Lynn Museum

Museum | King's Lynn | England | United Kingdom

The Lynn Museum in King's Lynn is a fascinating museum that showcases the history of the city and the West Norfolk region. It offers a wide collection focusing on the social, industrial, and archaeological development of the area. One of the most famous exhibitions includes the Bronze Age finds, particularly the spectacular "Seahenge", a unique wooden circle discovered on the Norfolk coast. This discovery is considered one of the most significant archaeological finds of the 21st century and is a highlight of the collection.

In addition to the prehistoric exhibition, the museum also provides interesting insights into the maritime history of King's Lynn, which played a key role in trade and shipping. This includes maritime artifacts, models of shipwrecks, and information on the development of the port. The history of the textile industry in the region is also honored, as King's Lynn was once a center for wool processing.

The museum also features exhibitions on local history, significant personalities of King's Lynn, and various aspects of everyday life in the region, both in the past and present. Visitors can learn more about the region's development, its role in British history, and its cultural contributions.

The Lynn Museum is not only a place of education but also offers interactive elements to promote understanding and interest in local history. It is a valuable cultural center for the region, providing interesting insights for both locals and tourists.

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Market St
PE30 1NL King's Lynn

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Opening hours

Sunday--
Monday--
Tuesday10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday10:00 - 17:00
Thursday10:00 - 17:00
Friday10:00 - 17:00
Saturday10:00 - 17:00

Reviews

269 Reviews

Angela Deal
26.01.2025

Very interesting place with changing exhibitions.
Terri Lucas
23.01.2025

Really enjoyed our trip here and it was free. Lots of interesting artifacts to look at
Rakshith Venkataramani
31.12.2024

Lovely museum
Andy Knight
16.12.2024

For a small museum I learnt a lot about King's Lynn and the surrounding areas and farther Christmas made my in-laws day too
Alan Foreman
02.10.2022

Toilets are available, but no food or drink is available. There are cafes nearby.
Dave wrighting
15.12.2024

So much packed into a fairly small museum. The Seahenge exhibition is especially good. The staff are friendly and helpful. Allow about an hour for your visit.
Tina Lockey
08.11.2024

Fantastic little day so much knowledge fantastic museum a must visit
Chris Bone
30.10.2024

Lovely little Museum.
Nigel Stoten
17.10.2024

Very interesting and informative.
Sharon Moxon
05.10.2024

Great little museum and free to enter from October onwards, winter months
Kay Reeve
04.09.2024

Spent some time here with my granddaughter. She loved the range of exhibits and table activities. Staff friendly, she enjoyed the treasure trail worksheet. Displays had clear information and labels, with a wide variety of artefacts ranging many eras.
Jonathan Powell
11.08.2024

Seahenge, and an eclectic mix of historical artifacts from the history of kings Lynn, plus some other exhibits.
Chris Hagger
10.08.2024

Small but perfectly formed
Neil Fishwick
14.07.2024

Fascinating display of the Seahenge.
nevillerover
11.07.2024

Nice little museum but the council accountants have got the pricing all wrong. I suggest you go in one hour before closing when it costs a more reasonable £2 rather than than an unreasonable £6. An hour is plenty of time
Ajmal Mahmood
03.07.2024

Nice small museum. Friendly staff and situated in the town centre with other attractions closeby
Simon Wilcock
02.07.2024

Great little museum housed in an old church. Here for the seahenge exhibition - fascinating stuff. Staff friendly and highly informative on the history of Kings Lynn. Recommend a visit, well worth the (modest) price
Jeremy Pike
01.07.2024

Good little museum, lots of local history.
Peter Simpson
28.06.2024

Unfortunately sea henge is shut during refurbishment, as detailed in the reply there is a really good online tour on the website! Lovely, well produced site!
William Gillings
30.06.2024

Another great museum with fascinating insights into Kings lynn of the past. Part of the museum was being renovated so we were only charged half price!Lots of artefacts on display, and a fantastic amount of old photos, which really showed what Kings lynn was like. Highly recommended to visit.
Brenda Gillings
27.06.2024

Great little museum we'll worth a visit
Aidan Tolhurst
17.06.2024

Broad level of information available here helping to solidify Lynn as a cultural hotspot in the UK. Activities also available for kids. Cheap tickets and accessible, would recommend.
Joli B
10.08.2018

I would like this museum.

 

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