Cromer Museum

East Cottages
Tucker Street
Cromer
Norfolk
NR27 9HB
England

Website

www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk/

E-mail

cromer.museum@norfolk.gov.uk

Telephone

01263 513543

Fax

01263 511651

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
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Come and explore this cosy Victorian fisherman's cottage and imagine what it was like to live in Cromer at the end of the 19th century.

Delve into the 'Old Cromer' Gallery with its displays of historic photographs and illustrations of the town. Discover Cromer's history as a Victorian seaside resort with its fine hotels and scandal of mixed bathing. Learn about the daring rescues of Henry Blogg and the Cromer lifeboatmen.

Venue Type:

Museum

 Opening hours

<b>1 March – 31 October 2010</b>
Mon – Sat: 10am – 5pm
Sun: 2 – 5pm

<b>1 November 2010 – 26 February 2011</b>
Mon – Sat: 10am – 4pm
Closed Sundays

Closed: 24 - 28 December 2010

 Admission charges

Adult: £3.20
Concession*: £2.70
Young Person (4-16): £1.80
Museums Pass holders, Friends of Cromer Museum and under 4s free. Discounts for groups, ring 01263 513543 for details.

<em>*Disabled visitors, over 60s and students.</em>

 General services and facilities
  • Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
  • Shop
 Children and families
  • Activities for pre-school children
  • Events and resources for children and families
 Disability access
  • Toilets for disabled
  • Wheelchair access to some public areas
 Schools services and facilities
  • Direct teaching services for schools
  • Primary school education service available
  • Secondary school education service available
  • Education facilities available
 Research and adult learning
  • Academic publications and resources available
  • Adult lectures and courses held
  • Library with public access
  • Research facilities for academics
  • Study facilities
 Commercial and hire services
  • Meeting room available

East Cottages
Tucker Street
Cromer
Norfolk
NR27 9HB
England

Website

www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk/

E-mail

cromer.museum@norfolk.gov.uk

Telephone

01263 513543

Fax

01263 511651

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.

Collection details

Archaeology, Archives, Maritime, Natural Sciences, Social History

Collections services

  • Object identification and/or written enquiry service
  • Public access available to collections information
  • Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)

East Cottages
Tucker Street
Cromer
Norfolk
NR27 9HB
England

Website

www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk/

E-mail

cromer.museum@norfolk.gov.uk

Telephone

01263 513543

Fax

01263 511651

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
Events details are listed below. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all. For events that don't have a specific date see the 'Resources' tab above.

Easter Rabbits, Children's Art Workshop, Cromer Museum

6 April 2010

Make your own Easter rabbit to take home in this creative workshop led by Tina Smith. Drop in event. Under 8s must be accompanied by an adult. FREE with museum admission.

Suitable for

  • Especially for children

When

10:30am-4pm

Admission

Free with museum admission.

Painted Flower Pots, Children's Art Workshop, Cromer Museum

13 April 2010

Spring is here! Decorate a flowerpot to brighten up your garden at home. With Tina Smith. Drop in event. Under 8s must be accompanied by an adult. FREE with museum admission.

Suitable for

  • Especially for children

When

10:30am-4pm

Admission

Free with museum admission.

West Runton Geology Walk, Cromer Museum

16 April 2010

Explore magnificent Ice Age cliffs and the site of the famous West Runton elephant. Meet at 1.15pm at the West Runton beach car park. Grid reference TG 184 432. Walks are suitable for adults and older children. May include a steep walk and rough terrain, suitable footwear must be worn.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

When

1:30-4pm

Where

West Runton Beach car park

Admission

Cost: £3.00, £2.50 for museum pass holders. Advance booking essential, please call 01263 513543.

