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Cromer Museum

Image: A girl looking at a large fossil in a display case.

East Cottages
Tucker Street
Cromer
NR27 9HB
Norfolk
England

Collection details
Archaeology
Archives
Maritime
Natural Sciences
Social History

Facilities

Shop: yes
Library: yes
Study area: yes
Wheelchair access: yes

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
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