Lowestoft Maritime Museum

Lowestoft Maritime Museum charts the town's maritime story through a formidable collection of displays featuring fleets of model boats, photographs and objects, atmospheric recreations of scenes from the past, and hands-on activities for all ages. There is a small cinema showing archived films, a wheelhouse, a recreation of Sir Christopher Cockerell's workshop, in which he invented the hovercraft, The Prunier Trophy, a vast art collection, trails for children, and much more. Every picture and object tells a story and museum volunteers are always ready to offer information and listen to visitors' reminiscences that add to their knowledge.

The museum is situated on one level, offers wheelchair accessibility, WC, and free parking is available alongside the museum on Whapload Road and a nearby car park. Our well-stocked shop offers souvenirs, gifts and books. Refreshments are available on the same site, within Sparrow's Nest Gardens. Guide dogs and assistance dogs are welcome.

Timings

Friday 11 September:

1000-1600, last admission at 1500.

Saturday 12 September:

1000-1600, last admission at 1500.

Sunday 13 September:

1000-1600, last admission at 1500.

Monday 14 September:

1000-1600, last admission at 1500.

Tuesday 15 September:

1000-1600, last admission at 1500.

Wednesday 16 September:

1000-1600, last admission at 1500.

Thursday 17 September:

1000-1600, last admission at 1500.

Friday 18 September:

1000-1600, last admission at 1500.

Saturday 19 September:

1000-1600, last admission at 1500.

Sunday 20 September:

1000-1600, last admission at 1500.

Location & directions

Lowestoft Maritime Museum, Whapload Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 1XG

Directions:

The Museum is situated in the Sparrow's Nest Gardens through the park entrance near the lighthouse. Public transport: From the bus station take the X1 bus for Gt Yarmouth to the Sparrow's Nest/Belle Vue Park but be aware that it is a request bus stop soon after passing the lighthouse. Buses 101 and 1A can also be used. On foot: Approx 20 mins. Parking: Free at North Denes car park, or alongside the museum on Whapload Road.

Contact on day:

Roy Hammond

Telephone number:

+441502561963

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

We have various locations around the museum where there are places to hear about the exhibits on our new audio headphones. All of you films some with audio recordings.

Additional information

Estimated duration:

1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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