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This award-winning museum explores the archaeology , natural history and social history of north-west Essex and the wider world .
There ’ s something of interest for all the family , our collections include : Ancient Egypt , Archaeology , Ceramics and Glass , Costume and Textiles , Decorative Arts , Geology , Furniture and Woodwork , Local and Social History , Natural History , Toys and World Cultures . From stone axes to Samurai armour , Saxon riches to shields , spears and swords . Take the opportunity to see a glove given away by Mary Queen of Scots on the eve of her execution , and meet an Ancient Egyptian Mummy .
At our family-friendly museum children can excavate in the archaeological sandpit , meet Wallace the Lion ( from the famous poem ‘ The Lion and Albert ’) or explore the natural history discovery centre .
With a rolling programme of special exhibitions , activities and events throughout the year , there ’ s always something new to see and do !
Pic nic in our grounds next to the ruins of the 12th century Walden Castle or , walk to the centre of the medieval market town where you can shop , eat , relax and explore .
There is a small car park and access for disabled visitors .
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Opening Times
Tuesday – Saturday 10am -5pm
Sundays and Bank Holidays 2pm-5pm
( Note : The Museum closes at 4.30pm November-February )
Admission
Adults £ 2.50 , Concessions £ 1.25 , Under 18 ’ s FREE
Contact
Saffron Walden Museum , Museum Street , Saffron Walden CB10 1JL , England . Phone Number : + 44 1799 510333 Email : museum @ uttlesford . gov . uk www . saffronwaldenmuseum . org Facebook : Facebook . com / SaffronWaldenMuseum Twitter : @ SW _ Museum
Current Special Exhibition ( until 30 July 2017 ):
Completing the Look : 300 Years of Fashion Accessories
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Discover how people have used their accessories to make a statement for 300 years !
Find out how fashion has been affected by politics , social change and popular culture over the past three centuries . Featuring beautiful accessories dating from as early as 1720 up to the end of the 1970s , the exhibition will explore the reasons behind changes in fashion and what we can discover about the lives of people through what they chose to wear .
Upcoming Events
Complete your Look ( Easter ) 5 and 12 April
Design and create your own accessories
5 April – Mad Hatters
Take inspiration from our current exhibition , Completing the Look : 300 Years of Fashion Accessories , to design and create your own super stylish hat .
12 April – Brilliant Badges & Brooches Drop in sessions , 11am – 1pm & 2pm – 4pm .
Children MUST bring an adult . Usual entry fees apply .
PLUS , take part in our Easter treasure trail around the museum from 3 - 16 April !
Museums at Night 19 May , 6pm-8pm
Bring your torch and follow our nighttime trail .
Children MUST bring an adult . Usual entry fees apply .
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Nature Explorers ( Half-Term ) 31 May and 1 June
Nature Explorer craft activities and outdoor trail .
Drop in sessions , 11am – 1pm & 2pm – 4pm .
Children MUST bring an adult . Usual entry fees apply .
Volunteering Opportunities at the Museum
Our dedicated team of Welcome Desk volunteers are seeking new recruits . They work a shift of between 2 and 3 hours on a regular basis , Tuesday – Friday and Sunday and Bank Holiday afternoons . The main duties are to welcome visitors , sell admission tickets and souvenirs , answer the telephone and relay enquiries to the appropriate member of staff . For more information or an informal chat please contact : Wendy-Jo Atter , 01799 510333 , watter @ uttlesford . gov . uk
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