Story of Scouting Museum
Museum | Preston | England | United Kingdom
Scouting history exhibition museum
The Story of Scouting Museum, also known as the Little Gem Museum, is located at the Waddecar Scout Activity Centre in Goosnargh, near Preston, Lancashire. It was opened in 2000 as the first museum in the United Kingdom specifically built for the scouting movement, and it houses a comprehensive collection of artifacts documenting the history and development of scouting.
Waddecar Scout Activity Centre events
The exhibitions include over 2,000 books and publications, photographs, uniforms, badges, and other memorabilia reflecting the diverse history of the scouting movement. Special attention is given to the stories of famous former scouts and the development of the movement in the UK and worldwide.
Scouting artifacts and memorabilia
The museum is housed in a historic building with an interesting history of its own. It has been carefully restored to preserve the charm of bygone eras while providing modern exhibition spaces.
