The Museum of the Broads

 

Bringing the Stories of the Broads Alive!

Discover the people, landscape and wildlife of the Broads.  Take a boat trip to really experience what makes the Norfolk and Suffolk Broads so special.

The Museum is now closed for 2023.  We will re-open on Sunday 24 March 2024 and look forward to welcoming you then.

Discover the Museum here

Help us to take our Museum into the future

Our collection of items from the Norfolk and Suffolk Broads is unique and our vision is to bring the stories of the Broads alive.

We know times are hard.  We offer free entry to children 12 and under and our admission and boat tickets are some of the cheapest around.  If you would like to support us, there are several ways.  Please click on the link at the top of this page to find out more.

Unlike many museums in Norfolk, we do not receive funding from government or from a local authority.  We are an independent charitable trust reliant on our fabulous band of volunteers to stay open.

If you are able to give a donation to help the Museum to continue its work, please click the button below.  We are very grateful for all support.  Thank you.

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Opening Times

See HERE for full information and follow the links to book online.

Follow our Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube channels for a behind the scenes glimpse into what goes on at the museum.

Admission Prices

  • Adults: £7.00
  • Young People: (13-18 years): £3.00
  • 12 and under: Free
  • 50 min boat trip: Adults: £8.00 Child/Young Person (4-18 years): £4.00
  • 30 min boat trip: Adults: £6.00, Child/Young Person (4-18 years): £3.00

Find out more about our boat trips HERE

Find Us

The Poor’s Staithe, Stalham, NR12 9DA

We’re just off the A149 at the turning to Richardson’s Boatyard.

A map and directions are available on the How to Find Us page.

See our special exhibition:

‘Philippa Miller – Broadland’s Artist’

Philippa Ruth (Pippa) Miller painted, filmed, and recorded the Broads for many decades. Born to a boat building family in Oulton Broad in 1905, she loved everything about Broadland.  Although Miller moved to Norwich in 1930 to teach art, her inspiration was always in the open waterways of the Norfolk and Suffolk Broads.

Find out more in this new exhibition.

Awards collected by the Museum
Boat Trips on the Broads

Boat Trips

Take a trip on Marsh Harrier, our Edwardian style electric launch. Falcon, our unique Victorian steam boat, will be available later in the summer.

Activities at the Museum

Activities

Be a detective, try knot tying, dress up, captain our play boat, and more for all ages.

School Visits to the museum

School Visits

We have education packs, worksheets and trails and can tailor the visit to suit your class.  Free pre-visit for teachers.

Events at the Museum of the Broads

Events

We host many events throughout the year, from music to family days.

To discover more, see here.

Visit the Virtual Museum

Bringing the Stories of the Broads Alive

Open the Virtual Museum