Our aims
The Anson Museum has 3 key aims:
We’re dedicated to telling the history of the internal combustion engine in a way that conveys the wonder of their development, the uses they were put to, and the hours of skilled craftsmanship that went into their making.
We will strive to do this by:
Rescuing, restoring and preserving a collection showing the major developments and marques.
Where practical, to have exhibits running, allowing the heartbeat and throb of these industrial giants to tell their own story of engineering heritage, character and graft.
Capturing the rich histories of the great inventors and manufacturers - especially those from the North West, an area that reverberates with a wealth of industrial echoes.
Explaining the impact these engines have had across the world from the slower pace of a bygone era to predictions for the future.
Becoming a Centre of Excellence within the museums' Specialist Subject Network.
We want to be a focal point that tells the social and industrial history of Poynton. As we are built on the old Anson Colliery site, there will be a particular emphasis on the local coal mining industry.
In working towards this we will:
Work with the local community and historical society to rescue and display Poynton's history.
Capture the photographs and memories that make the history come alive across the years.
Provide changing displays illustrating different aspects of the story.
We want to continue developing as a recognized tourist attraction, improving the facilities and amenities we offer visitors to Cheshire.
To this end we will:
Continue to adopt best practice and standards, testing our efforts against local and national award criteria.
Network and work with other museums, local and national tourism bodies to share ideas and resources.
Encourage and use visitor feedback.