Essential information about visiting Lynn Museum

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 (PDF) [114KB]. Fill in this simple form and return it to us today to start the booking process.
• Full details on booking your school visit (PDF) [102KB]
• Download risk assessment information (PDF) [101KB]
• For further information and enquiries contact lynn.museum@norfolk.gov.uk or call 01553 775001