The Museum Of The Broads Stalham Norwich
Welcome to the excellent waterside museum of Broadland life at the historic and beautiful Stalham Staithe. You and your family can discover the history of the Broads, its people, the boats and all the wildlife. The Museum of the Broads are a family and dog friendly Norfolk attraction with trails and activities for all ages. Why not bring a picnic to enjoy by the river and make a family great fun day of it. Visit our shop for Broadland memorabilia, gifts and light refreshments. See our exhibition, The Lost Railway of the Broads. The Museum of the Broads featured on Channel Four’s Great Canal Journeys!
Museum Visit Prices
Museum of the Broads Opening Times – Tuesday: 1100 – 1400 – Thursday: 1100 – 1400 – Sunday: 1100 – 1400. Pay once and return for free for 12 months* Please book your tickets in advance online. Admission prices are as follows: Adults: £6.00 – Children and Young People (5-18 years): £2.00 – Dogs welcome, free of charge. Please keep on a lead.
Free admission to: Children under 5, Friends of the Museum, a Carer of a Disabled visitor, and members of the Museums Association (please show card). Please note: as an independent museum, we are NOT part of Norfolk Museums Service, and so cannot accept their annual pass. * ID required. You are invited to gift aid your admission at no extra cost to you.
Wonderful Museum of the Broads
Museum of The Broads Collection
There are nearly 6,000 items in the Museum of the Broads collection. Each item in the collection helps to bring the story of the Broads alive. There are iconic boats, a water bicycle, models showing life 1,000 years’ ago, tools, household items and photos, and brochures and souvenirs from holidays throughout the decades. The annual exhibition looks at stories not normally told and in 2020 will tell the story of Holidays on the Broads.
The purpose of the Museum of the Broads is the conservation of the Museum’s collection in perpetuity, to preserve, record and illustrate the history of The Norfolk and Suffolk Broads. The focus is on people’s relationship in the discovery, development and exploration of the local area. The Museum will encourage visitors to engage with the collection and be inspired and helped to discover the local heritage.
How To Help
Volunteering
Museum Events
The Museum
Whether you are local or just visiting beautiful Norfolk you are sure to have a great family day out at The Museum of the Broads. We hope to see you soon after Covid 19.