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Time and Tide Museum

Time and Tide Museum of Great Yarmouth Life, Blackfriars Road Great Yarmouth, NR30 3BX

A captivating journey through the rich maritime heritage of this vibrant coastal town.

Housed in a beautifully converted Victorian herring curing works, Time and Tide Museum of Great Yarmouth Life offers an immersive experience where history lingers in the air – along with the unmistakable aroma of the smokehouse.

Step back in time and uncover Great Yarmouth’s story, from its Ice Age origins to the present day. Explore the town’s once-thriving fishing industry and the lives of those who made their living from the sea.

Wander through a recreated Victorian Row and step inside a fisherman’s home, soak up the atmosphere of a 1950s quayside, take the wheel of a coastal steam drifter, and hear gripping tales of shipwrecks and daring rescues on the high seas.

With special exhibitions running throughout the year, there’s always something new to discover.

Time and Tide is an unforgettable adventure that will leave you with a deeper appreciation of Great Yarmouth’s unique place in history.

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Opening Times

31st March to 2nd November 2025

Open daily

10.00 - 16.30

3rd November 2025 to 29th March 2026

Monday to Friday

10.00 - 16.00

Saturday and Sunday

12.00 - 16.00

Prices

Adult

£8.20

Concession

£7.80*

Child (age 4-18)

£6.90

Family discount adult (available with a paid child ticket)

£7.30

Child under 4

FREE

Twilight ticket (one hour before closing)

£2.50

Free admission with a Norfolk Museums Pass

*Concessions: Over 65s, students and disabled people. Disabled people can bring one companion in free of charge.

Facilities

Café

Baby Changing

Disabled Access

Toilets

Events

5th Apr - 14th Sep

Cabaret Mechanical Marvels at Time and Tide Museum

Cabaret Mechanical Marvels is an interactive journey into the wild and wonderful world of automata.

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