10 Museums in Norwich That You Shouldn't Miss

April 16, 2022 Sachiko Swiger

Norwich boasts museums spanning a ten centuries of history as well as a renovated city center with a pleasant pedestrian area lined with modern businesses and thriving nightlife. With two colleges, both with renowned art and writing programs, travelers will also step into a vibrant cultural scene. Tourist sites, dubbed the Norwich 12, include the historical Norwich Castle, Norwich Cathedral and City Hall, as well as the newer library and the glass Forum which hosts events from opera to skating.
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1. Country & Eastern

34-36 Bethel Street, Norwich NR2 1NR England +44 1603 663890 [email protected] http://www.countryandeastern.co.uk/
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5.0 based on 8 reviews

Country & Eastern

2. RAF Air Defence Radar Museum

RRH Neatishead, Horning, Norwich NR12 8YB England +44 1692 631485 [email protected] http://www.radarmuseum.co.uk/
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5.0 based on 451 reviews

RAF Air Defence Radar Museum

Currently the Museum is closed due to the outbreak of the Coronavirus. Please check our website for any possible opening dates for 2020.

Reviewed By timlm222 - Norfolk, United Kingdom

Fabulous exhibits which are well spaced out. The volunteers are very informative and keen to pass on their knowledge. Give yourself plenty of time for your visit as there is so much to see! The Tea Shop fits its surroundings perfectly. Its a hidden gem.

3. The Giggly Goat

20 Lower Goat Lane, Norwich NR2 1EL England +44 1603 663299 [email protected] http://www.thegigglygoat.co.uk
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The Giggly Goat

The Giggly Goat is a wonderful fusion of a craft shop and gallery. Located in the historic Norwich Lanes; we pride ourselves in our ever growing collection of UK handmade products. We specialise in ceramics, jewellery, textiles, glass and prints.

4. The South Asia Collection

The South Asia Collection Museum, 34-36 Bethel Street. The Old Skating Rink Gallery, Norwich NR2 1NR England +44 1603 663890 [email protected] http://thesouthasiacollection.co.uk/
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5.0 based on 36 reviews

The South Asia Collection

The South Asia Collection museum, located in the heart of Norwich, is dedicated to recording, conserving and promoting the traditional arts, crafts and cultures of India and Pakistan, and adjacent countries such as Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Burma, Thailand, Indonesia and Central Asia.

Reviewed By Romnarz - London, United Kingdom

An unexpected display of Far East culture all free. Very informative display and a wide selection of furniture, prints and other artefacts .There are some goods for sale , it’s rare to find anywhere that has so many Beautiful things to chose. Yuo will find it hard to leave without buying something. We came back within minutes to buy more !

5. St Margaret's Church of Art

St Margarets Street, Norwich NR2 4AQ England [email protected] http://www.church-of-art.co.uk/
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St Margaret's Church of Art

St Margarets Church of Art is a unique and versatile venue, providing a cost effective platform to an eclectic range of art exhibitions and pop-up events. With an abundance of space and light, artists are provided with the perfect blank canvas on which to express themselves to the world.

6. Forncett Industrial Steam Museum

Kingsmuir Low Road Forncett st Mary, Norwich NR16 1JJ England +44 1508 488277 [email protected] http://www.forncettsteammuseum.co.uk
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Forncett Industrial Steam Museum

See 14 awe inspiring steam engines working in full steam including the engine that used to open Tower Bridge. Come and visit on a Steam Day, first Sunday in month May to October when everything is running and you can also enjoy home made cakes and hot pork rolls .The whole collection is available to view static every Wednesday and Sunday through the year. All info on our web site.

7. Museum of Norwich at the Bridewell

Bridewell Alley, Norwich NR2 1AQ England +44 1603 629127 [email protected] http://www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk/museum-of-norwich/
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4.5 based on 308 reviews

Museum of Norwich at the Bridewell

The Museum is currently closed and we hope to reopen our doors as soon as it is safe to do so. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

Reviewed By DramaQueen55 - Woking, United Kingdom

This museum contains a wealth of interesting exhibits and offers an insight into the history of the city, the industries that people worked in, and the lives that they led. The lady on the reception desk gave us a detailed and helpful explanation of the layout of the museum, the artefacts on display had clear and concise descriptions, and the interactive elements worked well. Definitely worth a visit.

8. Norwich Castle

24 Castle Meadow, Norwich NR1 3JU England +44 1603 493625 [email protected] http://www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk/norwich-castle
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4.5 based on 2,233 reviews

Norwich Castle

Built as a Norman Royal Palace and once a prison, Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery is packed with treasures, including fabulous fine art, archaeology, and natural history. During 2020 and 2021 construction work will be underway on the exciting Norwich Castle: Royal Palace Reborn project to transform the Castle’s Norman Keep. During these works some areas of the Castle are not accessible and this includes the main Castle Keep.

Reviewed By Sunshine25580300779 - York, United Kingdom

Fascinating visit on a wet dreary autumn day. Art gallery very good with excellent audio visuals. Historical display rooms surpassed excellent with audio visuals and commentary especially enjoyed Anglo Saxon display. Don’t miss visiting. Staff very pleasant too.

Norwich School of Art and Design St George's Street, Norwich NR3 1BB England +44 1603 610561 [email protected]
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4.5 based on 5 reviews

Norwich Gallery

10. Strangers' Hall Museum

Charing Cross, Norwich NR2 4AL England +44 1603 667229 [email protected] http://www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk/Visit_Us/Strangers_Hall/index.htm
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4.5 based on 219 reviews

Strangers' Hall Museum

A medieval merchant house and historic house museum with period room displays, large collections of furniture, toys, domestic life and a hidden garden. The museum is currently closed due to Covid-19 restrictions.

Reviewed By avon10

It was decorated for Christmas and looked very festive. The room guides were knowledgeable but there was also plenty of information in each room. It has a fascinating history and also a nice secluded garden with heritage roses.

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