Museum of Technology

About the museum

The Museum of Technology is an independent, not-for-profit charity run entirely by volunteers. It was based in Hemel Hempstead for more than ten years before the collection was moved in 2012, and it later reopened in a new building at Throckenholt Farm, near Spalding in Lincolnshire.

The collection covers technology from around 1850 to 1980. It includes telegraphy, telephones, audio equipment, military and civil communications, photography and scientific and electrical items from the home, such as public telephones, crystal sets, Morse keys and frame aerials. There is also a display of war memorabilia from the Somme and the Second World War.

The museum also runs reminiscence sessions led by a trained team of volunteers and has a community room where groups can have tea and coffee.

Highlights

• Telegraphy, telephony and audio equipment from about 1850 to 1980
• Public telephones, crystal sets, Morse keys and frame aerials
• War memorabilia from the Somme and the Second World War
• Reminiscence sessions and a community room for groups

Permanent exhibition

• Communications and domestic technology, 1850 to 1980 – Telegraphy, telephony, audio equipment and electrical items from the home, together with military and civil communications.

Operated by

Independent charity (volunteer-run)

Admission & discounts

Payment is by cash only. Using the Community Room costs £5 per person and includes tea, coffee and biscuits. Children under 18 and vulnerable adults must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom
• Accessible parking
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The exhibition and community rooms are on one level without steps, and the museum describes itself as fully wheelchair accessible. Disabled parking is beside the entrance.

Kids & families

Children aged under 5 enter free and older children pay £2.50; children under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Getting there & parking

The museum is on the B1166 between Gedney Hill and Parson Drove, about 25 minutes’ drive south of Spalding.

Amenities & dining

• Café

A small café serves tea, coffee and soft drinks.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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