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independent charity for museums in Suffolk.

Preserving and promoting Suffolk's Heritage
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Southwold Museum

Dedicated to the local and natural history of Southwold

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Southwold’s tiny cottage museum houses an astonishing collection of objects spanning millennia of local history.

From fossil remains through to sea battles, the development of  industries and artistic life, the rise and fall of the railway, the famous lighthouse, the ever-changing coastline and  Southwold’s 20th century transformation from fishing community to seaside resort can all be found inside.

Not to be missed are the two huge Viking ship rudders found close to Southwold in the 1980s.

Following a major redesign, the museum now features interactive exhibits and enhanced display space, yet retains the intimacy which has always constituted its key appeal.

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

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Southwold Museum
9 -11 Victoria Street
Southwold
Suffolk
IP18 6HZ

T: 01502 726097
E: southwold.museum@btinternet.com
W: www.southwoldmuseum.org/

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Chocolate Worm Cake tin chosen as Suffolk Museum Object of the Year

The public has chosen a Chocolate Worm Cake tin from the Museum of East Anglian Life as Suffolk Museum Object of the Year 2019. The Object of the Year competition is part of the Suffolk Museum of the Year Awards… Continue reading Chocolate Worm Cake tin chosen as Suffolk Museum Object of the Year

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