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Museum Details
Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life
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21-23 White Hart Street
Thetford
IP24 1AA
Norfolk
England
Collection details
Archaeology
Archives
Coins and Medals
Costume and Textiles
Fine Art
Personalities
Science and Technology
Social History
Facilities
Shop: yes
Library: yes
Study area: yes
Contact details
General information (Tel)
:
01824 752599
General information (Fax)
:
01842 752599
E-mail
:
ancienthouse@norfolk.gov.uk
Website
:
http://www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk/default.asp?document=200.70
Open
17 March – 1 Nov 2008
Mon – Sat: 10am - 5pm
3 Nov 2008 – 28 March 2009
Mon – Sat: 10am - 4pm
Admission charges
Adult: £3.20
Concessions*: £2.65
Children (4-16): £1.75
Free admission for Museums Pass holders and children under 4yrs.
*Disabled visitors, over 60s and students.
Free admission for all visitors from 3 Nov 2008 - 28 March 2009.
Description
Set in a beautiful Tudor house with 21st century displays, this museum tells the remarkable story of Thetford and the Brecks. Discover rich collections alongside audio guides, films and animations.
Meet local people from Thetford's past, from the revolutionary philosopher Thomas Paine to the Sikh hero Maharajah Duleep Singh and from rabbit warreners to railways workers. Plus new shop and garden.
Articles
National Archaeology Week 2008 In Norfolk And East Of England
General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
Collections
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Children and Families
Events and resources for children and families
General Education
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Facilities
Library with public access
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Shop
Study facilities
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