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Suffolk Museums

Suffolk, UK

Suffolk is home to more than 60 museums!

Suffolk’s museums are housed in some fascinating places too. They reside in castles, cottages, in moot halls, wartime airfields, in a Victorian engineering works and at a railway station. They are also home to stunning outdoor spaces, including walled gardens, country parks, courtyards and meadowlands.

Opening hours vary and it is always advisable to check for individual museum's details when planning a visit.

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