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Rugby Art Gallery and MuseumRugby 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.

View key to symbolskeyBaby changing facilities Coach parties accepted Disabled access Disabled toilets Education/study area Facilities for groups Facilities for educational visits Gift shop Public toilets Welcome Host Accepts groups Telephone (public) Credit cards accepted (no fee) Picnic site Regional Tourist Board Member Wheelchairs available Children welcomeDisabled accessDogs not accepted (except guidedogs)Facilities for hearing impairedSmoking not allowedMobile phone coverage

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).

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Contact

Rugby Art Gallery and Museum
Tel: 01788 533201
View the Rugby Art Gallery and Museum websitewww.ragm.org.uk
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Venue

Rugby Art Gallery and Museum

Little Elborow Street, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 3BZ

View the Rugby Art Gallery and Museum websitewww.ragm.org.uk

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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.

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Also at this venue

Rugby Visitor CentreRugby Visitor Centre

Events at this venue

Select event title for details
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
  • 8
    Number 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