Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery 

The walls of the Norwich castle have seen some outrageously wild days! A world of contrast, from it's early days of construction 900 years ago by the Normans as a Royal palace, to its later use as a prison in the 14th century and following that, its transforamation into a museum in 1894.

Now the Castle is the County's principle museum and is laden with fascinating and bizarre treasures to inspire and intrigue visitors of all ages. The museum is far from a collection of dusty display cases. Norwich Castle has one of Britain’s most important collections of Anglo-Saxon treasures and Viking galleries. The ancient Egyptian gallery sends visitors even further back in time and for the art lovers - you will be well fed by the museum's outstanding collections of fine art.

The castle blends the historic with the modern. Think the Reichstag, and then turn it up a few notches toward quirkiness! Attached to this historic monument you will also find a gigantic shopping centre.

Things to do

Exciting exhibitions and temporary shows range from sculpture to Surrealism or flowers to football.

• The Castle holds the best collections anywhere of paintings by the Norwich School of Artists.
• Have a look at the world's largest collection of ceramic teapots.
• Step back in time and experience the atmosphere of an Egyptian tomb with its ancient mummies.
• Immerse yourself in stunning English watercolours, Dutch landscapes and modern British paintings.
• The Anglo-Saxon and Viking Gallery tells the story of life in East Anglia after the collapse of the Roman Empire.
• Roam the expensive gift store or browse any of the wonderful books over a cup of coffee!

Opening Times

Castle hours are: Mon to Fri 10am-4.30pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1pm-5pm.

• Closure Times: 22 - 26 Dec 2006 & 1 Jan 2007