Does the museum have a car park?
No the museum doesn't have it's own car park. There are several pay and display car parks within a short walking distance. The nearest ones are Mill Street (long stay) and Chapel Street (short stay). Please see Melton Borough Council's website for locations.
https://www.melton.gov.uk/parking-and-roads/parking/car-parks-in-melton-mowbray/
Does the museum have toilets?
Yes the museum has toilets for public use on the ground and first floors.
We have a Changing Places toilet with a hoist and changing bed and another accessible toilet with baby changing as well as two further gender neutral toilet cubicles on the ground floor.
On the first floor there is an accessible toilet with baby changing table and two further gender neutral toilet cubicles.
Does the museum have a gift shop?
Yes, the museum has a shop where you can purchase books, postcards, souvenirs, local jams and preserves, toys, greetings cards etc.
Payment can be made by cash, card, contactless and mobile payments.
Does the museum have a cafe?
No, we do not have a cafe at Melton Carnegie Museum.
There are several local cafe's, coffee shops and restaurants within a short walk of the museum.
Is there public transport available to the museum?
Yes, Melton Mowbray is easily accessible by bus and train.
The train station is a 10-15 minute walk from the museum.
Buses run regularly from St Mary's Way and Windsor Street. You can find out more information here https://www.choosehowyoumove.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Bus-Area-Guide-Melton-Mar-21.pdf
We also have paper bus timetables at the museum for you to take away.
Does the museum have an accessible entrance?
Yes, Melton Carnegie Museum has a ramp at the side entrance on Rosebery Avenue. Please press the intercom button and we will open the door for you. Please let us know if you require any assistance entering the building, we are more than happy to help.
Does the museum have a room for hire?
Yes we have lovely room on the first floor. It is equipped with a large plasma screen, air conditioning, flipchart, tables, chairs and a kitchenette with a dishwasher, fridge, cutlery and crockery and hot water urns. The room can also be split into two smaller rooms with the use of a sound proof partition wall.
Please contact us by telephoning 0116 3053860 or email meltonmuseum@leics.gov.uk for prices and availability.
The museum is unable to provide catering but we will be happy to recommend local suppliers.
Do I have to pay to visit the museum?
No, visiting Melton Carnegie Museum is free. We do have a donations box and would welcome a donation. If you would like to make a donation by card you can do so at the till.
Are there things for children to do in the museum?
Yes, we have dressing up costumes, interactive displays with sound buttons to press, a book corner with lots of books and cushions and an interactive floor to jump on.
We run activities for children every school holiday that are advertised here on our website and on our Facebook page.
