Lynn Museum

Built as a Union Baptist Chapel in 1859. It has been a museum since 1904. Two galleries. The first has Sea Henge a timber circle from the bronze age excavated from Holme-next-the-Sea and the second is the best in the museum collection. Unfortunately the Sea Henge exhibit is currently closed for refurbishment

Hoards: Archaeological Treasures from West Norfolk This stunning exhibition features a selection of important archaeological hoards (stores of money or valued objects), all discovered in West Norfolk. From 2,000-year-old gold coins buried in a cow bone to silver shillings from the English Civil War found in a silver cup, discover more about the theories behind these spectacular discoveries.
Objects on display include including a group of Bronze Age artefacts from the beach at Holme-next-the-Sea which were found close to the timber circle Seahenge. Also making their museum debut are some very rare early coins found at Fincham dating back to the Anglo-Saxon/Viking period.

Family trail.

May The Toys Be With You showcases one of the UK's finest collections of vintage Star Wars toys and original cinema posters, from 1977-1985. It is a celebration of the now highly collectable vintage toy line and of the iconic design work and art of the Star Wars movies.

Timings & Tours

Sunday 14 September:

1000-1600

Location & directions

Lynn Museum, Old Market Street, Smithfield Cottage, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4EQ

Contact on day:

Kim Leonard

Telephone number:

+447985673935

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

There is very good wheelchair access.

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