Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life

21-23 White Hart Street
Thetford
Norfolk
IP24 1AA
England

Website

E-mail

ancienthouse@norfolk.gov.uk

Telephone

01824 752599

Fax

01842 752599

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
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Set in a beautiful Tudor house with 21st century displays, this museum tells the remarkable story of Thetford and the Brecks. Discover rich collections alongside audio guides, films and animations.

Meet local people from Thetford's past, from the revolutionary philosopher Thomas Paine to the Sikh hero Maharajah Duleep Singh and from rabbit warreners to railways workers. Plus new shop and garden.

Venue Type:

Museum

 Opening hours

<b>1 April – 30 September 2010</b>
Tues – Sat: 10am – 5pm

<b>1 October 2010 – 31 March 2011</b>
Tues – Sat: 10am – 4pm

Closed Sundays and Mondays

Closed: 24 - 27 December 2011 & 1 January 2012

 Admission charges

Adult: £3.70
Concession*: £3.10
Young Person (4-16): £2.00
Museums Pass holders, Friends of Ancient House and under 4s free. Discounts for groups, ring 01842 752599 for details.

<em>*Disabled visitors, over 60s and students.</em>

<b>Free admission</b> for all visitors from <b>October - March</b>

 General services and facilities
  • Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
  • Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
  • Shop
 Children and families
  • Events and resources for children and families
 Schools services and facilities
  • Direct teaching services for schools
  • Primary school education service available
  • Education facilities available
 Research and adult learning
  • Adult lectures and courses held
  • Library with public access
  • Study facilities

21-23 White Hart Street
Thetford
Norfolk
IP24 1AA
England

Website

E-mail

ancienthouse@norfolk.gov.uk

Telephone

01824 752599

Fax

01842 752599

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.

Collection details

Archaeology, Archives, Coins and Medals, Costume and Textiles, Fine Art, Personalities, Science and Technology, Social History

Collections services

  • Object identification and/or written enquiry service
  • Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)

21-23 White Hart Street
Thetford
Norfolk
IP24 1AA
England

Website

E-mail

ancienthouse@norfolk.gov.uk

Telephone

01824 752599

Fax

01842 752599

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.