Specific strengths: Military medals.

 

Library: A collection of 100-200 volumes of mainly military texts with mixed primary and secondary works.

 

 

Databases

 

Database used: MODES

 

Proportion of collection on database: 75%

 

How much detail in database entries? This varies from a good level of detail to very basic information.

 

Are images incorporated? Not yet but we plan to rectify this from now on.

 

Is the database accessible to the public? Not yet but we plan to change this soon.

 

Is the database publicly accessible online? No.

 

 

Display

 

Are there permanent numismatic displays? Yes.

 

Is numismatic material incorporated into more general displays? Yes.

 

Is there a facility for temporary exhibitions? Yes.

 

Have there been numismatic exhibitions in the past? If so, what? Yes, standard military museum exhibitions.

 

 

Access to the collection

 

Is there a study facility? Yes.

 

Is equipment (balances, magnifying glasses, etc.) provided? Yes.

 

 

Public engagement with numismatic collection

 

Is there a handling collection? Not yet, but we intend to develop one.

 

Are numismatic collections used in Education sessions? Not yet, but we intend to change this.

 

Do numismatic collections feature in gallery talks, lectures? Yes.

 

Are there other engagement activities based around numismatic collections? Not yet, but we would like to change this.

 

 

ID and public enquiries

 

Does the museum offer a service for identifying objects and other public enquiries? Yes.

 

 

Curatorial knowledge

 

Is there any numismatic expertise in-house? If so, who, and in what areas? Yes – we have dedicated medal volunteers who work at the Redoubt twice a week.  

We also have volunteers who work with our coin collection under the supervision of the Service manager at the Town Hall site.

 

Is there access to external expertise? If so, who and in what areas? Not currently.

 

If there is expertise in-house, is there a willingness/capacity to share that with other museums? Yes, our volunteers are keen and generous with their time.