Refreshments and souvenirs available. The Lower Galleries include displays of Egyptian, Roman, Greek, Near and Far Eastern antiquities, Oriental and Western manuscripts, textiles, ceramics, glass, fans, armour, medals and other applied arts. The Upper Galleries include displays of paintings, drawings, prints, sculpture, furniture and maiolica. Works by Hogarth, Blake and Constable can be seen in the British collection. Guided tours are available on Sundays at 2.30pm, a small fee is charged.
Disabled visitors are welcome, but are advised to telephone in advance since access is difficult.
There is also a Museum Shop and Coffee Bar. Galleries may have to be closed in exceptional circumstances. Closed Mondays except Easter Monday, and the Spring and Summer Bank Holidays. Closed Good Friday and December 24 to January 1 inclusive. A collection of twentieth century art and natural objects of beauty are displayed in a domestic setting created by art lover Jim Ede.