Museums · East of England
The Food Museum
In or near Onehouse.
The Food Museum — a museum in england-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Stowmarket · 1.1 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Food Museum is a museum located in england-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Food Museum is the UK's only museum dedicated to food, showcasing how food is grown, made, and consumed. Visitors can explore a vast 84-acre site featuring 17 historic buildings and a collection of nearly 40,000 objects related to food history. The museum offers various hands-on activities, exhibitions, and events for all ages.
Place summary
The Food Museum is located in the East of England, postcode IP14. This museum focuses on the history and significance of food production and consumption in Britain. It showcases various exhibits that explore the social and cultural aspects of food throughout the ages.
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- Coordinates
- 52.1840, 0.9878
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- Mid Suffolk
- Parish
- Stowmarket
- Postcode
- IP14 1DL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket
- Phone
- +44 1449 612229
- Nearest railway station
- Stowmarket — 1.1 km
- Opening
- Apr-Oct Tu-Su 10:00-17:00, PH Mo 10:00-17:00; Nov-Mar Tu-Su 10:00-16:00, PH Mo 10:00-16:00
- Official site
- foodmuseum.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/59463717 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Food Museum?
- The Food Museum is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP14 1DL), in the parish of Stowmarket.
- What is The Food Museum?
- The Food Museum — a museum in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Food Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Stowmarket, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP14 1DL.
- How do I get to The Food Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Stowmarket, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP14 1DL.