free entry
Open all the time
Tuesday & Thursday: 10am - 8pm.
Wednesday & Friday: 10am - 5pm.
Saturday: 10am - 4pm.
Sunday 12 - 4pm.
Closed Mondays.
(Check for bank holiday opening times).
Contact
Rugby Art Gallery and MuseumTel: 01788 533201
www.ragm.org.uk
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Venue
Rugby Art Gallery and MuseumLittle Elborow Street, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 3BZ
Map reference: SP 503751
By car: follow the brown signs to Rugby Art Gallery and Museum.
From Rugby train station: buses no. 4 or GA1, direction: North street, town centre.
By bus: all services going to Rugby stop in North Street in the town centre. Head towards the Clock Tower, take Sheep Street and turn right in Wool Street (on the corner with Chester's Pub). Rugby Art Gallery & Museum is located opposite ASDA. Alternatively, alight in Corporation Street (buses no. 72 and 4 only).
Parking : with charge
Accessible by Public Transport : 1 mile from Rugby station
Art Room for school groups and Education Room for educational activities.
Also at this venue
Events at this venue
| date | event |
|---|---|
| Sun 22 Aug 2010 - Mon 6 Sep 2010 | Objects of Our Past Hunt |
| Tue 31 Aug 2010 - Sun 31 Oct 2010 | Continuum |
| Tue 7 Sep 2010 | Drawing for beginners taster session |
| Tue 9 - Sun 21 Nov 2010 | Jo McChesney - Rugby Open 2009 Prize Winner |
| Fri 12 Nov 2010 - Sun 2 Jan 2011 | Rugby Open 2010 & The Tantalus Project Association |
Self-assessed accessibility details
Parking
Designated parking for guests with disabilities
Within 50 metres approx. of entrance- The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
is solid
Drop-off point for guests outside entrance- The route from the parking area to the entrance:
Has a ramp
Entrance
Steps to the main entrance- 8Number of steps to entrance
Handrail by steps
Ramp to entrance
Handrail by ramp
Entrance is well lit
Automatic door at the main entrance
Public Areas
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
From the entrance to reception / ticket area
To a specially adapted public toilet suitable for wheelchair users
To the gift shop
Good contrast between the floor and walls
Lift equipped with verbal floor announcements
Lift equipped with raised floor numbers or braille numbers or letters
Contrast markings on clear surfaces such as glass doors
Baby changing facilities
Visitor information available in large print (14pt and over)
Hearing loop installed in public areas
General
Hearing loop system
Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
Clear signage
Effective lighting for visually impaired visitors
Good colour/tonal contrast for visually impaired visitors
Wheelchairs provided
Free
Routes/pathways suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility
Displays at suitable height for wheelchair users / children
Audible alarm system
Visual alarm system

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ragm@rugby.gov.uk
Local Accommodation
See location on Google maps.
Rugby Visitor Centre