Museum in a box


Please note

We are currently redeveloping our museum in a box service. Therefore, some of our previous boxes have been removed. Please feel free to get in touch if you have any enquires.

Kirklees Museums and Galleries have produced a range of 'Museum in a Box' themed resources which are available to be loaned by organisations, groups and schools.

Each box contains approximately 20 multi-sensory objects to help stimulate discussion, along with information and ideas about how to make the best use of the objects.

There are many ways in which the Museum in a Box resources can be used including:-

  • Reminiscence work: An effective way of reaching those people living with dementia. The themed objects and resources help to rekindle memories, encourage conversations, boost self-esteem and can offer support at a time of change.
  • Community projects and activities: The Museum in a Box objects can be used to inspire and enhance a wide range of community exhibitions, projects, meetings, events and activities.
  • School projects: The resources can be used to support specific school and class projects on social and local history or used as classroom displays to create your own museum.

Themed resources available from Tolson Museum, Huddersfield

1940s

1940s museum in a box contains:-

  • Gas mask
  • Ration books
  • Powdered milk
  • Rattle
  • Music CD

1950s

1950s museum in a box contains:-

  • Teddy boy jacket
  • Seamed stockings
  • Old Spice aftershave

1960s

1960s museum in a box contains:-

  • Mini dress
  • 1966 world cup shirt
  • Moon landing memorabilia
  • Youth Dew perfume

1970s

1970s museum in a box contains:-

  • Platform shoes
  • Decimal coin pack
  • Hornsea pottery
  • Co-op stamps

Schooldays

Schooldays museum in a box contains:-

  • Janet and John book
  • School blazer and cap
  • Bunsen burner
  • Satchel
  • Milk bottle

Entertainment and leisure

Entertainment and leisure museum in a box contains:-

  • Box brownie camera
  • Knitting bag
  • Gardening set
  • Tadio theme tune CD

Kitchen and washday

Kitchen and washday museum in a box contains:-

  • Darning mushroom
  • Washing tongs
  • Carbolic soap
  • Pastry cutters
  • Scrubbing brush

Health and beauty

Health and beauty museum in a box contains:-

  • Dressing table set
  • Gentleman's grooming kit
  • 4711 perfume
  • First aid kit

African-Caribbean

African-Caribbean museum in a box contains:-

  • Carnival headdress
  • Cricket ball
  • Bob Marley CD
  • Flags and conch shell

Royalty

Royalty museum in a box contains:-

  • Coronation cups
  • Royal wedding memorabilia
  • Archive film footage
  • Bunting

Indian Roots

Indian Roots museum in a box contains:-

  • Kathputli puppets
  • Wedding Garland
  • Textile samples
  • Pachisi Board Games
  • Labour Voucher & Airline Ticket

Contact Tolson Museum

Tolson Museum

Ravensknowle Park, Wakefield Road, Moldgreen, Huddersfield, HD5 8DJ

01484 223240

tolson.museum@kirklees.gov.uk

Themed resources available from Bagshaw Museum, Batley

Rugby League

Rugby League museum in a box contains:-

  • Sports clothing
  • Match programmes
  • Rugby ball and badges

Contact Bagshaw Museum

Bagshaw Museum

Wilton Park, Batley, WF17 0AS

01924 324765

bagshaw.museum@kirklees.gov.uk









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