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Museum Of East Anglian Life
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Museum Of East Anglian Life
Iliffe Way
Stowmarket
IP14 1DL
Suffolk
England
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Collection details
Agriculture, Archives, Costume and Textiles, Land Transport, Science and Technology, Social History
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Contact details
General information (Tel)
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01449 612229
General information (Fax)
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01449 672307
E-mail
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enquiries@eastanglianlife.org.uk
Website
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www.eastanglianlife.org.uk
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Open
Sunday 30th March until Friday 31st October:
Mondays to Saturdays from 10:00 - 17:00 and Sundays 11:00 - 17:00
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Admission charges
Adult £6.50
Concession £5.50
Child (4 to 16) £3.50
Family £17.50
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Description
The museum is an independent trust which operates as a non-profit making company, limited by guarantee and registered as a charity. The 70 acre site is part of the former Abbot's Hall estate, generously made available in trust by the late Misses E.T. and V.M. Longe.
The museum's collections began under the aegis of the Suffolk Local History Council in the 1950s. The gift of a permanent site at Stowmarket made effective display and exhibition possible. Since the first public opening in 1967 the museum has steadily grown.
The museum has several buildings of historic merit and all, with the exception of Abbot's Hall barn, have been moved to the site. They include a watermill, a windpump, a blacksmith's forge, a chapel and an industrial workshop. A variety of displays covers subjects as diverse as domestic life, agriculture and industry.
Crops are grown to demonstrate old farming techniques, traditional breeds of farm animals graze and work the land. There is a regular programme of demonstrations and special events which help to interpret the collections more fully. Schools are catered for with specially prepared handbooks and worksheets and a programme of activity days, in which pupils are encouraged to participate.
For the visitor who wants to spend all day at the museum there is much to see and an attractive site to enjoy. There are plenty of picnic tables around and a cafe in the Home Close serving hot and cold refreshments.
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Articles
News In Brief - Week Ending August 31 2008
274 Year Old Fire Engine Given To Museum Of East Anglian Life
Summer 2008 Holiday Ideas At UK Heritage Sites And Museums
Museum of East Anglian Life Gears Up For Stowmarket Festival Of Beer 2008
News In Brief - Week Ending May 11 2008
News In Brief - Week Ending March 8 2008
News In Brief - Week Ending September 16 2007
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
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Collections
General guide to collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
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Disability Access
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to some public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan
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Children and Families
Baby changing facilities
Events and resources for children and families
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General Education
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Loan service
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
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Schools Education
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
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Facilities
Library with public access
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Research facilities for academics
Restaurant
Shop
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Information published here was believed to be correct at the time it was prepared. Welsh language pages developed with CYMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales, funded by the Welsh Assembly Government.
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