This museum showcases the history and culture of Wisbech and the surrounding Fenland area. Exhibits include a collection of Fenland artifacts, a recreated 19th-century street, and a gallery dedicated to the town's maritime heritage. The museum is housed in a beautiful 19th-century building and offers a unique insight into the region's past.
Small but interesting local museum, with an impressively eclectic collection, the Hugh point being amgbe original manuscript if Dickens great expectations. Unfortunately not best layout for those with limited mobility. While a lift is available to first floor, the gallery requires climbing a quite steep staircase. Good for a wander on day out, but not enough to justify a full day out. Luckily Wisbech has enough to add to this to make a fill an itinerary.
According to one of the volunteers this museum is the second oldest museum in England. The volunteers were very friendly and well informed. This is a nice, small museum with free entry. It had a dinosaur exhibition when we went. I would recommend visiting for a quick 30 minute visit
A fine museum of the old school variety. Tens of thousands of artifacts behind wavy glass cases. It's ideal for the quick visit to see a few items of local interest at a time. In an odd way, it's ideal for children. It doesn't require attention span to enjoy and wisely there is good dinosaur section! The slave trade exhibit is handled well. Few politics and much empathy. Children will grasp the essentials quickly. For adults the displays are eclectic and well connected to Fens life of the last few thousand years. It would take dozens of visits to check out each item. For those wanting serious research, book a time with the curator to use the search room. Commercial, legal and parish records available no other way are here. The curator himself knows the questions you didn't know to ask. Admission is free but be sure to leave 5PS per adult in the gift box to sustain this local treasure.
Amazing place full of so many different exhibits. There is something for everyone. Lovely building entrance is around the corner
Love this little old museum always something going on. It's not the natural history museum I know but there's so much to learn about our Fenland roots. Unless things have changed the best thing it's free to get in. Now that's a bargain you to can't refuse. Find out how the Romans drained the fens. How the Dutch come later and drained the rest. The fens is an amazing place it's like one of the wonders of the world. So why you wait, go and see for yourself. Honesty as always my lovelys, have a great time xxxx
Looks small on the outside but within it's twice the size. Staff are friendly and great for children to learn the history of Wisbech.
On-site services
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Assistive hearing loop
Toilets
Restaurant
Good for kids
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Small but interesting local museum, with an impressively eclectic collection, the Hugh point being amgbe original manuscript if Dickens great expectations. Unfortunately not best layout for those with limited mobility. While a lift is available to first floor, the gallery requires climbing a quite steep staircase. Good for a wander on day out, but not enough to justify a full day out. Luckily Wisbech has enough to add to this to make a fill an itinerary.
According to one of the volunteers this museum is the second oldest museum in England. The volunteers were very friendly and well informed. This is a nice, small museum with free entry. It had a dinosaur exhibition when we went. I would recommend visiting for a quick 30 minute visit
A fine museum of the old school variety. Tens of thousands of artifacts behind wavy glass cases. It's ideal for the quick visit to see a few items of local interest at a time. In an odd way, it's ideal for children. It doesn't require attention span to enjoy and wisely there is good dinosaur section! The slave trade exhibit is handled well. Few politics and much empathy. Children will grasp the essentials quickly. For adults the displays are eclectic and well connected to Fens life of the last few thousand years. It would take dozens of visits to check out each item. For those wanting serious research, book a time with the curator to use the search room. Commercial, legal and parish records available no other way are here. The curator himself knows the questions you didn't know to ask. Admission is free but be sure to leave 5PS per adult in the gift box to sustain this local treasure.
Amazing place full of so many different exhibits. There is something for everyone. Lovely building entrance is around the corner
Love this little old museum always something going on. It's not the natural history museum I know but there's so much to learn about our Fenland roots. Unless things have changed the best thing it's free to get in. Now that's a bargain you to can't refuse. Find out how the Romans drained the fens. How the Dutch come later and drained the rest. The fens is an amazing place it's like one of the wonders of the world. So why you wait, go and see for yourself. Honesty as always my lovelys, have a great time xxxx
Looks small on the outside but within it's twice the size. Staff are friendly and great for children to learn the history of Wisbech.
