August 31st, 2010
A great family day out in Suffolk
Discover the history and natural world of East Anglia on our beautiful 75 acre site—explore nearly 3km of woodland and riverside nature trails. Learn about fascinating East Anglian crafts and traditional Gypsy culture, get steamed up with our powerful engines and meet our friendly animals including Major, our Suffolk Punch Horse and rare breeds of cattle and sheep. Discover 15 splendidly restored historic buildings and try some delicious food and local produce in the new museum bistro.
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MEAL gets its own Time Team Experience!
August 31st, 2010
The Museum of East Anglian Life will be staging its own Time Team experience! However whereas Tony Robinson and the Team get 3 days our ‘Dig’ has to be completed in 1!!
Traditional Music Day 4th September
August 20th, 2010
This unique and vibrant event, now in its ninth year, is run by the East Anglian Traditional Music Trust at the Museum of East Anglian Life in Stowmarket.
It celebrates traditional folk music, with a focus on the songs, music and dances from Suffolk and the eastern counties, which has a rich heritage of such material and a continuing tradition.
Activities Unlimited Summer Volunteering
August 3rd, 2010
If you’re aged between 14 and 24, come and join us for one of our summer volunteering days.
Taking part provides the chance to:
- Get practical experience of working on a farm
- Learn about the environment with an introduction to nature and the countryside
- Develop exciting new skills by undertaking a variety of tasks
- Meet new people and make new friends
Upcoming events
Opening times
Normal Summer Opening Hours
21st March–31st October 2010. Monday–Saturday 10:00–17:00; Sunday 11:00–17:00.
Winter Opening £2
The displays and historic buildings are closed to the public during the winter. Visitors are welcome to walk around the museum site and nature reserve for the reduced admission of two pounds. The museum site can be opened up for pre booked school parties and general groups of over ten people—normal admission prices then apply.
Get the full details on pricing.
Directions
The Museum is in Iliffe Way, opposite the ASDA supermarket in the centre of Stowmarket. It is signposted from the main A14 trunk road and the B1115 to Great Finborough. The railway station is a 10 minute walk and the bus stop 5 minutes. Car parking is available next to the Museum (Tip: the long stay car park on the right of Iliffe Way is cheaper than the one on the left). Pre-booked coaches can park on-site via a special coach entrance.
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