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The Norris Museum tells the story of Huntingdonshire from 160 million years ago to the present day. The Museum is located in picturesque St Ives, Cambridgeshire in a beautiful riverside building. It's a welcoming, accessible and inspiring place to visit for free, run by a friendly and creative team.
The Norris Museum first opened in 1933 and has a diverse collection of artefacts connected to Huntingdonshire's history, which has been acquired over many years. The original collection was established by St Ives born amateur historian and Victorian gentleman, Herbert Ellis Norris.
The museum looks after about 30,000 items, from 160-million-year-old Jurassic fossils to beautiful flint tools from the Stone Age, to Roman pottery and figurines to curios of Victorian collectors.
There's a wide range of temporary exhibitions, events and activities throughout the year aimed at all ages and different interests. Please see our website for up-to-date details.
The museum is free to visit but some charges may apply to some events. Open 10am - 4pm Mondays to Saturdays throughout the year and 1-4pm on Sundays during May - September.
Local Telephone (01480)
497314
Local Email
National Telephone
01480 497314
Administration Address*
41 The Broadway, St Ives, PE27 5BX
NOTE*: The address above is for official written communications and may NOT provide public access to this organisation. In the case of a PLC or Limited Company it will be the Registered Address or perhaps that of the Secretary of a Club, Group or Association
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Venue: Norris Museum
A group for those who enjoy meeting new people, but who also enjoy, sharing memories and stories, object handling and arts and crafts.
Donation of £3 to cover the cost of refreshments and materials
Occurrence: Runs continuously
Venue: Norris Museum
A group where men can meet and socialise with like-minded people and take part in an activity.
Donation of £5 to cover the cost of refreshments and materials
Occurrence: Runs continuously
Venue: Norris Museum
A group for those who live with dementia and their carers.
Reminiscing, sharing stories and handling objects from the past
Occurrence: Runs continuously
Venue: Norris Museum
Drop in for a cuppa all proceeds go towards working with SENSE
Occurrence: Runs continuously