Victorian entertainment at Cromer Museum

15 May 2010

Join us for a Victorian entertainments evening with magic lantern show, magic lantern activity and singer Felicity Devonshire singing some Victorian Ballads with pianist Anne Short. Joint event with RNLI Henry Blogg Museum.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • All ages

When

8-10pm

Where

Cromer Museum

Admission

Free admission

Crafty Crabs, Children's Art Workshop, Cromer Museum

22 May 2010

Make your own Cromer crab to take home as part of the Cromer and Sheringham Crab and Lobster Festival. Drop in event. Under 8s must be accompanied by an adult. FREE with museum admission.

Suitable for

  • Especially for children

When

10:30am-4pm

Admission

Free with museum admission

West Runton Geology Walk, Cromer Museum

31 May 2010

Explore magnificent Ice Age cliffs and the site of the famous West Runton elephant. Meet at 1.15pm at the West Runton beach car park. Grid reference TG 184 432. Walks are suitable for adults and older children. May include a steep walk and rough terrain, suitable footwear must be worn.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

When

1:30-4pm

Where

West Runton Beach car park

Admission

Cost: £3.00, £2.50 for museum pass holders. Advance booking essential, please call 01263 513543.

Breezy Boats, Children's Art Workshop, Cromer Museum

1 June 2010

Sail away with your own hand crafted boat in this creative workshop led by Tina Smith. Drop in event. Under 8s must be accompanied by an adult. FREE with museum admission.

Suitable for

  • Especially for children

When

10:30am-4pm

Admission

Free with museum admission.

Ghost Walk, Cromer Museum

3 June 2010

Listen to legends and ghostly tales on this twilight family walk around Cromer. Meet at the museum 15 minutes before start.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

When

7-9pm

Admission

Cost: £3.00, £2.50 for museum pass holders. Advance booking essential, please call 01263 513543.

Walsingham Through the Ages Guided Walk, Cromer Museum

12 June 2010

Discover ruined churches, Roman and Anglo-Saxon cemetries. Meet at Great Walsingham Church, grid reference TF 938 375. Walks are suitable for adults and older children. May include a steep walk and rough terrain, suitable footwear must be worn.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

When

2-4pm

Where

Great Walsingham Church

Admission

Cost: £3.00, £2.50 for museum pass holders. Advance booking essential, please call 01263 513543.

Cromer's Victorian West Cliff, Guided Walk, Cromer Museum

26 June 2010

Meet at Cromer Museum. Walks are suitable for adults and older children. May include a steep walk and rough terrain, suitable footwear must be worn.

Suitable for

  • All ages

When

2-4pm

Admission

Cost: £3.00, £2.50 for museum pass holders. Advance booking essential, please call 01263 513543.

West Runton Geology Walk, Cromer Museum

29 June 2010

Explore magnificent Ice Age cliffs and the site of the famous West Runton elephant. Meet at 1.15pm at the West Runton beach car park. Grid reference TG 184 432. Walks are suitable for adults and older children. May include a steep walk and rough terrain, suitable footwear must be worn.

Suitable for

  • All ages

When

1:30-4pm

Where

West Runton Beach car park

Admission

Cost: £3.00, £2.50 for museum pass holders. Advance booking essential, please call 01263 513543.

Prehistoric Broadland Walk, Cromer Museum

17 July 2010

See prehistoric barrows and the site of a possible henge. Meet at Great Witchingham Church, grid reference TG 103 200. Walks are suitable for adults and older children. May include a steep walk and rough terrain, suitable footwear must be worn.

Suitable for

  • All ages

When

1:30-4pm

Where

Great Witchingham Church

Admission

Cost: £3.00, £2.50 for museum pass holders. Advance booking essential, please call 01263 513543.

Stone Age Day, Cromer Museum

29 July 2010

Watch expert John Lord make flint tools. Handle prehistoric objects, have your finds identified and help make a Stone Age wall painting. Suitable for families. Drop in event. FREE with museum admission.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

When

10:30am-4pm

Admission

Free with museum admission.

West Runton Geology Walk, Cromer Museum

30 July 2010

Explore magnificent Ice Age cliffs and the site of the famous West Runton elephant. Meet at 1.15pm at the West Runton beach car park. Grid reference TG 184 432. Walks are suitable for adults and older children. May include a steep walk and rough terrain, suitable footwear must be worn.

