List of museums in Rutland

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This list of museums in Rutland, England contains museums which are defined for this context as institutions (including nonprofit organizations, government entities, and private businesses) that collect and care for objects of cultural, artistic, scientific, or historical interest and make their collections or related exhibits available for public viewing. Also included are non-profit art galleries and university art galleries. Museums that exist only in cyberspace (i.e., virtual museums) are not included.

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NameImageTown/CityTypeSummary
Lyddington Bede House Lyddington Bede House.jpeg Lyddington Historic houseOperated by English Heritage, late medieval wing of a palace belonging to the Bishops of Lincoln, later an almshouse
Oakham Castle Oakham Castle Horseshoes.jpg Oakham Historic house12th-century great hall with collection of noble horseshoes, 12th-century sculptures
Rocks by Rail Rutland Railway Passenger Train 05-09-25 54.jpeg Cottesmore RailwayHeritage railway, museum with industrial locomotives and mineral wagons from mines, quarry vehicles
Rutland County Museum Museum Entrance.JPG OakhamLocalLocal history, archaeology, rural life, trades, agriculture equipment

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