Shell Museum
Small Norfolk village museum of seashells, fossils and local finds, built in 1915 to house Sir Alfred Jodrell's collection.
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About the museum
The Shell Museum in the north Norfolk village of Glandford was built in 1915 by Sir Alfred Jodrell of Bayfield Hall to house the shell collection he had gathered over some sixty years. Estate workmen built it under Thomas Holbrook, in a style that matches the village. It describes itself as the oldest purpose-built museum in Norfolk.
The collection holds seashells from around the world, many of them brightly coloured, and the museum calls it the finest of its kind in the country. Alongside the shells there are fossils, birds' eggs, pottery and jewellery, and finds from the area around Glandford, including an axehead. Some curiosities include a piece of Pompeii and a sugar bowl said to have belonged to Queen Elizabeth I.
The museum also shows work by the fisherman-artist John Craske, including a tapestry of the Norfolk coast and an oil painting. It is run by a small private trust, which receives no public grants and depends on income from visitors.
Highlights
- Shells from around the world, many brightly coloured
- Fossils, birds' eggs and local archaeological finds
- Tapestry and painting by John Craske
- Piece of Pompeii and other curiosities
- The oldest purpose-built museum in Norfolk
Permanent exhibitions
- Shell collection – Seashells from around the world, with fossils, birds' eggs, pottery and finds from the Glandford area.
- John Craske works – A tapestry of the Norfolk coast and an oil painting by the fisherman-artist John Craske.
- Founded
- 1915
- Operated by
- Small private trust (registered charity no. 311106)
Admission & discounts
| Adults | £4 |
|---|---|
| Children & teens | £1 |
The museum is a small private trust that receives no public grants and depends on visitor income.
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