Museums & Galleries · Wroxham
Museum of the Broads
📍 NR12 9BY
Photo: don cload (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Take a boat trip on a Victorian steam boat or electric launch
- Five museum buildings housing unique Broads boats and artefacts
- Special exhibition of Broadland artist Philippa Miller's work
- Hands-on activities including knot tying and dressing up
- Picnic area beside the river
The Museum of the Broads sits in a tranquil riverside setting in Stalham, North Norfolk, telling the story of the Broads from Roman times through peat digging to today's holidaymakers and environmentalists. Across five buildings you'll find unique Broads boats, tools and archive material, plus a special exhibition on Broadland artist Philippa Miller. You can take a boat trip aboard the Victorian steam launch Falcon or the electric Marsh Harrier, try hands-on activities like knot tying, and relax in the riverside picnic area. It suits families, boating enthusiasts and anyone curious about local heritage. The museum is open Tuesday to Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays, with parking at Richardson's Boatyard nearby. Based in Stalham, North Norfolk, it's well placed for a stay in the area, with 192 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays.
Practical details
- Open
- Tuesday to Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays
- Parking
- At Richardson's Boatyard, short walk to museum
- Accessibility
- Level or ramped access to all buildings; accessible toilet
- Booking
- Boat trips can be booked online or by phone
From the attraction's own website on 29 Sep 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Disabled Access
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