Our collection of items from the Norfolk and Suffolk Broads is unique and our vision is to bring the stories of the Broads alive. We are very grateful for all support. Find us at The Poor's Staithe, Stalham, NR12 9DA, just off the A149 at the turning to Richardson's Boatyard. Find out how tourism changed the Broads.
Take a trip on Falcon, our unique Victorian steam boat, or on Marsh Harrier, our Edwardian style electric launch. We have education packs, worksheets and trails and can tailor the visit to suit your class. Free pre-visit for teachers.
Take a trip on Falcon, our unique Victorian steam boat, or on Marsh Harrier, our Edwardian style electric launch. We have education packs, worksheets and trails and can tailor the visit to suit your class. Free pre-visit for teachers.
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We look forward to welcoming you to our unique and tranquil riverside setting. Our story takes you from Roman times through medival peat digging to the holiday makers, sailors and environmentalists of today. Discover the boats of the Broads and take a trip on the river. Discover the story of the Broads, its people, its wildlife, its landscape and its boats.
We are family friendly and although some activities are on hold this year, we still have a fun trails sheet, the playboat can be climbed on, smart phones can access images, interactives and audio, and our popular knot tying is available. And of course our boats are running, so you can take a trip on the river and spot wildlife!
The Museum has five buildings: Cooke's Staithe, the Barton Building, the Surlingham Building, Wroxham Building and the Oulton Boat Shed. Outside in Friends' Way are more Broads boats. Our steam launch, Falcon, and our electric boat, Marsh Harrier, are moored on our quayside. A magnifier is available for the visually impaired, and our audio guides are a great way to enhance your visit.
Take a trip on Falcon, our unique Victorian steam boat, or enjoy the Broads from our new electric boat, Marsh Harrier. Explore the Ellis Eel trail, try knot tying, dress up, play boats, and more for children and adults of all ages. A unique collection of boats, tools, photographs, documents, and other items that tell the story of the Norfolk & Suffolk Broads.
Reviews (14)
Andy Manning
Oct 23, 2021
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Rachel H.
Oct 21, 2021
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The museum was ok, be sure to book your boat visit the day before as these book up fast. Unfortunately, staff let it down on the day. If you're giving out sweets to children for them to pick themselves don't moan at them for moving one because of covid when they have a food allergies . Maybe ask what one they would like. Even if I'd taken myself it would have meant moving other sweets. We didn't return for the boat trip so can't review that.
Darren & Sarah Sapsford
Oct 19, 2021
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Carol Jarrett
Oct 19, 2021
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Diane Baldry
Oct 14, 2021
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Frances Weller
Sep 18, 2021
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Sue Ray
Sep 13, 2021
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Christine Burchell
Sep 07, 2021
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There are several sheds with exhibits of boats. The day started poorly when their technology wasnt working and although we had pre booked and paid they weren't expecting us. I showed them our pdf tickets and we did gain entry. We had also paid for a 30 minute trip on their steam boat. The trip before is took ages to load up and set off, but we were hopeful that our trip would be more or less on time as there was a 30 minute slippage time between departures. However there was no sign of our boat at the departure time 45 minutes later or indeed 20 minutes after we should have left and as our dog
Peter Sedgwick
Aug 29, 2021
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I did my first visit there today since the referbishment, I have to say it is fantastic.
It's collection comprises of various types of boats used on the broads and there is information on how they were used and what work they were used for.
There are also some great art works featuring boats on the broads and also equipment that was used to build and repair the boats.
The exhibition features a history of marine engineering and also a section showing the wildlife on the broads.
The staff are very helpful and are very knowledgeable on the subjects, if you are on holiday in this area or just passing
It's collection comprises of various types of boats used on the broads and there is information on how they were used and what work they were used for.
There are also some great art works featuring boats on the broads and also equipment that was used to build and repair the boats.
The exhibition features a history of marine engineering and also a section showing the wildlife on the broads.
The staff are very helpful and are very knowledgeable on the subjects, if you are on holiday in this area or just passing
Lynette Marrison
Jul 27, 2021
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Greg Sutton
Jul 27, 2021
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Nicola Firth
Oct 29, 2020
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We really enjoyed visiting the Museum of the Broads. The staff and volunteers were really knowledgeable and clearly enjoy what they are doing. We are especially thankful to the man who took the time to teach our children some new knots, they are looking forward to going back to scouts and showing everyone what they have learnt!
Mark Eaton
Aug 31, 2018
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Christine Mackintosh
Jun 27, 2018
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