Sheringham Museum at the Mo
Sheringham Museum at the Mo
Sheringham Museum at the Mo
4.5
Speciality MuseumsObservation Decks & TowersArt MuseumsHistory Museums
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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- Bella BReading, United Kingdom5 contributionsBigger than it seems!Spent a good couple of hours here, absolutely packed with information that's really well laid out and so well connected to the local area. Learnt a lot of fascinating local history and more general information about fishing and lifeboats. So cool to see three of the town's original lifeboats and more fishing boats so well preserved. Staff were exceptionally friendly and clearly passionate.Visited October 2023Written 20 October 2023
- Cazoli13Bedfordshire, United Kingdom123 contributionsInteresting museumReally interesting museum with lots of exhibits and also a viewing tower. Lots of interactive things for the kids to use . Friendly staff. Thought ticket price was great value for money. Got round in about an hour with kids rushing around but think it would be more like 2 if we could take our time!Visited October 2023Travelled with familyWritten 25 October 2023
- Happiness595134274628 contributionsWell worth a visitThis museum looks small from the outside, but is far from it, with the added bonus of a brilliant observation tower. We were warmly greeted by staff on the front desk and by Tom once inside the museum, who showed us a very interesting short introduction film. To have such a collection of Lifeboats all in the same building was most impressive. You also have the ability to come and go during the day with your ticket which is perfect if you want to go for lunch or a walk on the beach. A well laid out and very clean museum with enthusiastic friendly staff.Visited March 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 23 March 2024
- SuffolkClaudSuffolk, United Kingdom411 contributionsGreat museum.This is a great museum set out on three floors (with a lift) . It's bit of a Tardis when you get inside. Not only does it contain four sheringham life boats there are sections on the social history of the town. Also currently on the top floor there is an exhibition detailing the offshore wind farm industry. The staff were very welcoming and the entry price of £5 is very good value. I guess is was there for about 1.5 hours. Well worth a visit and great views from the observation tower at the top.Visited May 2024Travelled soloWritten 3 May 2024
- SharpFocus33London, United Kingdom39 contributionsWhat a loverly surpriseWhat do you do at North Sea coastal resort on a grey damp day, visit the local museum? Well I thank the weather gods, we found a really smashing, smart and well curated museum. Manned by the backbone of so many museums and galleries, friendly and helpful local volunteers, The Mo is a real treat.Visited May 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 22 May 2024
- eagle123056Havant, United Kingdom47 contributionsGood little museumThis is a very interesting museum only small but full of information . it has three lifeboats to see going down the ages and the oldest for me was the best it was soo big you couldnt imagine taking it across hills back in the day. It told the tale of the fisher folk that lived there to and on an good day you can climb up the tower and see out xVisited May 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 29 May 2024
- Alison FChalgrove, United Kingdom66 contributionsA 'mustdo' in Sheringham.Absolute gem of a museum, friendly and knowledgable staff and so much to see. Beautifully collated and engaging. Also lovely little shop too! Climb up to the viewpoint to see the windfarm - well worth the extra steps! Car park almost next door but limited spaces so get there early when the museum opens. Great value for money.Visited July 2024Travelled with familyWritten 1 July 2024
- Nicola W4 contributionsGreat family museum!What a great museum! A family with two teenagers and also two seniors. A really well presented museum. Lots of things to see about fishing and the local community. Recreated shop fronts and contents from actual Sheringham shops from 50-100 Years ago. A fossil section too! Very interesting for kids and adults. The “things to look out for” sheet for kids was great and they have buckets of toys to borrow for the younger children. We spent two hours looking round. Highly recommended!Visited July 2024Travelled with familyWritten 24 July 2024
- Travel275502110463 contributionsWondeful, inclusive, accessibleWhat a wonderful, welcoming and inclusive Museum. Not only are you full of interesting, well written and well set- out infoprmation and objects but you are so inclusive it knocked us for six! My daughter and her disability scooter could get to just about everything and you treated her so well I was almost in tears. She told me sje felt so good being there and talking to all the staff. Thank you Pam KingVisited August 2024Travelled with familyWritten 5 September 2024
- David HNorthallerton, United Kingdom3 contributionsVisit the Mo museum, SheringhamThe museum has 3 former lifeboats as well as fishing boats. There are good displays about local industries such as crab and lobster fishing and boatbuilding. Interesting exhibitions of local artists work. Informative display about offshore windfarm and top floor viewing area with 360 degree views. Note no stairs to the viewing area and it could be closed on very sunny days. Helpful guides will explain all you need to know.Visited September 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 7 September 2024
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Jenny Smart
7 contributions
Sept 2022
We spent a very enjoyable afternoon at this lovely museum - like the Tardis, it was much larger inside than it looked from outside and was full of interesting, unusual exhibits grouped and arranged to make them even more interesting, all enhanced by the in-house artist. Exhibits concerned both the town of Sheringham and the surrounding area as well as the RNLI.
The volunteers were exceptionally welcoming, friendly and knowledgeable, with lots of extra stories to tell to add to the printed information.
We greatly enjoyed the 'beside the seaside exhibits', swimming costumes through the ages, the huge books. It was really good to see the efforts made by volunteers - especially the little knitted swimming costumes used as bunting, and the full sized costumes made from old knitting patterns. It really felt as though the museum was loved and cared for by a devoted group of volunteers.
Definitely well worth visiting.
The volunteers were exceptionally welcoming, friendly and knowledgeable, with lots of extra stories to tell to add to the printed information.
We greatly enjoyed the 'beside the seaside exhibits', swimming costumes through the ages, the huge books. It was really good to see the efforts made by volunteers - especially the little knitted swimming costumes used as bunting, and the full sized costumes made from old knitting patterns. It really felt as though the museum was loved and cared for by a devoted group of volunteers.
