Museums & Galleries · Cambridgeshire
Ely Museum
📍 CB7 4LR
Photo: Mr Ignavy (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Explore the heritage of Ely and the surrounding fens
- Learn how the landscape shaped local ways of life
- Discover Ely's development from monastic foundation to market town
- See varied collections covering Romans, Saxons and WWII evacuees
- Housed in the historic Old Gaol building
Ely Museum, housed in the Old Gaol on Market Street, tells the story of Ely and the surrounding fens, from prehistoric creatures to the present day. You can explore how the wetlands and rich farmland shaped local life, and trace Ely's growth from a monastic foundation to a market town. Displays cover topics from Roman cooking and Saxon dress to eel catching and wartime evacuees, making it a good pick for anyone curious about local history and heritage. Tickets are bought on the day, with no need to book ahead. The museum is close to Ely station, just 0.7 miles away, and there are 15 bookable places to stay within 5 miles if you're planning a longer visit.
Practical details
- Open
- Tuesday to Saturday 10:30am–5pm, Sunday 12pm–5pm
- Booking
- No pre-booking needed; buy tickets on the day
From the attraction's own website on 20 Sep 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Disabled Access
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🗓️ Make a break of it
Turn a visit to Ely Museum into a proper getaway — ready-made plans, and the drive worked out with fuel, EV charging and the best stops.
🚆 Or come by train
- Ely 0.7 miles
- Littleport 4.8 miles
- Soham 5.3 miles
Straight-line distances · live departures on each station page