Tour at Wigan Museum

The Museum of Wigan Life and Wigan Local Studies Library offer a fantastic opportunity for learning and discovery. The museum is housed in Wigan’s first public library, and it was the town's first public building with electric lighting. Opened in 1878, it is an Alfred Waterhouse designed building who also designed the Natural History Museum in London and Manchester Town Hall. In 1936 George Orwell researched his book 'The Road to Wigan Pier' in the reference library upstairs.

Our curators will guide you through the building, exhibitions, and displays.

Timings & Tours

Tuesday 16 September:

13:00-14:00

Location & directions

Library Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN1 1NU

Contact on day:

Joan Livesey

Telephone number:

+441942828128

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

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Booking website:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/heritage-open-day-tour-tickets-1558726455789?aff=oddtdtcreator

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:

15

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)

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