Museums · East of England
Aldeburgh Museum
In or near Snape.
Aldeburgh Museum — independent Museum in the East of England, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Aldeburgh Museum is a museum in Suffolk, East of England. Built or established in 1913, it dates from the modern period. The site is within the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Suffolk Coastal parliamentary constituency. Postcode area IP15.
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Official information
Aldeburgh Museum offers visitors a chance to explore the town's history as a fishing and shipbuilding center, as well as its development into a seaside resort and artists' retreat. The museum is housed in the historic Moot Hall and features hands-on displays and fascinating collections.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Aldeburgh Museum is a modern museum located in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, in the East of England. Established in 1913, it is situated within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Suffolk Coast & Heaths. The museum showcases the local history and maritime heritage of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 52.1549, 1.6029
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- East Suffolk
- Parish
- Aldeburgh
- Postcode
- IP15 5DS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Suffolk Coastal
- Phone
- 01728 567767
- Established
- 1913
- Opening
- Daily 1pm–4pm; closed Carnival Monday, Aug 17th.
- Official site
- www.aldeburghmuseum.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q103038475 (CC0)
- commons: Aldeburgh Museum.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Aldeburgh Museum?
- Aldeburgh Museum is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP15 5DS), in the parish of Aldeburgh.
- What is Aldeburgh Museum?
- Aldeburgh Museum — independent Museum in the East of England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Aldeburgh Museum?
- Drivers can use postcode IP15 5DS.
- When was Aldeburgh Museum built?
- Built or established in 1913.
- Is Aldeburgh Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Aldeburgh Museum is part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Aldeburgh Museum?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IP15 5DS. It sits within the Suffolk Coastal parliamentary constituency.