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Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery
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Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery
Norwich
NR1 3JQ
Norfolk
England
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Norwich Castle. Courtesy of Norfolk Museums.
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Collection details
Archaeology, Archives, Coins and Medals, Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art, Natural Sciences, Weapons and War
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Facilities
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Video presentation introducing the Castle with audio visual tour of dungeons and battlements.
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Contact details
All Tickets & Bookings (Tel)
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01603 493636
General Enquiries (Tel)
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01603 493625
24 hour Recorded Information (Tel)
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01603 493648
General information (Fax)
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01603 495909
E-mail
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museums@norfolk.gov.uk
Website
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www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk/default.asp?document=200.21
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Open
Core Times (including Bank Holidays)
Mon - Fri: 10am - 4.30pm
Sat: 10am - 5pm
Sun: 1 - 5pm
School half-terms, Easter & summer holidays
Mon - Sat: 10am - 5.30pm
Sun: 1 - 5pm
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Closed
24 - 26 Dec 2008 & 1 Jan 2009
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Admission charges
Adult: £3.00 - £5.80
Concession*: £2.60 - £4.95
Child: £2.20 - £4.25
Go For Less card holders: £1.50 - £2.90
*Disabled visitors, over 60s and students.
Reductions available for family groups.
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Description
One of the city's most famous landmarks, Norwich Castle was built by the Normans as a Royal Palace 900 years ago.
Now a museum and art gallery, the Castle is packed with treasures to inspire and intrigue visitors of all ages.
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Collections description
Norwich Castle is home to some of the most outstanding collections of fine art, archaeology and natural history. The collections are recognised as being of national importance.
There are impressive displays of Norwich Silver and the best collections anywhere of the Norwich School of Artists and Lowestoft Porcelain - plus, the world's largest collection of ceramic teapots.
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Articles
News In Brief - Week Ending November 14 2008
£4 Million Boost For Museum And Gallery Projects Across England
Heritage Open Days In Norwich Promise Tours, Towers and Talks
Public Explore Norwich Heritage Via Interactive Bluetooth 'Totems'
Norwich To Celebrate Its Mythical Roots With New Dragon Festival
National Archaeology Week 2008 In Norfolk And East Of England
Exciting Plans And New Acquisitions For Norwich Castle Museum
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Trails
Heritage Open Days 2008 - Get On The Trail Of The Norwich 12
England Expects - On The Trail Of Admiral Lord Nelson
Hidden Treasure Trail 4 - The People's Museum In The East Of England
Get Out Of The Office At Lunchtime And Visit A Norwich Museum or Heritage Site
Where To Find The Pre-Raphaelite Collections
Where To Find The Pre-Raphaelites In The Regions
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Events
Norfolk Painters 2008: Norwich Castle Celebrates
Exhibition (temporary)
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Available resources
Ancient Egyptians at the Castle
Resource or activity pack; Teachers' pack or notes; Worksheets or templates
Anglo-Saxons and Vikings at Norwich Castle
Resource or activity pack; Teachers' pack or notes; Website; Worksheets or templates
Medieval Realms at Norwich Castle
Resource or activity pack; Website; Worksheets or templates
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Information point provided
Guided tours
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Collections
General guide to collections available
Specialist publications on collections available
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
Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
Induction loops in lecture theatres
Parking for disabled available
Sign language interpretation available
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to some public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan
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Children and Families
Activities for pre-school children
Baby changing facilities
Events and resources for children and families
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
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
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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
Auditorium
Cafeteria
Library
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Picnic area
Refreshments
Research facilities for academics
Restaurant
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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