Museum in a box
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
Textile industry museum in a box contains:-
- Shuttles
- Clogs
- Textile samples
- Pictures
- Films
Items and clothing from a typical Victorian home and school.
First World War museum in a box contains:-
- Trench equipment
- Medals
- Clothing
- Photographs
- Propaganda posters
1940s museum in a box contains:-
- Gas mask
- Ration books
- Powdered milk
- Rattle
- Music CD
1950s museum in a box contains:-
- Teddy boy jacket
- Seamed stockings
- Old Spice aftershave
1960s museum in a box contains:-
- Mini dress
- 1966 world cup shirt
- Moon landing memorabilia
- Youth Dew perfume
1970s museum in a box contains:-
- Platform shoes
- Decimal coin pack
- Hornsea pottery
- Co-op stamps
Childhood museum in a box contains:-
- Shoe measure
- Whip and toe
- Scout belt
- Christening gown
Schooldays museum in a box contains:-
- Janet and John book
- School blazer and cap
- Bunsen burner
- Satchel
- Milk bottle
Toys and games museum in a box contains:-
- Pelham puppets
- Roller skates
- Clockwork toys
- Action man and Sindy dolls
Entertainment and leisure museum in a box contains:-
- Box brownie camera
- Knitting bag
- Gardening set
- Tadio theme tune CD
Kitchen and washday museum in a box contains:-
- Darning mushroom
- Washing tongs
- Carbolic soap
- Pastry cutters
- Scrubbing brush
Health and beauty museum in a box contains:-
- Dressing table set
- Gentleman's grooming kit
- 4711 perfume
- First aid kit
African-Caribbean museum in a box contains:-
- Carnival headdress
- Cricket ball
- Bob Marley CD
- Flags and conch shell
Royalty museum in a box contains:-
- Coronation cups
- Royal wedding memorabilia
- Archive film footage
- Bunting
Holidays museum in a box contains:-
- Bucket and space
- Punch and Judy puppets
- Swimming costumes
- Holiday brochures
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
Themed resources available from Bagshaw Museum, Batley
The Great War museum in a box contains:-
- Soldier's trench equipment
- Clothing
- Photographs
- Medals
- Posters
Textile mills museum in a box contains:-
- Shuttles
- Clogs
- Textile samples
- Pictures
- Film of local mills
Rugby League museum in a box contains:-
- Sports clothing
- Match programmes
- Rugby ball and badges
World War II Home Front museum in a box contains:-
- Ration books
- Music CD
- Clothing
- Photographs
- Posters
Contact Bagshaw Museum
Bagshaw Museum
Wilton Park, Batley, WF17 0AS