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Food Museum

Suffolk's largest Independent museum

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The Food Museum, formerly the Museum of East Anglian Life, is a large 75-acre estate with 17 historic buildings, animals, gardens, river walk and a collection of over 40,000 objects.

Through exhibitions, activities, events and programmes, the museum seeks to engage visitors with where their food comes from and the communities that grow and make it. The museum is located in Stowmarket, Suffolk in East Anglia, known as ‘Britain’s Breadbasket’.

For additional information about admission, opening hours, access, facilities and learning opportunities, please visit the museum website.

 

Contact details...

Food Museum
Iliffe Way
Stowmarket
Suffolk
IP14 1DL

T: 01449 612229
E: enquiries@foodmuseum.org.uk
W: www.foodmuseum.org.uk

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Museum events and news...

Every Garden Matters

When: April 9, 2022 to October 8, 2022 Venue: Food Museum
Exhibition
More info called Every Garden Matters

Hedgerow

Enjoy discovering more about the hidden world of the hedgerow!
When: June 24, 2022 to June 23, 2023 Venue: Food Museum Cost: Included in museum admission price Suitable for: All
Exhibition, Summer in Suffolk Museums
More info called Hedgerow

25th Festival of Beer and Brewing

The ever-popular beer festival is back!
When: June 30, 2022 to July 3, 2022 Venue: Food Museum Cost: £4 per session or a festival ticket for £8 Suitable for: Over 18s only
Days Out, Music
More info called 25th Festival of Beer and Brewing

Dining with Heroes

The Black Panther costumes continue their tour of Suffolk in Stowmarket.
When: July 15, 2022 to October 9, 2022 Venue: Food Museum Cost: Included in museum admission price Suitable for: All
Exhibition, Families, Summer in Suffolk Museums
More info called Dining with Heroes

Primadonna Festival

A books, music and arts festival in the heart of Suffolk.
When: July 29, 2022 to July 31, 2022 Venue: Food Museum Cost: Check Primadonna website for latest price info. Suitable for: All
Families, Music, Talks and Tours, Walk/Outdoors
More info called Primadonna Festival

The Food Museum takes Food Stories on the road!

The Food Museum (formerly the Museum of East Anglian Life) is taking their touring exhibition to communities across East Anglia. The exhibition celebrates East Anglian recipes, cooking, farming techniques and dialect words that have been passed down through generations. The… Continue reading The Food Museum takes Food Stories on the road!

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Contact: Jayne Austin,
Museum Development Manager
T: 01473 265008
E: museums@suffolk.gov.uk

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