Suitable for

  • All ages

When

1:30-4pm

Where

West Runton Beach car park

Admission

Cost: £3.00, £2.50 for museum pass holders. Advance booking essential, please call 01263 513543.

Meet the Victorians, Cromer Museum

3 August 2010

Learn about what life was like in Victorian Cromer. Enjoy a Punch and Judy show and have a go at a craft activity from days gone by. Suitable for families. Drop in event. FREE with museum admission.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • Especially for children

When

10:30am-4pm

Admission

Free with museum admission.

Meet the Victorians, Cromer Museum

11 August 2010

Learn about what life was like in Victorian Cromer. Enjoy a Punch and Judy show and have a go at a craft activity from days gone by. Suitable for families. Drop in event. FREE with museum admission.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • Especially for children

When

10:30am-4pm

Admission

Free with museum admission.

Ghost Walk, Cromer Museum

12 August 2010

Listen to legends and ghostly tales on this twilight family walk around Cromer. Meet at the museum 15 minutes before start.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • All ages

When

7-9pm

Admission

Cost: £3.00, £2.50 for museum pass holders. Advance booking essential, please call 01263 513543.

West Runton Geology Walk, Cromer Museum

13 August 2010

Explore magnificent Ice Age cliffs and the site of the famous West Runton elephant. Meet at 1.15pm at the West Runton beach car park. Grid reference TG 184 432. Walks are suitable for adults and older children. May include a steep walk and rough terrain, suitable footwear must be worn.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • All ages

When

1:30-4pm

Where

West Runton Beach car park

Admission

Cost: £3.00, £2.50 for museum pass holders. Advance booking essential, please call 01263 513543.

Dinosaur Day

19 August 2010

Dinosaur fun with fossil handling, craft activity, trail and magic show. Suitable for families. Drop in event. FREE with museum admission.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • Especially for children

When

10:30am-4pm

Admission

Free with museum admission.

Roman Norfolk Walk, Cromer Museum

21 August 2010

Discover Burgh-next-Aylsham's medieval church of St Mary. Find out what Roman visitors to Brampton might have seen nearly 200 years ago. Meet at St Mary's Church, grid reference TG 217 250. Walks are suitable for adults and older children. May include a steep walk and rough terrain, suitable footwear must be worn.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • All ages

When

1:30-4pm

Where

St. Mary's Church

Admission

Cost: £3.00, £2.50 for museum pass holders. Advance booking essential, please call 01263 513543.

Meet the Victorians, Cromer Museum

25 August 2010

Learn about what life was like in Victorian Cromer. Enjoy a Punch and Judy show and have a go at a craft activity from days gone by. Suitable for families. Drop in event. FREE with museum admission.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • Especially for children

When

10:30am-4pm

Admission

Free with museum admission.

West Runton Geology Walk, Cromer Museum

27 August 2010

Explore magnificent Ice Age cliffs and the site of the famous West Runton elephant. Meet at 1.15pm at the West Runton beach car park. Grid reference TG 184 432. Walks are suitable for adults and older children. May include a steep walk and rough terrain, suitable footwear must be worn.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • All ages

When

1:30-4pm

Where

West Runton Beach car park

Admission

Cost: £3.00, £2.50 for museum pass holders. Advance booking essential, please call 01263 513543.

Cromer at War Guided Walk, Cromer Museum

5 September 2010

Find out more about what life was like in Cromer during World War 2. Meet at Cromer Museum. Walks are suitable for adults and older children. May include a steep walk and rough terrain, suitable footwear must be worn.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • All ages

When

2-4pm

Admission

Cost: £3.00, £2.50 for museum pass holders. Advance booking essential, please call 01263 513543.

Britain: The Edge of Empire, Adult Workshop, Cromer Museum

10 September 2010

Unravel Roman history through illustrations, artefacts and local sites.

