Essential information
Come and visit our excellent museum, home to the iconic pre-historic monument ‘Seahenge’. We have superb collections tracing the history of King's Lynn and its surroundings: fairground collections, Life in the Fens, Invaders and Settlers, Maritime Heritage and Ancient Egyptian artefacts.
The essentials
- Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge holder
- Learning programme offer (max group size 75): EYFS, reception and key stage 1 and key stage 2
- Tailor-made visits
- Teacher-led visit: half day (max group size 60)
- Cost of teacher-led museum visit: FREE
- Schools day events: costs start at £3.50 per pupil
Museum overview
- Impressive location in a converted Baptist Chapel and school house
- Local history and archaeology collections
- Recently refurbished displays include many interactive exhibits
- Exhibitions programme
- Small museum shop with pocket money items
Parking
- Drop off point for coaches outside museum
Facilities for schools
- Indoor lunch space available
- Your school may benefit from help with travel costs
- The museum is a short walk to The Walks (Lynn’s historic urban park) and the Town’s historic waterfront
Access
- Accessible toilets
- Level access throughout
Bookings and further information
- Please book school visits in advance.
- Download an Expression of Interest Form. Fill in this simple form and return it to us today to start the booking process.
- Full details on booking your school visit
- Download risk assessment information
- For further information and enquiries contact lynn.museum@norfolk.gov.uk or call 01553 775001