About Us

This large museum is located in recently renovated Victorian herring curing works. The wide-ranging maritime collection concentrates on fishing, shipbuilding and other maritime trades, merchant trade and lifesaving in Great Yarmouth. The emphasis is on herring fishing and curing. The museum recreates a fishing trip aboard a drifter, the bustle of the Yarmouth quayside at the peak of the herring season and a Yarmouth Row. There is a fine collection of shipmodels and an important local marine art collection, including Pierhead paintings. A comprehensive archive of photographs, plans and charts, research files and a database of YH registered vessels may be consulted by appointment.

Discover Great Yarmouth's fascinating history, its rich maritime and fishing heritage and some of the colourful characters who made their living from the sea.

Wander through a Victorian 'Row' and see inside a fisherman's home. Experience the heady atmosphere of a 1950s quayside, take the wheel of a coastal Drifter and hear gripping tales of wreck and rescue on the high seas. Follow Great Yarmouth’s transformation from a sandbank to the present day, through times of boom and bust and war and peace.

Relax in the the spacious courtyard beneath a spectacular canopy of sails, surrounded by historic fishing boats.

Lively hands-on displays, games, puzzles, free audio guides, film shows and children's activities bring the great story of Great Yarmouth vividly to life.

The Silver Darlings Café serves a range of light lunches including kipper paté and marinated herrings with salad plus teas, coffees, soft drinks and ice cream. Use the café at any time – you don’t need a museum ticket.

Opening Hours

21st March to 31st October 2008 Monday to Sunday 10am to 5pm
1st November 2008 to 31st March 2009, Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm, Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 4pm
closed 24th to 26th December 2008 and 1st January 2009.

Address

Time and Tide Museum of Great Yarmouth Life           
Blackfriars Road                                                       
Great Yarmouth
NR30 3BX

Other Information

 Entry to the cafe and shop is free

A programme of temporary exhibitions changes throughout the year.

Contact:

Tel: 01493 743 930

Email:yarmouth.museums@norfolk.gov.uk

To make an appointment to look at anything in the Maritime Heritage East Archive housed at Time & Tide, please contact Fiona Ford on 01493 743 941 or email: Fiona.ford@norfolk.gov.uk

External Website : http://www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk/default.asp?document=200.44

Accessibility

The museum is fully accessible, lifts, assistance dogs welcome, accessible toilets, audio guides and transcripts available.