Definitely well worth visiting.
Written 28 September 2022
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dnlu36
Birmingham, UK237 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
We enjoyed looking at the exhibits and taking time to read the information about each one. The whole visit took 2 hours and we had good views of the wind farms at the observatory before leaving. There was plenty to see - maritime, history of Sheringham, geology, wind energy as a renewable source, natural history, people and art. Quite riveting, and worth the £4.50 admission fee.
Written 2 August 2022
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Patricia B
Borough of Brentwood, UK39 contributions
Jul 2022
Sheringham Museum is in a compact Seafront building full of interesting well presented artefacts, short videos and information on the town’s history, the Seaside, RNLI, fishing, the uses of flint which we’ve seen all over our visit to Norfolk. It has a presentation on off shore Wind farms and proposed developments. There is also a top level viewing platform over the town.
I can’t think of a better value Visit in the area. £4.50 per adult, £4 concessions. .
Allow 1 and a half hours.
I can’t think of a better value Visit in the area. £4.50 per adult, £4 concessions. .
Allow 1 and a half hours.
Written 14 July 2022
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SuffolkClaud
Suffolk, UK411 contributions
May 2024 • Solo
This is a great museum set out on three floors (with a lift) . It's bit of a Tardis when you get inside. Not only does it contain four sheringham life boats there are sections on the social history of the town. Also currently on the top floor there is an exhibition detailing the offshore wind farm industry. The staff were very welcoming and the entry price of £5 is very good value. I guess is was there for about 1.5 hours. Well worth a visit and great views from the observation tower at the top.
Written 3 May 2024
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osjtenor
Brentwood, UK28 contributions
Sept 2022
We love this museum. There is so much to see, including old Sheringham lifeboats, items relating to local heritage and social history, information about wind farms and energy production, and an annual exhibition and display, this year celebrating 100 years of seaside holidays. The volunteers that run the museum are friendly, informative and extremely passionate about Sheringham and its history. If you have any questions, they take pleasure in pointing out where and what to look at to provide the information you need. They are lucky to have such a talented group of volunteers. For instance, ask to see the artwork of Colin Seal, a local man who worked Disney in the States for many years before sharing his creative skills with the Museum and visitors.
This description only scratches the surface of what this museum has to offer. Allow half a day or more to get the most from your visit.
This description only scratches the surface of what this museum has to offer. Allow half a day or more to get the most from your visit.
Written 22 October 2022
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Mike B
Stansted Mountfitchet, UK147 contributions
Jun 2022
What a fab museum, on several floors but easy to get around. Lots of exhibits covering Sheringham's history the fishing trade and the lifeboats. Also has a section on the offshore the wind farm including spotter scopes for a closer view. There's a live tank with marine critters in, the same critters found here. The viewing tower gives great views of Sheringham's coast.
Written 6 July 2022
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Ashley E
London, UK21 contributions
Oct 2022 • Family
Really enjoyed this museum, full of local history information and also a viewing area out to sea with the wind farm. A higher tower gives 360 degree views of the town and over the beach/sea.
Wheelchair accessible and really helpful staff in the galleries and shops.
Closed for winter months but well worth a visit when it’s open.
Wheelchair accessible and really helpful staff in the galleries and shops.
Closed for winter months but well worth a visit when it’s open.
Written 27 October 2022
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Happiness59513427462
8 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
This museum looks small from the outside, but is far from it, with the added bonus of a brilliant observation tower. We were warmly greeted by staff on the front desk and by Tom once inside the museum, who showed us a very interesting short introduction film. To have such a collection of Lifeboats all in the same building was most impressive. You also have the ability to come and go during the day with your ticket which is perfect if you want to go for lunch or a walk on the beach. A well laid out and very clean museum with enthusiastic friendly staff.
Written 23 March 2024
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SharpFocus33
London, UK39 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
What do you do at North Sea coastal resort on a grey damp day, visit the local museum? Well I thank the weather gods, we found a really smashing, smart and well curated museum. Manned by the backbone of so many museums and galleries, friendly and helpful local volunteers, The Mo is a real treat.
Written 22 May 2024
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arctosMac
Norwich, UK30 contributions
Feb 2022
What a beautiful, interesting and well set out gem this place is! Although we've lived in Cromer since the 1980s Sheringham museums have never had a visit. So, with grandsons from France this was rectified. Although the top floor was temporarily closed, there was plenty to fill our time and comment on. A whiff of sadness recalling the now gone Scotter's fishmongers and dear Ron Wright [every cheerful and helpful behind the counter at Blyth & Wright's]. Wonderful volunteers who took time to explain things, exchange memories and amusing banter.
Amazing view from the tower - thankfully a clear day!
Amazing view from the tower - thankfully a clear day!
Written 24 February 2022
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On your TripAdvisor page there is an enquiry regarding whether yo allow dogs or not. Perhaps one of you could reply.
Thank you to everyone for maintaining such a vital and interesting facilty.
Regards, Nic
Written 29 August 2018
PSTRU
Sheringham, United Kingdom
I do apologise, unfortunately we do not allow dogs into the museum, with the exception of seeing-eye dogs. Sometimes the responses take a little while for Trip advisor to post so there was a time delay in our answering. For all up to date information do check out our website which is current.
Written 13 September 2018
PSTRU
Sheringham, United Kingdom
Hello, many apologies as we tend to only manage to reply to direct postings of questions and reviews as opposed to this forum. Unfortunately we do not allow dogs on site, only seeing-eye or guide dogs. As another reviewer says we are more than happy to answer the telephone or email enquiries with such questions. I am sorry it took a while to receive the notification of your post via our email, and consequently a delay in replying. Our website has all current details on it, as well as our dog and mobility access etc.
Written 13 September 2018
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