Aldeburgh Museum

Aldeburgh Museum Located in the Moot Hall, a superb 16th century, Grade 1 listed, timber-framed building, the museum tells the fascinating history of this seaside town.

Enter via the 1st Floor Council Chamber then downstairs to learn about our rich heritage. Entrance Fee.

26/08/2026

Its finally here, our new fireplace film courtesy of East Suffolk Council Imperial War Museum London showing daily 1-4pm.

See how was impacted by WWII. Our museum is open daily 1-4pm.

Join us at the times below for an unforgettable storytelling journey with The Yarnsmith of Norwich - Storyteller!Expect ...
19/08/2026

Join us at the times below for an unforgettable storytelling journey with The Yarnsmith of Norwich - Storyteller!

Expect wise fools, sneezing donkeys, crafty tricksters, penniless pedlars, mischief-makers, scoundrels & scallywags 👀. Suitable for everyone and even better, its all FREE!

Today and tomorrow on Moot Green, outside the Moot Hall.

Feelin' the Country & Western vibe Aldeburgh Olde Marine Regatta & Carnival 😂 Love it or hate it?Our museum is open dail...
15/08/2026

Feelin' the Country & Western vibe Aldeburgh Olde Marine Regatta & Carnival 😂 Love it or hate it?

Our museum is open daily 1-4pm (with the exception of carnival Monday when we're closed).

P.S Be sure to join us on Wednesday & Thursday outside the Moot Hall where you'll find our storyteller shooting his tales from the hip. FREE.

10/08/2026

We're thrilled with our new and improved flip book that tells the history of the Moot Hall. Thanks to East Suffolk Council for their funding support.

There's lots going on in the museum this summer including a new Children's Letter Hunt. What is the word? Is it in the flip book?

Visit us to discover the history of our amazing seaside town. Open daily 1-4pm.

07/08/2026

Another gorgeous morning here where the seagulls were lining up for their breakfast.

'Food for thought'; do you think the seagulls formed an orderly queue for breakfast from the Anglo-Saxons when it was a small, fishing hamlet?

Discover the delicious history of our amazing, seaside town and visit our museum. Open daily 1-4pm.

It's not all going on behind the scenes, there's lots going on 'Front of House' too.What will you do? ...
29/07/2026

It's not all going on behind the scenes, there's lots going on 'Front of House' too.

What will you do?

There are some superb finds in the Reades ledgers. This 1935 new build bungalow in Wilby for Miss Capon required the ser...
25/07/2026

There are some superb finds in the Reades ledgers. This 1935 new build bungalow in Wilby for Miss Capon required the services of a water diviner, for which he was paid a handsome sum.

Tyring to match the entries with current house names is a fun task. How do you identify which is the "new house in Saxmundham road" or "4 cottages in Beccles"? 🤷‍♀️

Museum is open daily 1-4pm.

The museum is open daily between 1-4pm. If you're a group looking for something special just get in touch. ...
12/07/2026

The museum is open daily between 1-4pm.

If you're a group looking for something special just get in touch.

Are you seeking a 'cool' place to visit in Aldeburgh? Our Museum is open daily from 1-4pm. Drop by, cool down and disc...
19/06/2026

Are you seeking a 'cool' place to visit in Aldeburgh?

Our Museum is open daily from 1-4pm.

Drop by, cool down and discover what you didn't know about our cool seaside town.

😮 This is just a few of many boxes of papers and ledgers for properties built by WM Reade in the area. We need some hel...
02/06/2026

😮 This is just a few of many boxes of papers and ledgers for properties built by WM Reade in the area. We need some help to sort these so if you've some spare time on your hands, please do get in touch: [email protected]

And if you live in or have any historical information about a Reade built house in Aldeburgh, we'd love to hear from you too.

Address

Moot Hall
Aldeburgh
IP155DS

Opening Hours

Monday 1pm - 4pm
Tuesday 1pm - 4pm
Wednesday 1pm - 4pm
Thursday 1pm - 4pm
Friday 1pm - 4pm
Saturday 1pm - 4pm
Sunday 1pm - 4pm

Telephone

+441728567767

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