Would really like to visit but opening hours are the issue (I fully understand why they are what they are). We tend to arrive around 1330 and have a couple in the Buglehorn or the Swan before wandering down to the ground. Will get organised this year and alter pre match routine some day, come early and “do” the museum before the prematch pint routine in Crossbars.
I agree with FA as it is the visiting hours that are the problem. Did visit once when we were in London earlier than usual and was very impressed, a definite must for any cafc supporter and even for non supporters who are interested in football.
Highly recommend a visit, though it's true that the hours are a bit tricky. I managed to go during your evening event to celebrate 25 years back at The Valley
Ashamed to say I haven't been yet but want to. As other have said, opening hours are a bit of a problem but the fact I don't go to many home games doesn't help either.
I live way out in the sticks these days and it seems that whenever I am in London the museum isn’t open. Given my age and number of years of unswerving devotion to The Addicks I can’t believe I still haven’t visited the museum.....it’s almost sacrilege when I come to think of it.............but infuriatingly, it’s never open when I am around in order to come along.
Everybody who works and nurtures the Museum does a fantastic job. The artefacts are great, stimulating memory and conversations, and there is usually something to discover even if you think your knowledge is comprehensive. What would improve things would be if there is somehow a lot more space, a bit more dough for infrastructure, and in the sunny uplands even a dedicated full or part time curator. Either way what has been achieved may be modest, but it is marvellous.
For what it is worth my answer would be C and the reason is that the museum is open at times when I either cannot or it is difficult for me to get there living some distance from the ground.
I appreciate it is run by volunteers and that there are probably Health and Safety regulations or equivalent that mean it has to close two hours before kick off on match days but the question has been asked and I have given an honest answer to it.
Visited a few times and always pleased I made the effort to look in. Considering this is all due to the efforts of a few dedicated volunteers I think we should do our best to see what they have achieved on a very limited budget.
It's good that this worthy topic is receiving proper attention.
Clearly a major stumbling block to better patronage is the opening hours. These are governed by the availability of Museum personnel, whose admirable commitment already goes far above and beyond, and by the club's operational and security requirements, especially on match days.
Leaving aside for a moment the not insubstantial matter of the need for increased attendance by the Museum's staff, what restrictions (if any) would the club place on extending access to the Museum? After the game, for example? What about in the afternoon prior to an evening game? Could the Museum - and its useful side room - be hired for special occasions, corporate or private, and would this conflict with the club's own events offer? Is anything planned for the imminent Centenary period, either in conjunction with the club's activities or separately? Respondents above have made it clear what's put them off visiting - what about saying what WOULD suit them, ideally speaking. Would the club be prepared to allow players and other club personnel to attend special events?
The Museum is a marvellous but greatly unsung asset to CAFC and to the fans. Entirely self-funded, in its almost five active years it has assembled a stupendous display of priceless Charltonia. It supports charities. It has compiled an astonishing - and expanding - archive. It is a centre for research, both its own and also supporting others'. Its sales of memorabilia and other merchandise have contributed to many an Addicks collection. It is an important and growing focal point within the Addicks universe. As a heritage centre for all things Charlton it is unsurpassable and irreplaceable. EDIT: I should also have mentioned the honouring of the CAFC fallen in both World Wars, associated with battlefield visits in France, Belgium and recently SE7. Finally, and not to be overlooked, the Museum is absolutely free of charge to enter (donations always welcome, of course).
It deserves all possible support and encouragement.
It's good that this worthy topic is receiving proper attention.
Clearly a major stumbling block to better patronage is the opening hours. These are governed by the availability of Museum personnel, whose admirable commitment already goes far above and beyond, and by the club's operational and security requirements, especially on match days.
Leaving aside for a moment the not insubstantial matter of the need for increased attendance by the Museum's staff, what restrictions (if any) would the club place on extending access to the Museum? After the game, for example? What about in the afternoon prior to an evening game? Could the Museum - and its useful side room - be hired for special occasions, corporate or private, and would this conflict with the club's own events offer? Is anything planned for the imminent Centenary period, either in conjunction with the club's activities or separately? Respondents above have made it clear what's put them off visiting - what about saying what WOULD suit them, ideally speaking. Would the club be prepared to allow players and other club personnel to attend special events?
