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A vibrant community history museum exploring the city’s fascinating past. The Museum of Norwich tells the city’s story from its early beginnings to now. Housed in an ancient building dating from the 1300s, the building has been a medieval merchant’s house, a house of correction and a shoe factory before becoming a museum in 1925. Visitors can explore Norwich’s industrial past through ten galleries, featuring engaging, object-rich displays, interactive experiences and captivating people’s stories. Learn about Norwich’s renowned textile and trendsetting shoe trade. Admire beautiful Norwich shawls, a restored Jacquard loom and the world’s first wire netting machine. Discover the surprising and more familiar industries made in this fine city, from celebration crackers to aircraft, and chocolate to everyone’s favourite yellow condiment, Colman’s Mustard. A highlight of the museum is a recreated pharmacist’s shop with over 2,500 objects, including mysterious concoctions and potions. You can also learn about the building’s past as the city’s prison, the Bridewell, its iconic flint wall and join one of the monthly tours of the magnificent undercroft.

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#2 History & Anthropology in Norwich #1 Industrial & heritage museums in Norwich #134 Industrial & heritage museums in England #24 Local museums in England #156 Industrial & heritage museums in United Kingdom #30 Local museums in United Kingdom #56 Local museums in Europe
Museum of Norwich at the Bridewell
Bridewell Alley
NR2 1AQ Norwich

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Opening hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday
10:00 – 16:30
Wednesday
10:00 – 16:30
Thursday
10:00 – 16:30
Friday
10:00 – 16:30
Saturday
10:00 – 16:30
Sunday Closed

Last admission 4pm

Bank Holidays: 10am-4.30pm

Closed: 25 and 26 December and 1 January

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Admission

Adults£8.20
Children£6.90
Concession£7.80

Free admission for children under 4.
Concession includes students, over 65s and disabled people
Adult discount available when purchased with child ticket
Free admission offered to select groups and partners - see website for full list of eligibility

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Facilities

Museum shop
Child-friendly
Wheelchair accessible

Location & Map

Bridewell Alley, Norwich

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Exhibitions

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Museum of Norwich at the Bridewell Reviews

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    The Museum of Norwich at the Bridewell offers visitors an informative journey through the city's rich history. Located in a former prison, the museum's setting adds an interesting backdrop to the exhibits. The displays cover various aspects of Norwich's past, from its industrial heritage to everyday life through the centuries. Many visitors appreciate the interactive elements and hands-on exhibits, which make the experience engaging for both adults and children. The museum does a good job of presenting local stories and artifacts, giving insight into Norwich's development over time. Some reviewers note that while the museum is not extensive, it provides a solid overview of the city's history. The staff are generally described as friendly and knowledgeable. A few visitors mention that some areas of the museum could benefit from updates or more detailed information. Despite its relatively small size, most visitors find the Museum of Norwich at the Bridewell to be a worthwhile stop for those interested in learning about the city's past.

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