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The Food Museum

STOWMARKET, Suffolk

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Countryside museum of rural life with Abbot's Hall exhibitions, history talks and cottage tours. Summary via Google

About The Food Museum

The Food Museum on Crowe Street is a countryside museum exploring rural life and food history through exhibitions including a school dinners display. The site features historical buildings, extensive grounds, and farm animals. A café operates on the premises.

The museum holds a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. It is suitable for children.

Opening hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

What's nearby

  • Costa Coffee next door
  • ASDA Pharmacy next door
  • John Peel Centre for Creative Arts 200m away
  • Stowmarket Lawn Tennis Club 250m away

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

Visitors say this museum offers extensive grounds with historical buildings, farm animals, and engaging exhibitions like the school dinners display. They also highlight the friendly staff, delicious cafe food, and the option to upgrade to a year's pass.

Some reviews mention the entry fee can be overpriced.

Summary via Google

At a glance

Guest rating
4.4 / 5 (714 reviews)
Good for children
Yes
Food hygiene rating
5 out of 5 – Very good
Destination
Suffolk

Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency.