The Festival of Essex Archaeology & Heritage

Join us at a delightful festival celebrating archaeology, history,…

Wild Child Summer – 22 July- 1 Sept

Wildlife themed family friendly activities being held throughout…

Big Green Day

Join us for a celebration of all things nature and sustainability…

May Half-Term

Join us for May Half Term as we celebrate our new exhibition…

Saffron Walden Museum is Recruiting

  Saffron Walden Museum is seeking to recruit a part-time…

Our new temporary exhibition “Life” opened on Saturday 9th May

"Life : Celebrating 100 years of David Attenborough" 9 May -…

Museum Gardening Club

Help Us Grow! Volunteer for the Museum Garden Club. Into Gardening?…

Join our Team …..become our new Learning & Outreach Officer

ADVERT Learning Outreach Officer 2026  

Calm session

Enjoy a calm and quiet atmosphere with reduced lighting and a…

Black Shuck Shadow Puppet

February 19 @ 10:10 am - 2:30 pm £2.40 per child 30…

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Standard Opening Times

Monday – Closed

Tuesday – Open 10am-5pm

Wednesday – Open for schools and pre-booked groups only during term time.

In Essex School Holidays we are open to the public 10am-5pm on Wednesdays

Thursday, Friday & Saturday:  Open 10am – 5pm

Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays: Open 2pm-5pm

(During the winter months we close earlier at 4.30pm November – February)

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Saffron Walden Museum
Museum Street,
Saffron Walden,
Essex.
CB10 1BN
Tel: 01799 510333

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