Lynn Museum

Lynn Museum Lynn Museum is the home of Seahenge and the story of West Norfolk. Part of Norfolk Museums Service. Opening Times:
Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm.

Enjoy this delightful museum which tells the story of West Norfolk. Step back in time as you walk through Seahenge, the astonishing Bronze Age timber circle that is the museum’s stunning centrepiece, and learn about the people who meticulously crafted these mysterious timbers. Then, browse around the local history gallery and explore the history of West Norfolk and its people. From archaeological

evidence of early Roman invaders, via pilgrims in a thriving medieval port and the owners of magnificent Victorian fairground gallopers, to workers in 20th Century shops and factories, there is sure to be something for everyone. Sunday 12-4pm (April-September only)

Winter Admission (October-March): Free

Summer Admission (April-September 2025):
Adult - £6.30
Concession - £6.10
Adult in a Family Group - £5.80
Child (aged 4-16) £5.30

Free admission year round: Norfolk Museum Pass Members, Children’s University students, Museum Association & Art Fund members, 1 carer for each registered disabled visitor, Under 4s.

25/06/2026

They're having a great time! 🃏

See these frogs in our Secrets from the Store exhibition!

25/06/2026
🪆 A Brief History of Dolls afternoon talk at Lynn Museum is tomorrow, Friday 26 June from 2pm! 🪆Dolls expert Olivia Bris...
25/06/2026

🪆 A Brief History of Dolls afternoon talk at Lynn Museum is tomorrow, Friday 26 June from 2pm! 🪆

Dolls expert Olivia Bristol will be discussing the development of traditional dolls and toys from the 18th century to the modern day and reviewing what variations in design can tell us about the time in which they were made.

🎟️ Tickets £2, NMS Pass holders free. Booking required: https://tinyurl.com/ywu96uhe

🚌 Bring your group to visit Lynn Museum! 🚌We offer great visit packages at a discounted rate, ranging from general visit...
24/06/2026

🚌 Bring your group to visit Lynn Museum! 🚌

We offer great visit packages at a discounted rate, ranging from general visits to hands-on activities like museum tours and object handling.

Our museum covers most historical time periods between the Bronze Age to the 1950s, with the highlights of our collection including: Seahenge, medieval pilgrim badges, and Savages fairground.

➡️ Find out more and how to enquire here: https://tinyurl.com/4vev8zzx
or email [email protected]

☀️ A Viking Summer at Lynn Museum ☀️Join us for a summer full of Viking events and workshops for families and children!✂...
23/06/2026

☀️ A Viking Summer at Lynn Museum ☀️

Join us for a summer full of Viking events and workshops for families and children!

✂️ Viking Crafts Family Event: Thursday 30 July, 10am-4pm
💍 Viking Jewellery Workshop for Children: Thursday 6 August, 10.30am-12pm and 1.30-3pm
📏 Viking Archaeology Experience Day for Families: Thursday 13 August, 10am-4pm
🏹 Viking Warrior School Workshop for Children: Thursday 20 August, 10.30am-12pm and 1.30-3pm

🎟️ Advanced booking is required for all workshops, and highly recommended for the family event and experience day. Book all events here: https://tinyurl.com/5n7jyzfe

🔥  School Workshop Spotlight: Great Fire of London! 🔥 Uncover the lives of people who lived through the Great Fire of Lo...
22/06/2026

🔥 School Workshop Spotlight: Great Fire of London! 🔥

Uncover the lives of people who lived through the Great Fire of London, as you investigate how materials burn, meet a soldier who worked through the blaze and learn to write like Samuel Pepys, whose diary tracked the events of September 1666.

🗓️ Book for the 26/27 academic year! To enquire for your school or home education group contact us at [email protected]

Browse our other education workshops here: https://tinyurl.com/2jbpyucp

🛍️ Have a browse through our Secrets from the Store retail in our shop! 🛍️Featuring ceramics, crystals, cuddly toys, con...
21/06/2026

🛍️ Have a browse through our Secrets from the Store retail in our shop! 🛍️

Featuring ceramics, crystals, cuddly toys, construction kits and more for a range of budgets.

🕙 Our shop is free to enter in our Reception and we're open Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm and Sunday, 12-4pm.

20/06/2026

Secrets from the Store exhibition!
📍 Lynn Museum, Norfolk
🗓️ 13 June 2026-27 June 2027

NOTICE FOR VISITORS: We are currently experiencing technical problems with our phone line. We are working to rectify thi...
20/06/2026

NOTICE FOR VISITORS:

We are currently experiencing technical problems with our phone line. We are working to rectify this issue as soon as possible, and apologise for any inconvenience caused.

In the meantime, you can still contact us via Facebook's messenger function or by email at [email protected]

📦✨ The brand-new Secrets from the Store special exhibition is open at Lynn Museum! ✨📦Step inside a recreated museum stor...
20/06/2026

📦✨ The brand-new Secrets from the Store special exhibition is open at Lynn Museum! ✨📦

Step inside a recreated museum store of rarely displayed artefacts, including objects from the archives which have never been on show before.

Featuring everything from artworks to vintage toys and fossils to fashion, there will be something new for everyone.

🗓️ Open between 27 June 2027!

🎟️ Save 10% when you book in advance online: https://tinyurl.com/2ht4yucm

Address

Lynn Museum, Old Market Street
King's Lynn
PE301NL

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+441553775001

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