The Old Chapel Museum Open to the Public

Date/Time
Date(s) - 24/07/2019
10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Location
Stonyhurst College

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The newly opened Old Chapel Museum is the oldest museum collection in the English-speaking world, dating back to 1609. The Collections focus on religious history and come from all over the world, reflecting the fact that the College has long been a global community.

Objects on display include:

• First Folio of Shakespeare
• Medieval manuscripts
• Prayer books belonging to Mary Queen of Scots and Elizabeth of York
• Natural History Collection
• Historic Church Vestments
• Manuscripts written by Gerard Manley Hopkins

Information

• Open between 10.00am and 3.00pm
• £5.00 entry – No pre booking required
• Café facilities are not available on museum open days.

Please note that due to the nature of a Grade 1 listed building, no disabled access is provided and the tour route incorporates access to different levels using stairs. Limited seating available.