Museums · East of England
Norfolk Museums Collections
In or near Norwich.
Norfolk Museums Collections — the collections held by the Norfolk Museums Service.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Norwich · 0.8 km
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Norfolk Museums Collections is a museum in Norfolk, East of England. Built or established in 1894, it dates from the Victorian period. It sits within the Norwich South parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Norwich, about 0.8 km away. Postcode area NR1.
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Official information
Norfolk Museums Collections is a network of ten museums and galleries in Norfolk, England, managed by Norfolk Museums Service. The collections encompass a wide range of subjects, including archaeology, art, natural history, and social history, showcasing both local heritage and global artifacts.
Place summary
Norfolk Museums Collections is a museum located in Norwich, East of England. Established in 1894, it showcases a range of artefacts from the Victorian era. The collection reflects the cultural and historical significance of Norfolk.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6286, 1.2964
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Norwich
- Parish
- Norwich, unparished area
- Postcode
- NR1 3JQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Norwich South
- Established
- 1894
- Nearest railway station
- Norwich — 0.8 km
- Opening
- Jul 1-Sep 29 Mo-Sa 10:00-17:00, Su 13:00-17:00; Sep 30-Jun 30 Mo-Sa 10:00-16:30, Su 13:00-16:30
- Official site
- norfolkmuseumscollections.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q55361621 (CC0)
- commons: Norwich Castle - panoramio (1).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Norfolk Museums Collections?
- Norfolk Museums Collections is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR1 3JQ), in the parish of Norwich, unparished area.
- What is Norfolk Museums Collections?
- Norfolk Museums Collections — the collections held by the Norfolk Museums Service.
- How do I get to Norfolk Museums Collections?
- The nearest railway station is Norwich, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR1 3JQ.
- When was Norfolk Museums Collections built?
- Built or established in 1894.
- How do I get to Norfolk Museums Collections?
- The nearest railway station is Norwich, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR1 3JQ.