The good news is we are ready to welcome visitors from Tuesday 4th June. There are so many finishing touches we want to do. The steam team have been in today, giving the Joker, our steam tractor a little run too.
Leiston Long Shop
With our museum closed to visitors we have been lucky enough to secure another pop-up opportunity. Today The Long Shop Museum team are at the magnificent Parham Airfield Museum. We have a travelling exhibition in our display trailer with trinkets and exhibits that explain how the Victorian works buildings played an important part in both world wars. Explore the fabulous Parham Airfield Museum and drop in to our trailer too. We are here from 11am to 4pm today 21st.
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We are very sorry the museum is CLOSED.
If like us you're missing our Steam Up event, then here is a small video reminder of events past. We hope the museum will re-open very soon. We will keep you posted with updates.
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Still looking for ideas on how to make the most of the Bank Holiday weekend?
The good news is we are open for the weekend including Bank Holiday Monday. Even more days to explore the stunning Grade2* listed surroundings of the Victorian built #longshomuseum . Embark on a journey through the fascinating history of the Garrett family and their massive impact on the Agricultural Revolution, the Industrial Revolution and our social history. Explore tales of entrepreneurial achievement, the Great Exhibition, steam engines, suffrage and women's rights, two world wars, and so much more. Relax with refreshments from the Hub and take your picnic in the garden. With free onsite parking, you can find full details are on our website - A Museum in the Making – The Long Shop Museum
Today's through the lens is a closeup on Leiston's part in two World Wars. Most of the museum is accessible, however this display is in our Gallery and may not be accessible to everyone.
Don't forget to visit our shop, where you can pick up a memento of your visit or a book to extend your delve into our social history.
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As we enter the last few weeks of the summer holidays and you find yourself looking for ways to entertain the family, suddenly you realise you have over looked The Long Shop Museum. Our Victorian site is crammed full with things to do. Explore the story of how Leiston became a leading manufacturer of the Industrial Revolution. Delve into the amazing Garrett family history. A story of engineers, entrepreneurs, women's activists and firsts, all with connections to Aldeburgh and Snape Maltings.
As a taster, today's through the lens is a look at the items on display in the Long Shop building.
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Aviation and Leiston
Today's #longshopmuseum through the lens is a look at Leiston's connection with Aviation. Explore the story of Zeppelins, building the FE2b aircraft, Leiston Airfield, The Yoxford Boys and Chuck Yeager - famous for being the first pilot to break the sound barrier.
Most of the museum is accessible, however this display is in our Gallery and may not be accessible to everyone.
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Leiston's first fire engines
Today's #longshopmuseum through the lens is a look at the Garrett Hall. As part of our summer fun, learn about the the Agricultural Revolution, Leiston's early Fire Engines, bridge beams and industrial mechanisation. Don't forget to visit our shop, where you can pick up a memento of your visit or a book to extend your delve into our social history.
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Looking for something to do over the summer holidays? If you live in the IP15, IP16 & IP17 postcode areas, how about The Long Shop Museum Community Pass? A Pass is a great value way to enjoy not only a visit to the museum, but repeated visits to the site including our special events. Children have a great time with our free activities and you can enjoy a lunch in the garden.
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Long Shop Museum Shop
Today's Long Shop through the lens is a look at part of #longshopmuseum shop. Where you can pick up a memento of your visit or a book to extend your delve into our social history.
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If you have been watching the Detectorists on TV (much of which was filmed in Suffolk) then you will enjoy the magnificent collection of local finds from detectorist Andrew Pegg. We have arrow heads, jewellery, coins among so much more on show at The Long Shop Museum
Parking is FREE and summer opening hours are -
Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm
Sundays 11am to 3pm
Full details are on our website - The Long Shop Museum
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Saturday we have our Steampunk Family Fun Day. "So what is Steampunk" we hear you ask, well here is our go at explaining - Steampunk is a community of followers who value good manners and polite behaviour. They take inspiration from Victorian and Edwardian influences creating a mash up of retro and futuristic influences that are presented in creative and artistic outlets. Sartorial elegance is foremost and often produces elegant and elaborate vintage fashion with a twist, top hats, goggles, and brass feature heavily. Many Steampunks make their own fashion and accessories, modernising and adapting everyday items into new things. Like the rest of us they enjoy being entertained and amused and have used their imagination and creativity to developed their own sources of amusement. Come along you can try your hand at Tea Duelling a competitive form of biscuit dunking, or perhaps Parasol Fencing is more your thing, if it's speed and adventure you're after then Tea Pot Racing could be your niche. To celebrate all that creativity we will have a special fashion show in the afternoon. So join us on Saturday from 10am for a Steampunk Family Fun Day of science and magic with music food, and craft stalls. Oh and hot and cold food and refreshments. If you want to dress up, great, BUT you don't have to.
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