Museums in the East of England

The East of England is a hub of history and cultural heritage, with a variety of museums, castles, and historic buildings to explore. From the medieval Norwich Castle and the historic Ipswich Old Custom House to the fascinating Ely Cathedral and the atmospheric St. Edmundsbury Cathedral, visitors can discover the rich history of the region. Museums like the Colchester Castle Museum offer a glimpse into the region’s past, while historic buildings like the Cambridge University Colleges provide a unique and fascinating look at the area’s architectural heritage.

Visit British Schools Museum
British Schools Museum

The British Schools Museum is located in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England. It is a Victorian schoolhouse that was built…

Hitchin
the East of England
Admission fee
Visit Cambridge Museum of Technology
Cambridge Museum of Technology

The Cambridge Museum of Technology (CMT) is a museum located in Cambridge, England. The museum is dedicated to…

Cambridge
the East of England
Admission fee
Visit Chelmsford City Museum
Chelmsford City Museum

Chelmsford Museum is a local history museum located in Chelmsford, Essex, England. The museum is dedicated to showcasing…

Chelmsford
the East of England
Free admission
Visit Christchurch Mansion
Christchurch Mansion

Christchurch Mansion is a historic house and art gallery located in Ipswich, England. The mansion is a grade…

Ipswich
the East of England
Free admission
Visit Colchester Castle
Colchester Castle

Colchester Castle is situated in Colchester, Essex. This sensational castle which dates back to 1076, is truly worth…

Colchester
the East of England
Admission fee
Visit De Havilland Aircraft Museum
De Havilland Aircraft Museum

The de Havilland Aircraft Museum is located in London Colney, Hertfordshire. It is dedicated to preserving the heritage…

London Colney
the East of England
Admission fee
Visit Ely Cathedral
Ely Cathedral

Ely Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity, is a medieval Anglican…

Ely
the East of England
Admission fee
Visit Fitzwilliam Museum
Fitzwilliam Museum

The Fitzwilliam Museum is a museum located in Cambridge, England. It is one of the best-known and most…

Cambridge
the East of England
Free admission
Visit Harwich Redoubt Fort
Harwich Redoubt Fort

The splendid Harwich Redoubt Fort is genuinely worth a visit. For lovers of Military Forts and the Napoleonic…

Harwich
the East of England
Admission fee
Visit Kettle’s Yard
Kettle’s Yard

Kettle's Yard is a house and art gallery located in Cambridge, England. It was the home of Jim…

Cambridge
the East of England
Free admission
Visit Natural History Museum at Tring
Natural History Museum at Tring

The Natural History Museum at Tring is a museum located in Hertfordshire, England. It is a museum dedicated…

Tring
the East of England
Free admission
Visit Norwich Castle
Norwich Castle

Norwich Castle is a medieval royal fortification in the city of Norwich, England. The castle was originally built…

Norwich
the East of England
Admission fee
Visit Norwich Cathedral
Norwich Cathedral

Located in Norwich Norfolk, Norwich Cathedral is a impressive place to visit and learn about religion and history.…

Norwich
the East of England
Free admission
Visit Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome
Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome

The Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome, located in Purleigh, Near Maldon, Essex, England, is a museum dedicated to preserving…

Purleigh
the East of England
Admission fee
Visit The Centre For Computing History
The Centre For Computing History

Situated in Cambridge Cambridgeshire, The Centre for Computing History is a visit not be missed, especially if you…

Cambridge
the East of England
Admission fee
Visit The City Of Norwich Aviation Museum
The City Of Norwich Aviation Museum

The splendid City of Norwich Aviation Museum is genuinely worth a visit. For followers of aviation and military…

Norwich
the East of England
Admission fee
Visit The Shuttleworth Collection
The Shuttleworth Collection

The Shuttleworth Collection is a museum located in Bedfordshire, England. It is a collection of vintage aircraft and…

Biggleswade
the East of England
Admission fee
Visit University Museum of Zoology
University Museum of Zoology

The University Museum of Zoology (UMZC) is a museum located in Cambridge, England, and is part of the…

Cambridge
the East of England
Free admission
Visit Wardown House, Museum and Gallery
Wardown House, Museum and Gallery

Wardown House, Museum and Gallery is a museum located in Luton, England. It is a grade II listed…

Luton
the East of England
Free admission

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