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Stories of Lynn - Museum and Old Gaol Cells

Museum | King's Lynn | England | United Kingdom

The Stories of Lynn - Museum and Old Gaol Cells in King's Lynn is a fascinating museum that brings the history of this historic town to life. The museum is located in a building that formerly served as a prison, offering visitors the opportunity to explore both the history of the prison and the development of King's Lynn over the centuries.

The museum is dedicated to the social and cultural history of the town and its surroundings, showcasing a variety of exhibitions and artifacts that reflect the daily lives of people in different eras. A particular focus is on the prison cells, providing visitors with a unique insight into the lives of inmates and the conditions within the prison over the past centuries.

One outstanding exhibit is the King John Cup, a beautifully decorated drinking cup from the 14th century that is considered a rare example of secular medieval art. This and other artifact highlights illustrate the rich and poor who shaped the town's history, as well as the trade and prosperity that King's Lynn experienced over centuries.

The museum also offers interactive exhibitions and educational programs that allow visitors to delve deeper into local history. Using modern technology such as the Stories of Lynn app, visitors can guide themselves through the town and museum, receiving additional information and insights.

The connection between past and present is palpable throughout the museum, documenting not only the historical development of King's Lynn but also incorporating the life of the town in today's context. "Stories of Lynn" is therefore a place for anyone interested in the fascinating history of an important coastal town in Eastern England.

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Saturday Market Pl
King's Lynn
PE30 5DQ King's Lynn

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Opening hours

Sunday10:00 - 16:30
Monday10:00 - 16:30
Tuesday10:00 - 16:30
Wednesday10:00 - 16:30
Thursday10:00 - 16:30
Friday10:00 - 16:30
Saturday10:00 - 16:30

Reviews

154 Reviews

Adam James
20.10.2024

Lady at reception was really helpful and informative
Sue Richards
19.09.2024

Enjoyable snapshot into the history of Kings Lynn. Not a huge collection, but informative and educational.
Richard Porteous
08.09.2024

A good local museum that caters well for the younger generation with interactive games. The gaol is a highlight and informative insight into how justice was dispensed in the past.
James Bicknell
01.09.2024

Good little museum worth a look 👍
Jane
27.08.2024

Great place to visit. Lots of interesting things to see.
Graham Sykes
23.08.2024

This museum is very well presented. The interactive stuff works well (unlike many other places). Great use of technology. Very interesting.
Oliver Crown
21.07.2024

This wonderful attraction in the historic Town of Kings Lynn is a hidden gem. From King John to the modern era this place has something for everyone. From games and dressing up to eery prison cells this is a most go in Kings Lynn.
Hou DiJos
07.07.2024

Vast een leuk museum, kleinschalig, met zo’n rijke historie had er wel iets meer te zien daarover mogen zijn. Ga niet zeuren hierover daar we te moe waren om het goed binnen te laten komen. Altijd mooi om lokale musea te bezoeken. Wellicht een volgende keer beter vanuit mij dan.
Kev Kevin
06.07.2024

Good local history
Heather Gendek
01.07.2024

Wonderful museum! Beautifully put together. Interesting without being overwhelming. Old Gaols were enlightening too. The Old Hall upstairs is beautiful. Opposite the Cathedral, which is also lovely.
Janet Dent
21.06.2024

Really great small museum. Lots of interest for both adults and children.
Harriet Johnson
31.05.2024

Everyone was really helpful and keen to tell us things to do both at the museum and elsewhere in King's Lynn. Lots of hands on things for kids. My 3 year old really enjoyed the dolls house and my 5 year old played the boat shipping game. The old cells were too scary for my 5 year old tho. He legged it before we even saw them. The recordings of 'inmates' banging and requesting to come out were too much for him.
Donna O'driscoll
21.05.2024

Fantastic little hidden gem. Was fab to find this place and we all learned something. Have various things take place here so worth a look.
Judith Smith
02.05.2024

Good museum. Need a sign to it from the bus station.
K Carthew
19.04.2024

Small, but informative and well set out. The gaol inside is a good visit too.
Dave Dome
19.04.2024

Great little local newish museum that tells you the history of Lynn and has some important artifacts. It also has the old gaol where you can go in the original old cells and read and hear and even smell what it was like!
stephen mudie
11.04.2024

Small but interesting museum. King's Lynn has a thousand years of history and this place tells a lot of it.
Luis Medina Quizhpe
09.04.2024

Pretty good
Darren Manington
05.04.2024

Very interesting place to visit and see some of the amazing history involving Kings Lynn.
SC M
10.02.2024

A great little museum to learn about the town! Lots to see and discovery about the history of Kings Lynn. Not expensive at just under £10 for two adults and a child. The Gael was very interesting! And our 11year old loved the Mortal Kombat & Pac-Man games!!
Dingo welsh
10.01.2024

Very interesting, all the times we have been to Lynn, we have never been to the museum, the interaction screen very interesting. Well done, Lynn, a little gem
Sara Nelson
07.01.2024

Interesting museum sadly the guild hall was shut
Bethnal Bec
01.01.2024

Absolutely loved it!!! Definitely worth a visit when you're in Lynn
Tj Davis
26.09.2023

Great place full of lots to check out and explore for all the family. It has everything to the smell of an old prison cell to vintage video games you can actually play on at no extra charge
Heather B
19.09.2023

If you want know about kings Lynn, it's history. Then come, see kings Lynn history at The Stories museum. Various things on display connected to a wide range of places in time. Commercial to councils (mayor's, councilors) and how justice was carried out. A courtroom, prisoners cells and tools of punishment can be seen here to.
Heather Anderson
09.09.2023

Very interesting and well curated
Nikos Gkekas
02.09.2023

The museum has two parts. The first one, is dedicated to town's history and has a number of displays with artifacts from the past. Everything is well organised and wach room has a specific thene. Also there are a couple of corners are dedicated to kids and have interactive activities. The second part is the old gaol and have displays and artifacts from the old prison. It is a bit sad watching the punishment methods of the past but since it is part of the history, we should learn about it.
Stephen Murdock
31.08.2023

Excellent museum. Loads to do and the gaols are a treat! Mini retro gaming area while we were there too as a bonus.

 

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