Suitable for

  • Not suitable for children

When

10am-3pm

Admission

Cost: £15 or £14 for Museum Pass Holders. Advance booking essential, please call 01263 513543.

Dating Your Family Photos, Cromer Museum

22 September 2010

Bring in your family phographs and have them dated from costume. Take a look at the Olive Edis collection and learn about early photographic techniques. Drop in event. FREE with museum admission.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • All ages

When

10:30am-4pm

Admission

Free with museum admission.

Creative Writing For Beginners, Adult Workshop, Cromer Museum

1 October 2010

An introduction to creative writing using Cromer Museum's collections for inspiration. All levels of experience welcome. Please bring a notebook.

Suitable for

  • Not suitable for children

When

10am-3pm

Admission

Cost: £15 or £14 for Museum Pass Holders. Advance booking essential, please call 01263 513543.

Early Bronze Age Norfolk Walk, Cromer Museum

2 October 2010

Learn about the burial mounds covering Salthouse and Kelling Heath. Meet at Kelling Church, grid reference TG 088 418. Walks are suitable for adults and older children. May include a steep walk and rough terrain, suitable footwear must be worn.

Suitable for

  • All ages

When

2-4pm

Where

Kelling Church

Admission

Cost: £3.00, £2.50 for museum pass holders. Advance booking essential, please call 01263 513543.

Early Bronze Age Norfolk Walk, Cromer Museum

2 October 2010

Learn about the burial mounds covering Salthouse and Kelling Heath. Meet at Kelling Church, grid reference TG 088 418. Walks are suitable for adults and older children. May include a steep walk and rough terrain, suitable footwear must be worn.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • All ages

When

2-4pm

Admission

Cost: £3.00, £2.50 for museum pass holders. Advance booking essential, please call 01263 513543.

West Runton Geology Walk, Cromer Museum

25 October 2010

Explore magnificent Ice Age cliffs and the site of the famous West Runton elephant. Meet at 1.15pm at the West Runton beach car park. Grid reference TG 184 432. Walks are suitable for adults and older children. May include a steep walk and rough terrain, suitable footwear must be worn.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • All ages

When

1:30-4pm

Where

West Runton Beach Car Park

Admission

Cost: £3.00, £2.50 for museum pass holders. Advance booking essential, please call 01263 513543.

Hallowe'en Fun Children's Art Workshop, Cromer Museum

26 October 2010

Trick or treat? Make your own creepy crafts in this spooky Hallowe'en creative workshop. Drop in event. Under 8s must be accompanied by an adult. FREE with museum admission.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • Especially for children

When

10:30am-4pm

Admission

Free with museum admission.

Ghost Walk, Cromer Museum

28 October 2010

Listen to legends and ghostly tales on this spooky family walk around Cromer. Meet at the museum 15 minutes before start.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • All ages

When

2:30-4:30pm

Admission

Cost: £3.00, £2.50 for museum pass holders. Advance booking essential, please call 01263 513543.

East Cottages
Tucker Street
Cromer
Norfolk
NR27 9HB
England

Website

www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk/

E-mail

cromer.museum@norfolk.gov.uk

Telephone

01263 513543

Fax

01263 511651

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
Resources listed here may include websites, bookable tours and workshops, books, loan boxes and more. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all.
 Paper-based and downloads

Seaside Holidays in the Past

http://www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk/default.asp?Document=500.10.40.10

A downloadable collection of photographs of Cromer as a seaside holiday resort from the Victorian period through to the 1970s.
Suitable for Key Stage 1.

Creator

  • Norfolk Museums and Archaeology Service

Publisher

  • Norfolk Museums and Archaeology Service

How to obtain

Simply hover the cursor over the link and right-click your mouse. Scroll to 'Save Target As...' and then save the resource.

East Cottages
Tucker Street
Cromer
Norfolk
NR27 9HB
England

Website

www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk/

E-mail

cromer.museum@norfolk.gov.uk

Telephone

01263 513543

Fax

01263 511651

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
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