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Saffron Walden Museum

Museum Street, SAFFRON WALDEN, CB10 1JL

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Opened in 1835, this friendly, family-size museum lies near the castle ruins in the centre of town. Its collections include local history and archaeology, natural history, ceramics, glass, costume, furniture, toys, an ancient Egyptian room, a natural history gallery, Discovery Centre and important ethnography collections. This museum has won the Museum of the Year award for being the best museum of social history, and awards for disabled access. There is a regular programme of special exhibitions, events and family holiday activities.

Further information

Tel: 01799 510333
Fax: 01799 510334
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Prices

£1.50 (ch 18 & under free, concessions 75p)

Opening times

Open all year, Mar-Oct, Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun & BHs 2-5
Nov-Feb, Mon-Sat 10-4.30, Sun & BHs 2-4.30. Closed 24 & 25 Dec

Facilities

Picnic area.
Parking (cars only in grounds).
Coach parties welcome (no coach parking in grounds).
Giftshop.
No dogs (except assist dogs).

Credit cards not accepted
Saffron Walden Museum

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Directions

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Close to M11, take B184/B1052 & follow signs to Saffron Walden (no exit at Stumps Cross from the North)

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