Gladstone Pottery Museum

At Gladstone you can see demonstrations of traditional skills and try your hand at throwing a pot, making a bone china flower or painting pottery for a small extra charge. 

We also have an exciting programme of events and activities for all ages.

Trueʼs Yard Fisherfolk Museum

Mrs Petts

The last surviving fisherfolk yard

For visitors to discover and enjoy Lynn’s North End past and present is the aim and the Museum has remarkable heritage assets. At its heart is the last surviving fisherfolk yard with cottages. Though 4 of the 6 cottages were demolished in the 1930’s, the two remaining were built in the late 18^th century, and their historic fabric and fixtures are largely intact. In 1818 William True purchased True’s Yard for £295, hence its name.

The Museum’s HLF extension project

In 2009 the Museum’s HLF extension project included the discovery of a small smokehouse at 3-5 St Ann’s Street. The latter property is late 18^th and 19^th Its industrial rear range was converted for domestic use but the historic fabric remained. This allowed the restoration of the smokehouse to enrich True’s Yard as a heritage site and attraction.

True’s Yard is of special architectural and historic interest

True’s Yard not only informs visitors about Lynn’s built up environment or housing for much of its population in the 18^th and 19^th centuries, but contrasts nicely with the town’s grand merchant mansions. Survival of such Georgian working class dwellings in urban England is rare. Indeed, True’s Yard is of special architectural and historic interest from a national perspective, and the two cottages and smokehouse were listed grade 2 by English Heritage in 2009.

Officially opened in March 1993

True’s Yard was officially opened by HRH, The Prince of Wales, in March 1993. In February 2010 an extension to the Museum was opened by HM The Queen, accompanied by HRH Prince Philip. Since 1991 nearly 250,000 people have visited this community Museum.

5th Battalion – Norfolk Regiment arriving King’s Lynn Station 1914

Herschel Museum of Astronomy

The Herschel Museum of Astronomy is dedicated to the many achievements of the Herschels, who were distinguished astronomers as well as talented musicians. It was from this house, using a telescope of his own design that William discovered the planet Uranus in 1781.

Purton Museum

Purton Museum is home to an interesting collection reflecting Purton’s long heritage from Neolithic times to the modern day. Of particluar note is a comprehensive collection of agricultural hand tools and dairy equipment – evidence of the village’s past reliance on the land.

Ipswich Transport Museum

We house a fabulous collection of transport and engineering objects relating to Ipswich and the surrounding area. We’re a volunteer run Museum, and trace our roots back to 1965, when Eric Mouser bought an old Dennis Ace bus. That bus spawned a collection of over 100 major exhibits all with local connections in that they were made or used in and around Ipswich.

So, whether you are interested in buses, lorries, bikes, cranes or carriages, social history or just want to know a bit more about the area, you will find our museum a fascinating place.

In addition to the big stuff we’ve got loads of supporting objects and ephemera to help tell stories and explain why our objects are so important – everyday sights from yesteryear saved for your enjoyment today!

Chiltern Open Air Museum

Founded in 1976 to rescue threatened historic buildings

Chiltern Open Air Museum was founded in 1976 with the aim of rescuing threatened buildings.  More than thirty historic building have now been saved and rebuilt at the site, and there are more in store.  The Museum only accepts buildings that would otherwise be demolished.

The Museum’s collection focuses on vernacular buildings – the past houses and workplaces of ordinary people that are gradually disappearing from the landscape.  In the Chilterns, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on London’s doorstep, the pressures of redevelopment are particularly great.  Chiltern Open Air Museum preserves a heritage that would otherwise have been lost.

The Museum is a registered charity and receives no regular grants towards its running costs or capital projects.  We are grateful for the fantastic support of over 200 volunteers and the Friends of the Museum Association.

Mission Statement:

Telling the story of the unique history of the Chilterns through buildings, landscapes and culture for the enjoyment, inspiration and learning of present and future communities.

John Moore Museum

The John Moore Museum is nestled in a row of historic timber-framed buildings close to the Abbey in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire.

The museum was established in 1980 in memory of the writer and naturalist, John Moore. Today it is also home to an extensive Natural History collection featuring specimens of the mammals and birds native to our countryside, woodlands, wetlands and farmland.

A few doors away is The Merchant’s House, a two storey building which has been beautifully restored and furnished to show the construction of a 15th century shop and dwelling.

The museum has recently renovated the Old Baptist Chapel, originally a late medieval hall house which was later converted for use as a Nonconformist meeting house.

We run a varied events calendar including live animal events, living history days and talks.

For schools, we are open all year round and have an extensive education programme, proving museum workshops, outreach and loans focused on the Tudors, local history, science (living things and habitats) and much more.

Adult groups can also visit all year round. We offer special terms for groups, including tours and talks. Please contact us for more information.

Bishopʼs Stortford Museum

Alyth Museum

Culture Perth and Kinross is a dynamic new charitable trust established on 1 April 2016, taking forward the delivery of museums, libraries, archives, family and local history and creative learning in Perth and Kinross.

Our vision is to be at the heart of a cultural community that connects peoples ideas, knowledge and collections. Our mission is to develop and deliver a range of sector leading services, public programmes and partnerships which engage a wide and diverse audience in the best of local, national and international culture.

The Old Grammar School, Castletown