Museum of Norwich at the Bridewell

Museum of Norwich at the Bridewell Museum of Norwich at the Bridewell The museum is fully accessible and family friendly. Booking online preferred but not always essential.
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The Museum of Norwich is the place to find out about the history of the city and its people, located in the heart of the charming Norwich Lanes quarter. This fine ancient building is home to ten galleries, jam-packed with intriguing objects such as a giant Jacquard loom, 1960s Speedway bike and hundreds of exquisite shoes. Settle down in the 1950s living room, catch a short film in the recreated c

inema or step back in time in the nostalgic chemist shop. Grab a take out from the coffee shop opposite and enjoy it in our pretty courtyard, a quiet space away from the bustle of the city centre. http://ow.ly/nzif50GGg9Y

Covid precautions are in place including enhanced ventilation, extra cleaning, hand sanitiser stations and lots of space to socially distance.

02/09/2026
01/09/2026

It tells the stories of 10 men with links to East Anglia's air bases and the United States military.

22/08/2026

⏰ Last reminder to visit the Museum of Norwich for FREE! 🏛️

If you've been meaning to go, don't miss out! The Museum of Norwich in Bridewell Alley is offering FREE entry until 29th August as part of its 100th anniversary celebrations.

Explore 10 fascinating galleries, discover Norwich's incredible history, and enjoy a great family day out without paying the usual admission.

📍 Museum of Norwich at Bridewell Alley
🗓️ Free entry ends 29th August (closed Sundays and Mondays)

Have you taken advantage of the free entry yet?

22/08/2026
22/08/2026

A Free Tour of The Assembly House – The Assembly House, Sun 30 Aug 2026 - We hope you are able to join us for a free tour of The Assembly House curated by guide Roxanne Matthews, funded by The Assembly House Trust. Tickets must be pre-booked. Please Note * Tours begin at 10am and are 1.5 hours lo...

Come down to Bridewell Alley today and visit the museum. Enjoy free entry, meet our artist in residence Pinch in our cor...
22/08/2026

Come down to Bridewell Alley today and visit the museum.

Enjoy free entry, meet our artist in residence Pinch in our corner shop and let the kids explore with our trail and activities.

Free entry is also on next week Tues - Sat 10.00 - 16.30

Thank you to the Norwich Freemen
for their generous support ❤️

21/08/2026

We have loved having in our little corner shop today!

Catch them on their last day tomorrow.

Ask them about the beautiful painting we commissioned, be in with the chance of winning a free print & check out their other work.

20/08/2026

Address

Bridewell Alley
Norwich
NR21AQ

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 4:30pm
Thursday 10am - 4:30pm
Friday 10am - 4:30pm
Saturday 10am - 4:30pm

Telephone

01603 629127

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