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The Norfolk Nelson Museum, Great Yarmouth
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Norfolk Nelson Museum
26 South Quay
Great Yarmouth
NR30 2RG
Norfolk
England
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Nelson at the Nile Tables in the museum's Merton Room.
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Collection details
Archives, Coins and Medals, Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art, Maritime, Personalities, Social History, Weapons and War
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Contact details
General information (Tel)
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01493 850 698
E-mail
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curator@nelson-museum.co.uk
Website
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www.nelson-museum.co.uk
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Open
Nov 1st - March 30th
Mon-Fri 1000-1600
Sun 1300-1600
April 1st - October 31st
Mon - Fri 10.00 - 17.00
Sun 13.00 - 16.00
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Closed
See website for Christmas opening hours.
Closed March 31st for Volunteer Training
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Admission charges
Adults £3.20
Children £1.90
Concessions £2.70
Families £8.50
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Discounts
Museums Association
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Description
The Norfolk Nelson Museum celebrates the life and times of Horatio Nelson, England's famous Naval hero. Explore Nelson's career, from his Norfolk childhood through his famous battles to his tragic, heroic death, with our great displays and our hands-on activities. Try our hammock, play ship's games, examine cannon from Nelson's time or sit in our sunny picnic area. Avoid the rats and listen out for the cannon fire! The Blue Room Gallery has new displays ever year, so come and see what's on.
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Collections description
The museum is a key location for secondary memorabilia relating to Nelson, his life and times. The collection comprises oil and watercolour paintings, miniatures, prints, ceramics, medals, busts, memorabilia and modern souvenirs. We also have excellent holdings of contemporary documents, letters, broadsheets and manuscripts relating to Nelson, his family and the Navy and a fantastic library (items from which can be viewed by prior arrangement).
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Key artists and exhibits
Horatio Nelson
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Samuel Drummond
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Matthew Keymer
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oil
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watercolour
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miniature
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document
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letter
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broadsheet
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manuscript
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book
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bust
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ceramic
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print
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map
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chart
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plan
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Emma Hamilton
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medal
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William Hamilton
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Fanny Nelson
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Hoste
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Matcham
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Mahan
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Nile Tables
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Battle of the Nile
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Battle of St Vincent
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Battle of Trafalgar
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Battle of Copenhagen
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Naval life
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Sea life
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sailor
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garden
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rat
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Norfolk
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Burnham Thorpe
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HMS Victory
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Navy
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Articles
England Expects - Year Long Festival To Mark Trafalgar Bicentenary
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Trails
England Expects - On The Trail Of Admiral Lord Nelson
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Available resources
Education service
Audio file or podcast; CD-ROM or DVD; Handling collection or artefacts; Online game or interactive; Resource or activity pack; Software; Taught session (schools); Teachers' pack or notes; Virtual exhibition or images; Website; Worksheets or templates; Workshop or activity session (Resource)
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
Information point provided
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Collections
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Public access available to collections information
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Disability Access
Induction loops in exhibition spaces
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to all public areas
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Children and Families
Activities for pre-school children
Children's play area
Events and resources for children and families
Gardens open to public
Picnic area
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General Education
Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
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Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available
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Facilities
Facilities for private functions and events
Gardens open to public
Library
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Picnic area
Research facilities for academics
Shop
Study facilities
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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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