The Museum is a marvellous but greatly unsung asset to CAFC and to the fans. Entirely self-funded, in its almost five active years it has assembled a stupendous display of priceless Charltonia. It supports charities. It has compiled an astonishing - and expanding - archive. It is a centre for research, both its own and also supporting others'. Its sales of memorabilia and other merchandise have contributed to many an Addicks collection. It is an important and growing focal point within the Addicks universe. As a heritage centre for all things Charlton it is unsurpassable and irreplaceable.
It deserves all possible support and encouragement.
Well, that's one of the "Meh" responses identified then ; - )
I used to volunteer in the museum and think its a shame more Charlton fans haven't visited. There's some absolutely fantastic memorabilia, items and historical information in there.
Visited when it first opened a few years ago - need to get back and see some of the additions since then.
Our history and tradition are vitally important to the culture of our club - that’s the part that doesn’t belong to any player, manager or owner - it belongs to us the fans. Having a museum gives us a focal point for that history and tradition so we should support it.
C - I suppose I don’t know enough about it. Maybe there’s somewhere I should look online but my questions would be how big is it and how long to look around?
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Really want to visit though!!
If C, for what reason haven't you been able to visit.
Given my age and number of years of unswerving devotion to The Addicks I can’t believe I still haven’t visited the museum.....it’s almost sacrilege when I come to think of it.............but infuriatingly, it’s never open when I am around in order to come along.
What would improve things would be if there is somehow a lot more space, a bit more dough for infrastructure, and in the sunny uplands even a dedicated full or part time curator.
Either way what has been achieved may be modest, but it is marvellous.
For what it is worth my answer would be C and the reason is that the museum is open at times when I either cannot or it is difficult for me to get there living some distance from the ground.
I appreciate it is run by volunteers and that there are probably Health and Safety regulations or equivalent that mean it has to close two hours before kick off on match days but the question has been asked and I have given an honest answer to it.
It's good that this worthy topic is receiving proper attention.
Clearly a major stumbling block to better patronage is the opening hours. These are governed by the availability of Museum personnel, whose admirable commitment already goes far above and beyond, and by the club's operational and security requirements, especially on match days.
Leaving aside for a moment the not insubstantial matter of the need for increased attendance by the Museum's staff, what restrictions (if any) would the club place on extending access to the Museum? After the game, for example? What about in the afternoon prior to an evening game? Could the Museum - and its useful side room - be hired for special occasions, corporate or private, and would this conflict with the club's own events offer? Is anything planned for the imminent Centenary period, either in conjunction with the club's activities or separately? Respondents above have made it clear what's put them off visiting - what about saying what WOULD suit them, ideally speaking. Would the club be prepared to allow players and other club personnel to attend special events?
The Museum is a marvellous but greatly unsung asset to CAFC and to the fans. Entirely self-funded, in its almost five active years it has assembled a stupendous display of priceless Charltonia. It supports charities. It has compiled an astonishing - and expanding - archive. It is a centre for research, both its own and also supporting others'. Its sales of memorabilia and other merchandise have contributed to many an Addicks collection. It is an important and growing focal point within the Addicks universe. As a heritage centre for all things Charlton it is unsurpassable and irreplaceable. EDIT: I should also have mentioned the honouring of the CAFC fallen in both World Wars, associated with battlefield visits in France, Belgium and recently SE7. Finally, and not to be overlooked, the Museum is absolutely free of charge to enter (donations always welcome, of course).
It deserves all possible support and encouragement.
Roland and Katrien?
🎼 'And if you know your history it's enough to to make your heart go ooooh, we don't care what the Millwall say what the hell do we care! ' 🎼
Our history and tradition are vitally important to the culture of our club - that’s the part that doesn’t belong to any player, manager or owner - it belongs to us the fans. Having a museum gives us a focal point for that history and tradition so we should support it.