Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life

This Museum located in the historic town centre of Thetford, Norfolk County, England is a beautiful Tudor building. Using 21st century displays, the life and times of the town of Thetford and the Brecklands is explored with collections of artefacts, audio commentary, animation, and educational films. Visitors can ‘meet’ local people from the city’s past such as philosopher Tom Paine to Sikh hero, Maharajah Duleep Singh. You will also be introduced to rabbit warreners and railway workers.

The merchant’s house that contains the museum is crooked, a testament to the strength of the builders of the time and the materials they used. It is listed as a Grade I historical site and recently underwent a £1.6 million renovation. The money was used in conservation projects as well as enhancing and updating the exhibits and displays in the house. There is a new gift shop and the garden has been replanted with all fresh plants.

Visitors to the museum should alot an hour and a half for a proper tour. Parking is free and visitors with disabilities are invited to bring a companion for free. Wheelchair access is available on the ground floor, shop, and garden. The Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life is open all year round from 10am to 5pm through November 1, and then 4pm from November 3 on. The museum is closed on Sundays. Admission from March 17, 2008 through November 1, 2008 is £3.20 for adults, £2.65 for seniors, disabled patrons, and students, and £1.75 for children 4 to 16.

Currently the Museum is offering free admission for all visitors during the period of November 3, 2008 through March 28, 2009