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Ms Carolyn Wingfield
Address
Museum Street,
Saffron Walden,
Essex,
CB10 1JL
Details
Discover a world of hidden treasures in one of the country’s oldest local purpose-built museums. This award-winning museum explores the archaeology, natural history and social history of north-west Essex and the wider world.
Our collections include: Ancient Egypt, Archaeology, Ceramics and Glass, Costume and Textiles, Geology, Furniture and Woodwork, Local and Social History, Natural History and World Cultures. From stone axes to Samurai armour, Saxon riches to shields, spears and swords. You will also find toys, decorative arts, an Ancient Egyptian Mummy and a glove given away by Mary Queen of Scots on the eve of her execution.
At our family-friendly museum children can excavate in the archaeological sandpit, meet Wallace the Lion or explore the natural history discovery centre. With a rolling programme of special exhibitions, activities and events throughout the year, there’s always something new to see and do!
Pic nic in our grounds next to the ruins of the 12th century Walden Castle or, walk to the centre of the medieval market town where you can shop, eat, relax and explore.
There is a small car park and access for disabled visitors.
Opening details
Prices
Adult single visit £2.50,
Concession (over 65 or student) single visit £1.25,
Children (under18 yrs) Free
Events at this Venue
date | event |
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Fri 15 Nov - Sun 22 Mar | Exhibition: From Death Masks to Diaries |
Directions
Map reference: TL 538386 Lat: 52.02476 Long: 0.24024
By Road:
From the M11 : Exit at Bishop's Stortford from South, follow B1383/B1052 to Saffron Walden. From north there is no exit at Stumps Cross (jct 9). Leave M11 at jct 10.
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Facilities
Baby changing facilities
Disabled toilets
Facilities for educational visits
Picnic site
Public toilets
Accepts groups
Children welcome
Disabled access
Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
Smoking not allowed