Doctor Who sets down the TARDIS in Blackpool (Doctor Who Museum)

Member Name: mr_nadge

Product:	Doctor Who Museum
Date:	11/07/09 (106 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Great for Doctor Who fans. Lots of things to look at.

Disadvantages: Not so good for non fans. Could be more to get hands on with.

I am writing this review as a fan of Blackpool. I go there for at least one weekend of the year & have done for nearly a decade! So where I'm critical of this, I'm not doing it because I have a downer on Blackpool.

The Museum is a homage to all things Doctor Who (although I didn't see anything relating to it's sister shows). It is far bigger inside than it looks from it's exterior. The entrance leads pretty much straight into a Tardis Mock up which is good, but based on the older Doctor Who programmes. Not Chris Ecclestone & David Tennant's TARDIS. There are loads of exhibits throughout the museum. Some are mockups of villains or props. Some are actual costumes, props or items that were used in the show. Most have notes telling you what you are looking at.

The museum isn't very interactive. The highlight is sitting in a Dalek & speaking through a voice synth that sounds like a Dalek. Would've been nice to have other interactive things. Maybe a Villians room where they aren't behind ropes so you can take pictures of people next to them & see exactly how big or small they are.

The prices are quite high for something that will probably only occupy you for a couple of hours. I have read some reviews saying no photos, although I took some & didn't get thrown out lol.

All in all I would say that if you are in Blackpool, and are stuck for something to do, it's worth a look. If you're a fan of Doctor Who you will definetly enjoy it. If not, you still might, but definetly not as much. I would say however that there are other attractions which are better & will occupy you for longer, like the Sea-Life Centre & The Tower.

Summary: OK for a couple of hours. There are better options in Blackpool