About Saffron Walden Museum
Explore fascinating collections spanning natural history, archaeology and local heritage at this welcoming town museum, complete with family facilities, picnic areas and onsite refreshments.
What's nearby
- Walden Castle next door
- St Mary's C Of E Primary School next door
- St Marys Church next door
- Bridge End Gardens 250m away
- The Common 350m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Paid car park
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday
- 2:00 – 5:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
This is a fantastic museum with masses to see and child friendly with activities and searches for them to do. It covers some many areas local history, wildlife, ancient world and people. There's limited free parking for visitors and entry is on £2.50 for adults half price for pensioners. There are stains inside but there's stair lifts and a main lift so it's accessible to all. Don't miss going here, and the castle is next door.
· via Google
We had such a lovely visit today. We were especially impressed with how child friendly the museum is - our 2 grandsons loved it. The complimentary back pack filled with different things to use & do while visiting was great. Thank you so much for making us so welcome - we look forward to visiting again very soon.
· via Google
Great museum. Really interactive for Children, our age group was 4- 40 and we all had a lovely time. We took part in the Cardboard Clues which was excellent, really funny for all ages. The lady on reception was really kind and look thrilled to see us all enjoying the museum. Well worth a visit.
· via Google
We just did the murder mystery. I thought it was great fun. My two girls (12 & 14) and my wife all enjoyed it. I would highly recommend. We took 2 hours to do the 3 mysteries. Unfortunately, that left no time to explore the museum properly. But 100% worth the £25 for all of us to play. My daughter enjoyed completing the clues on the (required) app.
· via Google
Visitors say this museum offers a wide variety of unique and interactive displays, including an impressive Anglo-Saxon section and local history exhibits. They also highlight the museum's child-friendly activities, such as complimentary backpacks and engaging clue-solving games. Guests mention the reasonable entry fees and convenient accessibility features, including stair lifts and a main lift.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Museum Street, Saffron Walden, CB10 1BN Get directions
- Category
- Museums & Galleries
- Guest rating
- 4.6 / 5 (312 reviews)
- Suitable for
- All Ages
- Setting
- Indoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Toilets on site
- Yes
- Destination
- Saffron Walden