Swaffham Museum

Swaffham Museum We are a small, independent social history museum for Swaffham and the surrounding villages. The Carter Gallery has been updated and refurbished for this.

We are a small, independent social history museum for Swaffham and the surrounding villages in Norfolk from the Stone Age to the modern. Explore our history both by visiting the Museum and walking the circular trail. Home of the Symonds collection of figures based on characters from literature and history. Local heroes include Howard Carter the archaeologist, Admiral of the Fleet Sir Knyvet Wilson

VC, Jem Mace prize fighter, W E Johns author of the Biggles books and the Swaffham Pedlar. In 2022 we celebrate Howard Carter who discovered the tomb of Tutankhamun in 1922. In 2019 we opened the new Conflict and Consequences gallery, full of information about Swaffham's involvement in wars and conflicts.

We reopen fully tomorrow. Children and the young at heart can try our new Pedlar Trail to find the Pedlar’s dog. Free ad...
13/02/2026

We reopen fully tomorrow. Children and the young at heart can try our new Pedlar Trail to find the Pedlar’s dog. Free admission. Donation only.

Last few days to visit the Museum and Gift Shop this year. We close at 1pm on Saturday Dec 20. Museum reopens on Feb 14....
11/12/2025

Last few days to visit the Museum and Gift Shop this year. We close at 1pm on Saturday Dec 20. Museum reopens on Feb 14. The gift shop & information centre will open on Saturday mornings from Jan 10.

Half term when young people may be at a loose end, this will be a good way to have fun and learn about Swaffham.
25/10/2025

Half term when young people may be at a loose end, this will be a good way to have fun and learn about Swaffham.

Have you considered becoming a Friend of Swaffham Museum? For only £10 for LIFETIME membership you may visit for FREE as...
16/07/2025

Have you considered becoming a Friend of Swaffham Museum? For only £10 for LIFETIME membership you may visit for FREE as often as you wish.
And you will have first bite of the cherry at a reduced rate for any events and outings planned by the Friends.
Surely this is a 'no-brainer'?! And with school holidays round the corner, what better place to bring the children and grandchildren.

We are having a heat wave, a tropical heatwave, but swing by Swaffham Museum shop and browse these cool items! Our most ...
12/07/2025

We are having a heat wave, a tropical heatwave, but swing by Swaffham Museum shop and browse these cool items! Our most famous local hero complete with a Canaries scarf, now on a cushion, a fun addition to your outdoor space 😁 plus local produce and more.
Our volunteers look forward to welcoming into the museum and shop.

This Mourning Ring is on display and commemorates Elizabeth Say who died in 1722. She was the wife of Rev Robert Say, Vi...
10/07/2025

This Mourning Ring is on display and commemorates Elizabeth Say who died in 1722. She was the wife of Rev Robert Say, Vicar of Swafffham 1738-48, and Rector of St Mary’s Houghton-on-the-Hill 1748 to his death in 1764.
The ring was found on Campingland in Swaffham by a metal detectorist who sold it on Ebay. The purchaser sold it back to St Mary’s on learning the story of the restoration of the church.

Splendid new sliding glass doors to welcome you to the Museum, Gift Shop, Information Centre and Town Council.
09/07/2025

Splendid new sliding glass doors to welcome you to the Museum, Gift Shop, Information Centre and Town Council.

Address

Town Hall, 4 London Street
Swaffham
PE377DQ

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 1pm

Telephone

+441760721230

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