Name: Saffron Walden Museum
Rating: 5.0

Saffron Walden Museum

Saffron Walden Museum, Museum Street, Saffron Walden, Essex CB10 1BN, UK

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Saffron Walden Museum is a local museum in Saffron Walden, Essex, England. Established in 1835 by the Saffron Walden Natural History Society, with collections assembled from 1832 by local benefactors. One of the oldest purpose built museums in the UK. Extensive collections of social history, archaeology and natural history.

One of Britain’s oldest museums, Saffron Walden Museum has unusually rich and varied collections including natural history, ancient Egypt and Greece, archaeology, local history, ceramics and glass, furniture, woodwork and textiles.

Price starts from £5.00 for Adults and Free for Children(under 18). If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

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Host birthday parties: No

Features

Collections: Explore out Collections with Ancient Cultures, Archaeology, Ceramics and Glass, Costumes & Textlies, Geology, Furniture & Woodwork, Social & Local History, Natural History, World Cultures and more.

Families: Here at Saffron Walden Museum we have a range of activities, events and interactive sessions for families and children. Have a look at some of the things you can explore and do during your visit.

Activity Trails: The museum has a selection of Activity Trails which you can use as you go around the Museum. We also have the Kids Museum Map, which you can download before your visit. Follow the map around the museum, completing activities or answering questions as you go!
Activities Within The Museum: We want you to get hands-on with history so there are plenty of interactive activities around the museum. In our furniture gallery, you can play with the Tudor doll’s house, it’s a timber-framed building, just like many of the buildings you can see in north-west Essex. Or in our Local History Gallery, you can try your hand at laying model bricks in Tudor building styles.
Sandpit: Our sandpit, in the Great Hall, is filled with amazing archaeological treasure for you to excavate. Use the brushes to see what you can discover!
Geology Gallery: In the Geology gallery, our mega-magnifiers help you get a close-up view of some of the fossils and rocks on display!
Discovery Centre: Our Discovery Centre is filled with activities for to help you explore and interact with nature. Our microscope lets you take a really zoomed-in look at some of our natural history specimens and you can choose from dozens of specimens, like skulls, beetles and plants.
Holiday Activities: We run activities for families, inspired by our collections, in every school holiday – there’s something for everybody!

Facilities

Parking: The museum does have a car park on site, but parking is limited. There are a number of public car parks in Saffron Walden, which can be viewed here. The closest car park is at The Common and the closest long stay car park is at Swan Meadow.
Food and Drink: The museum does not have a cafe on site, but there are lots of cafes and restaurants in the centre of Saffron Walden, a short walk away. The museum grounds are a lovely place for a picnic, with benches provided.
Toilets: Toilets are provided for visitors. There is a separate unisex accessible toilet, which also has baby changing facilities.
Dogs: Dogs are not permitted in the museum except for assistance dogs. There is a dog bowl outside the museum’s front door.

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Price: Paid

Price Details

General Tickets:

Adult: £5.00.
Concession (Over 65 or Student): £2.50.
Children (Under 18): FREE.

Annual Season Ticket:

Adult: £16.00.
Concession: £8.00.

Pricing URL: https://www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org/about-the-museum/opening-hours-admission-costs/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

March – October:

Tuesdays, Thursdays to Saturdays – 10am to 5pm.
Sundays and Bank Holidays – 2pm to 5pm.

November – February:

Tuesdays, Thursdays to Saturdays – 10am to 4.30pm.
Sundays and Bank Holidays – 2pm to 4.30pm.

Address: Saffron Walden Museum, Museum Street, Saffron Walden, Essex CB10 1BN, UK

Post Code: CB10 1BN

Council: Uttlesford

County: Essex

By Car: The museum does have a car park on site, but parking is limited. There are a number of public car parks in Saffron Walden, which can be viewed here. The closest car park is at The Common and the closest long stay car park is at Swan Meadow. The postcode of the museum (for satnavs) is CB10 1BN.
By Rail: The nearest railway station to Saffron Walden is Audley End, which is on the branch line between London Liverpool Street and Cambridge, with regular trains. From Audley End, take a short taxi or bus journey to Saffron Walden. Buses drop off on the High Street, a short walk from the Market Square and the directions above can then be followed.
By Foot: The easiest way to access the museum is on foot. The museum is located on Museum Street, just a short walk from the centre of Saffron Walden. From the Market Square, walk up Market Hill towards St Mary’s Church, cross over Church Street and continue walking up Museum Street. You will see St Mary’s Church on your left and the museum gateway on your right. Go through the museum’s gates and as you walk up the drive you will see the museum in front of you.
Parking: The museum does have a car park on site, but parking is limited. There are a number of public car parks in Saffron Walden, which can be viewed here. The closest car park is at The Common and the closest long stay car park is at Swan Meadow.