Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery
A great rainy-day museum in Norfolk
A historic Norman castle housing a diverse museum and art gallery, perfect for families. Highlights include the Natural History gallery with a giant moose skeleton, the Egyptian gallery, and the castle's battlements and dungeon. Children will enjoy the hands-on 'Explore the Past' interactive area with dressing-up and artifacts. Interactive exhibits for ages 4-12 Changing art exhibitions in the gallery Castle keep with panoramic city views Café and gift shop on-site Baby-changing facilities and step-free access
Practical tip: The castle can be busy on weekends; booking online is recommended. Allow 2-3 hours for a visit.
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Rainy day pick
A great choice when the weather is against you
What parents should know
A historic Norman castle housing a diverse museum and art gallery, perfect for families.
queues
Book online to skip queues on weekends
Weekends get busy; booking your tickets online in advance will save time queuing and is recommended by the museum.
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