The Association for Suffolk Museums.

Artefacts from Suffolk Museums

Suffolk Museums are rich in

heritage and history

Suffolk is a wonderful county to explore and wherever you go, you won't be far from a museum. Each is different and filled with the objects and stories that keep Suffolk’s rich heritage alive.

Suffolk Museums

There are over

60 museums in Suffolk

Every museum is unique and full of fascinating collections to inspire you whatever your interests from trams and trolley buses to aircrafts and great art.

Children's activities at Suffolk Museums

Children in lab coats at a Suffolk Museum event

Fun for the whole family

Interactive days out

There's lots of exciting activities throughout Suffolk's Museums. Discover steam engines and Suffolk Punches, farms and fishing trawlers, medals, mammoths, tractors, toys and more!

Welcome to the Association for Suffolk Museums (AfSM).
We are an independent charity and membership body for museums throughout Suffolk.

Following an exponential rise in the number of Covid-19 cases, the government announced a national lockdown on the 4th January. Suffolk Museums are therefore closed until the lockdown is lifted.

Some museums can open their outdoor public places or parks and gardens. Please check individual museum websites to check which outdoor spaces are available.

If you’re looking to stay active and find fun ways to take your daily exercise during lockdown, get your walking shoes on and start exploring on our Suffolk Steps page. Many museums still offer lots of activities while their buildings are closed. Please visit our What’s On pages to have a look.

National Horseracing Museum

Explore Suffolk Museums

Explore Suffolk Museums from the comfort of your own sofa! Whatever your interest, Suffolk Museums have something for you.

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Girl in World War Two cloth

What’s On

Take a look at the events calendar detailing the various exhibitions and events happening in Suffolk museums...

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Suffolk Museums News

Find out all the latest stories, news and information from museums throughout Suffolk

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Transforming Museums

Transforming People to Transform Museums is an exciting workforce development project in Suffolk Museums

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Suffolk Steps

If you’re looking to stay active and find fun ways to explore your local area this Summer, start exploring with Suffolk Steps.

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AfSM Projects

Learn more about some of the exciting projects from the Association for Suffolk Museums and partners

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