Top Things to do in Norfolk
The 7 Best Art Museums in Norfolk, England
A holiday in Norfolk is not a glamorous break. While the Norfolk Broads of East Anglia are a beautiful part of the UK, they represent a relaxing rural getaway rather than a high-powered city-break. Although its reputation is mostly rural, with people associating the county mostly with the wetlands of the Norfolk Broads, there are also towns such as Norwich and King's Lynn to visit, both of which provide shopping opportunities, nightlife and entertainment. Norfolk also contains a large stretch of coastline, and seaside destinations such as Cromer and Great Yearmouth mean there are great beaches to be found as well. Many areas of the Norfolk Broads and the coastal region are sites of outstanding natural beauty, and are also protected as bird reserves, so take a pair of binoculars on holiday. There are also popular wildlife attractions such as Banham Zoo, with a great collection of big cats, and Great Yarmouth's Sea Life Centre, one of the biggest of its kind in the country, complete with tropical sharks and conger eels. And of course, if any of your family are interested in boating, you'll need to rent a boat and explore the waterways of the Broads themselves!
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1. The South Asia Collection
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 36 reviews
The South Asia Collection museum, located in the heart of Norwich, is dedicated to recording, conserving and promoting the traditional arts, crafts and cultures of India and Pakistan, and adjacent countries such as Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Burma, Thailand, Indonesia and Central Asia.
Reviewed By Romnarz - London, United Kingdom
An unexpected display of Far East culture all free. Very informative display and a wide selection of furniture, prints and other artefacts .There are some goods for sale , it’s rare to find anywhere that has so many Beautiful things to chose. Yuo will find it hard to leave without buying something. We came back within minutes to buy more !
2. Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts
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4.5 based on 633 reviews
The Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts is an inspirational public art museum where you can see outstanding art for free. The Centre, which opened in 1978 to house the Robert and Lisa Sainsbury Collection, is a world-class building designed by Norman Foster, at the University of East Anglia, Norwich.
Reviewed By 36daveb36
In the depths of the campus of the University of East Anglia, there is a very stylish building which combines university art library, with a gallery of modern art, ceramics and sculpture and the biggest cabinet of curiosities you could find. The collection of ethnic artefacts is amazing, and the antiquity of some of them is stunning.
3. Norfolk Motorcycle Museum
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4.5 based on 104 reviews
Brilliant privately owned museum that should be on your listings, its ace! Have photos too!
Reviewed By beckyc813 - Burnham-on-Crouch, United Kingdom
Welcoming and friendly owners and some lovely old bikes. Good for something different. Can do on a quick visit.
4. True's Yard Fisherfolk Museum
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4.5 based on 136 reviews
Reviewed By Bunhunter
We spent a couple of hours wandering around the displays in the excellent small museum that gives a flavour of not only of the town of Lynn but also the busy thriving fishing and trading port in the days of the past. Do ask directions to the North End as it's well worth a visit and we recommend this hidden gem.
5. Peter Coke Shell Gallery
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4.5 based on 92 reviews
The Shell Gallery is temporarily closed. Normally run by volunteers, the gallery is beautiful and has some sublime pieces of work it will only take 5-10 minutes to look round but is located in a beautiful town right on a beautiful beach and seafront and is more than worth seeing whilst you enjoy the rest of the beauty of Sheringham which this only adds to!
Reviewed By HBB85 - West Sussex, United Kingdom
The shell gallery is situated between the town and the seafront, with car parking a short walk away. The gallery itself is a single room displaying a lifetime's work - which has been thoughtfully displayed in mirrored cabinets - and Coke's workshop in the corner, arranged as he left it. Entry is free but do make a donation towards its upkeep if you can. The gallery is run by friendly volunteers who will give you a leaflet about Peter Coke and his work and chat further if you so wish. We stayed about 15 or 20 minutes to take in all the intricate detail. It's great that the gallery has survived; many of the shell gardens of the 1970s/1980s are long since demolished. Coke's work is so ornate, it must have been a labour of love just searching for so many of the same type of shell! The detail is minuscule, so look closely. There are too many designs to name, all equally impressive. Everyone will have a favourite piece!
6. Norfolk Tank Museum
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4.5 based on 146 reviews
Open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday Easter to October
Reviewed By X5066DErichardp - Dereham, United Kingdom
Visited on Sunday as part of a large group, having read previous reviews we were a bit apprehensive about what we would find. Glad to say the we found the poor reviews far from the truth. From the start we were made to feel very welcome. It's obvious that a lot of work has been done to comply with covid restrictions so sadly we weren't able to climb inside the exhibits. This did not detract in any way from our experience. All the staff were friendly and knowledgeable, and were on hand to answer any questions. This museum has something for everyone young and old and we will definitely be returning. Hopefully next time the restrictions will have been lifted and we can have a ride too ????????????
7. St Seraphim's Chapel and Icon & Railway Heritage Museum
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4.0 based on 21 reviews
