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Cromer Museum
A girl looking at a large fossil in a display case.   East Cottages
Tucker Street
Cromer
NR27 9HB
Norfolk
England
Courtesy of Norfolk Museums.
Collection details
Archaeology, Archives, Maritime, Natural Sciences, Social History
Facilities
Shop: yes Library: yes Study area: yes Wheelchair access: yes
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Contact details
General information (Tel) : 01263 513543
General information (Fax) : 01263 511651
E-mail : cromer.museum@norfolk.gov.uk
Website : www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk/default.asp?Document=200.60
Open
1 March - 31 Oct 2008
Mon - Sat: 10am - 5pm
Sun: 2 - 5pm

1 Nov 2008 - 28 Feb 2009
Mon - Sat: 10am - 4pm
Closed Sundays
Closed
24 - 26 Dec 2008 & 1 Jan 2009
Admission charges
Adult: £2.90
Concession*: £2.65
Young Person (4-16): £1.75
Adult in family group: £2.60
Museums Pass holders, Friends of Cromer Museum and under 4s free.
Discounts for family groups and organised groups of 10+, ring 01263 513543 for details.
*Disabled visitors, over 60s and students.
Description
Come and explore this cosy Victorian fisherman's cottage and imagine what it was like to live in Cromer at the end of the 19th century.

Delve into the 'Old Cromer' Gallery with its displays of historic photographs and illustrations of the town. Discover Cromer's history as a Victorian seaside resort with its fine hotels and scandal of mixed bathing. Learn about the daring rescues of Henry Blogg and the Cromer lifeboatmen.


Articles
Norfolk's Cromer Museum Celebrates 30 Years
Norfolk Mammoth Finds - Public Are Eyes And Ears Say Experts
MGM 2006 - Events In The East Of England - A Feast Of Fun!
Museum Re-Openings Mark Spring In The East Of England
£500,000 Museum Redevelopment Gets Underway In Cromer

Trails
Hidden Treasure Trail 4 - The People's Museum In The East Of England

Available resources
Seaside Holidays in the Past  Teachers' pack or notes; Virtual exhibition or images; Website; Worksheets or templates
 

General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Collections
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Public access available to collections information
Disability Access
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to some public areas
Children and Families
Activities for pre-school children
Events and resources for children and families
General Education
Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Secondary school education service available
Facilities
Library with public access
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Research facilities for academics
Shop
Study facilities