Museums
There are many more museums than those listed here that are attached to other attractions but for specific interest these seem to be the most notable.
For a county with a well recorded history stretching way back before the roman occupation this collection of museums seems rather twee. However - when in England...............!
Cromer Museum
Cromer
- Recent £500,000 refurbishment
- Displays incl: Archeology, Maritime, Natural Science and Social History
- All new Geology gallery
Pricing: Cheap
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Web: museums.norfolk.gov.uk
Tel: 01263 513543
Lynn Museum
Kings Lynn
- The museum has just undergone a major £1.2m development programme
- The history of West Norfolk including the Sea Henge gallery (a life size replica of a 4000 year old Bronze age timber circle)
Pricing: Reasonable
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Web: museums.norfolk.gov.uk
Tel: 01553 775 001
Muckleburgh Collection
Weybourne
- 120 tanks, guns and vehicles
- Tank driving and rides in 6-wheeler mega-truck
- Restaurant and shop
Pricing: Reasonable
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Web: muckleburgh.co.uk
Tel: 01263 588210
Peter Coke Shell Gallery
West Cliff, Sheringham
- Attached to Fisherman's Heritage Centre
- 150 remarkable shell sculptures and arrangements
- Jewellery, pottery and tapestry
Pricing: Cheap
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Web: sheringham-preservation.org.uk
Tel: 01263 824343
Poppy Line
Sheringham
- Independent Railway of 2005 with 10 miles of track
- Steam or vintage diesel trains and 3 stations
- Museum coach at Sheringham Station
Pricing: Varied
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Web: nnrailway.co.uk
Tel: 01263 820800
RNLI Henry Blogg Museum
Cromer
- RNLI history and rescues at sea
- Interactive displays, photos and models
- The H.F. Bailey Lifeboat
Pricing: Free / Donations
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Web: rnli.org.uk
Tel: 01263 511294
Sheringham Museum
Sheringham
- Re-opening in Spring 2010 following a major grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund
- Will house a unique collection of lifeboats, fishing boats and displays of local history
Pricing: TBA
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Web: sheringhammuseum.co.uk
Tel: 01263 821871
The Thursford Collection
Thursford, Nr Fakenham
- Majestic steam engines and carousels
- Fairground organs and wurlitzers
- Dickensian style gift shops and tea/coffee shops
Pricing: Reasonable
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Web: thursford.com
Tel: 01328 878477
