We are a small, independent social history museum for Swaffham and the surrounding villages in Norfolk from the Stone Age to the modern. Explore our history both by visiting the Museum and walking the circular trail. Home of the Symonds collection of figures based on characters from literature and history. Local heroes include Howard Carter the archaeologist, Admiral of the Fleet Sir Knyvet Wilson VC, Jem Mace prize fighter, W E Johns author of the Biggles books and the Swaffham Pedlar. In 2022 we celebrate Howard Carter who discovered the tomb of Tutankhamun in 1922. The Carter Gallery has been updated and refurbished for this. In 2019 we opened the new Conflict & Consequences gallery, about Swaffham's involvement in wars and conflicts.
Small museum of local history. Friendly staff and interesting exhibits.
Superb local museum with fascinating exhibits and lots of quirky artefacts. The volunteers who staff the museum were lovely and friendly; they greeted us and pointed out a few of the special items in the collection. A perfect asset to a perfect town> We will be back!
The room devoted to Howard Carter was fascinating. Also the prehistoric material, and the display featuring Monique Slavin.
Great little museum with some really interesting social history elements. The small Howard Carter room is super and poses some interesting and thoughtful questions. Volunteers really helpful and gave our children a trail to complete as well as things for the journey home
Lovely little museum with very friendly staff.
Had a lovely time visiting this museum and the staff very polite and helpful well worth a visit
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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Good for kids
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Small museum of local history. Friendly staff and interesting exhibits.
Superb local museum with fascinating exhibits and lots of quirky artefacts. The volunteers who staff the museum were lovely and friendly; they greeted us and pointed out a few of the special items in the collection. A perfect asset to a perfect town> We will be back!
The room devoted to Howard Carter was fascinating. Also the prehistoric material, and the display featuring Monique Slavin.
Great little museum with some really interesting social history elements. The small Howard Carter room is super and poses some interesting and thoughtful questions. Volunteers really helpful and gave our children a trail to complete as well as things for the journey home
Lovely little museum with very friendly staff.
Had a lovely time visiting this museum and the staff very polite and helpful well worth a visit
