Swaffham Museum
With a National Art Pass you get
Swaffham Museum showcases local Norfolk history, and features the Howard Carter collection about the archeologist who discoverered Tutankhamun's tomb.
This small but fascinating independent social history museum in Norfolk offers a glimpse into the rich heritage of the town of Swaffham and its surrounding villages, from the Stone Age to the modern day.
Local history
Explore the museum's collections of artefacts, documents, and photographs. Delve into the town’s social and industrial history in the Ben Emmerson Room. See archaeological Anglo Saxon finds from the area in the Monique Slaven Room. Take a look at the Harry Carter Town Model, an intricate and accurate scale model of Swaffham town as it was in the 1930’s.
The Carter Centenary Gallery
Discover the surprising link between Swaffham and Tutankhamun. Hear the man who found the tomb, Howard Carter, reading from his 1922 diary and see Egyptian artefacts on loan from the British Museum.
Events and gift shop
Keep an eye for regular events, such as museum days and activities for families. The charming gift shop stocks local crafts, souvenirs, local maps, and unique items related to Swaffham's history.
Visitor information
Address
4 London Street, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7DQ
01760 721230
Opening times
Mon – Fri, 10am – 4pm (last admission 30 minutes before closing)
Sat, 10am – 1pm (last admission 30 minutes before closing)
Open Bank Holiday Mondays
Closed 22 Dec – 14 Feb and Good Friday