Cliffe Castle

Musée | Keighley | Angleterre | Royaume Uni

Artefacts historiques au musée

Le musée Cliffe Castle à Keighley, dans le West Yorkshire, est un centre culturel important logé dans un bâtiment victorien, présentant une collection variée d'œuvres d'art, d'objets historiques et d'expositions naturalistes.

Collection égyptienne au musée

Histoire du bâtiment

Collection d'histoire naturelle musée

Initialement construit dans les années 1880 comme résidence du fabricant de textiles Henry Isaac Butterfield, le bâtiment a ensuite été acquis par Sir Bracewell Smith et transformé en musée public. Aujourd'hui, il abrite une collection impressionnante reflétant l'histoire et la culture de la région.

Galeries d'art au cliffe castle

Collections et expositions

événements au cliffe castle musée

Galeries d'art : Le musée dispose de plusieurs galeries présentant un large éventail d'œuvres d'art de différentes époques et styles, comprenant des peintures, des meubles et des objets d'art décoratifs.

Histoire naturelle : Une section est dédiée à l'histoire naturelle, exposant une variété d'animaux naturalisés représentant la faune locale.

Archéologie : La collection archéologique comprend des artefacts de la région offrant un aperçu de l'histoire et du développement de la région.

Collection égyptienne : Un point fort est la collection égyptienne, comprenant notamment une momie de l'époque ptolémaïque et offrant des informations sur la croyance en la vie après la mort.

Vitrail : Le musée abrite quelques-uns des premiers vitraux de William Morris, constituant une part importante de l'histoire de l'art britannique.

Installations et services

Le musée propose diverses installations, dont un café, des toilettes et une boutique de musée. Il est accessible aux personnes à mobilité réduite, bien que l'accès à l'étage soit actuellement limité. Le parc adjacent invite à la détente et offre un cadre magnifique pour le musée.

Événements et programmes éducatifs

Le musée Cliffe Castle organise régulièrement des expositions, événements et programmes éducatifs changeants, intéressants tant pour les adultes que pour les enfants. Cela inclut des ateliers, des conférences et des activités interactives approfondissant la compréhension des collections et favorisant l'intérêt pour l'histoire et l'art.

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Spring Gardens Ln
BD20 6LH Keighley

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Horaires d'ouverture

Dimanche11:00 - 16:00
Lundi--
Mardi10:00 - 16:00
Mercredi10:00 - 16:00
Jeudi10:00 - 16:00
Vendredi10:00 - 16:00
Samedi11:00 - 16:00

Avis

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Ruth McMeekin
16.12.2018

This is a great, local museum. Some galleries are a little old fashioned but the rock collection is really impressive and it's great as a showcase of local history. Well worth a visit both indoors and outdoors.
John Christmas
18.01.2025

Lovely staff and very nice food at the cafe! Museum is 2nd to none
Alistair C
06.01.2025

Free to enter but you can always make a donation at the door the museum has a multitude of exhibits from history of keighley and area to rocks and minerals to stuffed animals and more excellent stuff Has a cafe and greenhouse as well.
Darren Woolstencroft
30.12.2024

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cliffe Castle is like stepping into a Downton Abbey episode… if Downton Abbey had free entry, taxidermy galore, and swans with serious attitude problems. The house itself is stunning—grand rooms, intricate stained glass, and enough history to make you feel wildly underdressed in your hoodie. The museum? Amazing. Where else can you see ancient fossils, Victorian fashion, and a stuffed badger that looks like it’s plotting world domination? But let’s talk about the café. Lovely staff, great coffee, and cake that tastes like it was baked by Mary Berry herself. Only downside? The swans outside. Do not make eye contact with them. One of them sized me up like I owed it rent, and I’m 90% sure it tried to follow me home. The highlight, though, was the kids’ area, where grown adults (read: me) were elbowing toddlers out of the way to try the hands-on exhibits. Judge me all you like—those Victorian kitchen gadgets are fascinating. In summary: history, cake, and mild bird-based terror. A perfect day out.
Mrs Bee
29.12.2024

Beautiful place to visit with friends and family. This is Keighley treasure.
Barry Butterfield
13.04.2022

Go most days to walk dogs ground are great and different types of walk depending on fitness or how lazy you feel
chris bee
16.12.2024

Always interesting for the geological information.
Jacqueline Green
15.12.2024

Lovely.park and interesting museum with a combination of art and natural history. The café has plenty of options and great views. Dog friendly too
Ann Nonymous
09.12.2024

Once inside, you'll be amazed at the beautiful, ornate decor, artwork, and stained glass. So much to see, you might need longer than you think! Also a lovely cafe with delicious homemade cakes. A very worthwhile day out, it exceeded our expectations.
Julie Marr
07.12.2024

Great look round today. Nice cafe
Tony Ford
04.12.2024

Great museum, some lovely exhibits. And FREE to enter though donations welcomed.
Emma Johnson
13.06.2018

Great museum and well worth a nosey - free entry and a little gift shop was a bonus! They truly have everything here from the life of the original owners to all about space and working life in the olden days. Toilets too. Plus it not being too big makes it all the more worth while.
Jakub Pylkowski
01.12.2024

Absolutely amazing museum
Benjamin Starkey
23.08.2023

A nice place to chill out,I had 20 min walk round grounds, then quick warm up in museum, while puroosing canveses and displays, at side of park is small wood well worth a look, shame about the Peacocks...
Usman Hussain
21.11.2024

A fantastic museum with a very diverse collection
Samantha M
12.11.2024

Was closed on the Monday we went. But the gardens were impressive. Will go back when the Castle and cafe are open
Amy Sunshine
08.11.2024

Beautiful place for family and lover spot
Linda Fallowfield
01.11.2024

Very friendly helpful staff lovely castle and amazing grounds
Julia Devine
25.10.2023

A beautiful park and pavilion. With a play area, paths and a display of birds and small animals. The cafe is comfortable and has a good selection.
Sean Tunn
30.10.2024

Absolutely stunning place to visit. The rooms and exhibits will keep you entertained for a good few hours...and its all free ( but do make a donation)
Jose John
30.10.2024

A good place to hang out with kids.
Sarah Wood
27.10.2024

A great day out - appletastic.

 

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