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Museum of East Anglian Life

Suffolk's largest Independent museum

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With 17 historic buildings set in 75 acres of beautiful countryside, the Museum of East Anglian Life is the largest independent museum in Suffolk.

The museum is an educational charity supporting the community. It cares for over 40,000 objects – once the everyday items of East Anglian life. The  collection has a particular focus on the production of food and social history relating to it, reflective of the region’s strong agricultural character.

Explore nearly 3km of woodland and riverside nature trails and 15 splendidly restored historic buildings, including the recently restored Abbot’s Hall. You can learn about fascinating East Anglian lives, crafts and culture, on a day out for all the family to enjoy.

The museum is also creating a new Heritage Farm at the heart of the site to be a centre for conservation and education about our rural heritage, our food, and where it comes from.

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

 

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Museum of East Anglian Life
Iliffe Way
Stowmarket
Suffolk
IP14 1DL

T: 01449 612229
E: enquiries@eastanglianlife.org.uk
W: http://eastanglianlife.org.uk/

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Suffolk Museum Award winners announced

Suffolk Museum Award winners announced Six of Suffolk’s outstanding museums and their teams have been announced as winners in this year’s Suffolk Museum of the Year Awards, at a ceremony in Ipswich yesterday evening (30 October). The winners were: Small… Continue reading Suffolk Museum Award winners announced

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

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