Captain Fawcett's Emporium Marvellous Barbershop Museum

About the museum

The Marvellous Barbershop Museum is part of the headquarters of Captain Fawcett, a grooming brand based in King's Lynn. It opened in March 2019 and shows a collection of barbering history from about four centuries.

The collection includes period scenes, antique barber chairs, cabinets of elixirs and tonsorial antiques, as well as a collection of mugs. The museum is on the mezzanine level of a working building, so visitors see the collection alongside the everyday life of the company.

Visits are by advance booking. Private visits, special occasions, cream teas and tours with a guide can be arranged by appointment. A free virtual version of the museum can be explored online at any time.

Highlights

• About four centuries of barbering history
• Antique barber chairs
• Period scenes and cabinets of elixirs
• Collection of mugs
• Free virtual museum online

Permanent exhibition

• Marvellous Barbershop Museum – Barbering artefacts from about four centuries, including antique chairs, period scenes, cabinets of elixirs and a mug collection.

Founded

2019

Operated by

Captain Fawcett

Admission & discounts

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Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: not available
• Elevator: not available
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The museum is on the mezzanine level of a working headquarters and is reached by staircase only; there is no lift. A free virtual museum is available online.

Kids & families

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Getting there & parking

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Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

Tea and coffee are available; cream teas and sandwiches can be booked at least 48 hours ahead. The Captain Fawcett range of grooming products is sold in the online shop.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties

The headquarters can host private visits, special occasions, and film, photo and television shoots.

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