Join in the fun at Aldeburgh Museum during October half term.  Families can enjoy a weekend of activities and a ‘Where’s Wally?’ hunt.

October 24th and 25th is the launch of the activity book ‘Adventures of Ben and Jim – 30 fun ways to discover Aldeburgh’s heritage’, made possible with a grant from Historic England and in partnership with The Red House, home of Benjamin Britten.  ‘Ben and Jim’  take children on an adventure to explore and learn about an item or story linked to Aldeburgh’s local heritage, such as the chicken headdress from Benjamin Britten’s Noye’s Fludde, or the lantern belonging to the beachman James Cable from Aldeburgh Museum, with instructions to make your own.  There will also be demonstrations of activities from the book by Aldeburgh Museum and The Red House over the weekend.

One of two museums in Suffolk offering this family-friendly activity come along and search for Wally between Monday 26th to Sunday 1st November, part of the National Where’s Wally? Spooky Museum Search organised by Walker Books and Kids in Museums.  Hunt for Wally amongst the displays at Aldeburgh Museum, find the spooky phrase with letters hidden alongside Wally and receive a special “I found Wally!” bookmark on completion of the search.  There is also the chance to enter the Where’s Wally? and Kids in Museums grand prize draw competition to win an ArtFund Family Membership and a bundle of Where’s Wally? goodies.

Making great Christmas stocking fillers both the Activity book and Where’s Wally? Spooky Spotlight Search book will be available to purchase.

Both events are FREE with normal admission fees.

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Using our online virtual tour, one of our expert volunteers will guide your group around the Museum, sharing their detailed knowledge of the collection and the Moot Hall. Tours will be conducted using Zoom and last approximately 1 hour.
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Do I have to wear a face covering?

No.  This is now optional (but subject to change).

Can I go into the museum if I just turn up?

Yes please do. We no longer have a pre booking system in place. An admission ticket will be issued on entry.

How do I get a ticket for entry?

Please just turn up and purchase an admission ticket on arrival.

When will you be open?

Are opening times are always from 1pm to 4pm. From April to the end of October we are open every day (except when the building is needed for civic events).  From November through to the end of March, we are open weekends only plus additional days in school holidays/half-terms.

How accessible is the museum?

The museum has worked hard to ensure that everyone is welcome and is able to access the displays and enjoy themselves when they visit us.

Access for visitors with physical disabilities
The Moot Hall is a grade one listed building and the exhibits are on two floors, with the main entrance on the first floor and the exit on the ground floor. For those with limited mobility who cannot climb the stairs, there is access through the ground floor, where you can look around the museum room and its exhibits. Tablet computers will provide support for those unable to climb the stairs (coming soon). Our front-of-house staff are ready to assist when you arrive.

We are sorry but the museum is not wheelchair accessible but it is possible that access could be possible for small wheelchairs through the ground floor. Please let us know your requirements.

Access for visitors with visual impairments includes:
Tablet support (coming soon) and a handling collection and items to touch. Access dogs are welcome.

Access for deaf or hard-of-hearing visitors includes:
Subtitles for spoken word film material. Assistance dogs are welcome.

Access for visitors who have a learning disability, dementia or are on the autistic spectrum includes:
An experienced member of staff.  In due course, we expect to have SEN backpacks and a sensory map.

If you have any additional needs please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate you.

What is there for children?

Whether you have tiny tots or teenagers, there’s plenty to do with the family. There is dressing up as a mini mayor, games and challenges, trails and more.

Whether that’s seeing our exhibitions or taking part in one of our workshops, we want you to feel at home here.

We have special activities in school holidays/half-terms.

 

What is included in my admission ticket?

Your admission ticket includes entry to all our temporary exhibitions and permanent collection displays.  Your ticket enables you to visit multiple times over a one year period though does not cover special events.