Museum & Gallery Lighting Ltd
About This Museum
Now, you might not expect to find a place like Museum & Gallery Lighting tucked away on an industrial estate in Bury, but that's what makes it such a gem. It's less a traditional museum and more a living archive dedicated entirely to the art and science of illuminating our most precious objects. Stepping inside feels like uncovering a secret chapter of design history, where every lamp tells a story. They've spent decades gathering pieces from all over, creating a collection that's as unique as it is fascinating.
Collection Highlights
You'll see everything from elegant brass picture lights that once hung in stately homes to the stark, functional spotlights that defined modernist galleries. One of their prize pieces is an original 'Luxo L-1' lamp, the very archetype of the classic architect's lamp. It’s a real journey through how we've chosen to light up art and artefacts across the decades.
Visitor Information
It's best to ring ahead before you pop in, as it feels more like a specialist workshop than a public gallery. Chatting with the folks there is half the fun—they're passionate experts who can tell you the backstory of every fitting and bulb.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a no-nonsense red-brick unit on the Fern Hill Business Centre, its unassuming exterior gives no hint of the treasure trove waiting inside.
Contact & Location
Address: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 161 764 7831
Website: Visit Website
