Museum explores animals in Chesterfield’s past
Visitors to Chesterfield Museum can find out more about animals with links to Chesterfield with a new exhibition that has recently opened.
The exhibition, named Chesterfield Menagerie, runs at the popular Chesterfield Borough Council attraction until Saturday 1 October.
A wide variety of objects ar eon display, including a horse’s head cast at Staveley Works, animal themed pottery made in Brampton and the royal coat of arms that was on display in the former Chesterfield Magistrates’ Court.
There are also a range of photographs, including elephants marching down Chatsworth Road when the circus came to town.
For younger visitors, there are activities including guess the animal sound in the sound wall or follow the animal paw print trail.
Councillor Amanda Serjeant, Chesterfield Borough Council’s Cabinet Member for Town Centre and Visitor Economy, said:-
“Many of us love animals but we would be surprised how many of them have links to Chesterfield’s past.
“This exhibition is a fun way for young and old to learn how animals have featured in the borough’s history.”
Chesterfield Museum is open each Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10am to 4pm. Admission is free.
