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Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery
Image: View of the Castle keep at Norwich Castle
Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery
Norwich
NR1 3JQ
Norfolk
England
Collection details
Archaeology
Archives
Coins and Medals
Decorative and Applied Art
Fine Art
Natural Sciences
Weapons and War
Facilities
Food: yes
Shop: yes
Guided tours: yes
Baby changing facilities: yes
Library: yes
Study area: yes
Wheelchair access: yes
Visual disability facilities: yes
Hearing disability facilities: yes
Video presentation introducing the Castle with audio visual tour of dungeons and battlements.
Contact details
All Tickets & Bookings (Tel)
:
01603 493636
General Enquiries (Tel)
:
01603 493625
24 hour Recorded Information (Tel)
:
01603 493648
General information (Fax)
:
01603 495909
E-mail
:
museums@norfolk.gov.uk
Website
:
www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk/default.asp?document=200.21
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
Closed
24 - 26 Dec 2008 & 1 Jan 2009
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.
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.
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.
Articles
£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
MGM Commendations - The Best Of May 2008
Trails
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
Events
This is Modern Art! Works from the Norwich Castle Collection
; Exhibition
Norfolk Painters 2008: Norwich Castle Celebrates
Exhibition
Norwich Castle Open Art Show
Exhibition
Available resources
Ancient Egyptians at the Castle
; Resouce pack; Teachers' pack; Worksheet
Anglo-Saxons and Vikings at Norwich Castle
Resouce pack; Teachers' pack; Website; Worksheet
Medieval Realms at Norwich Castle
; Resouce pack; Website; Worksheet
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