Royal Naval Patrol Service Museum and its collection

The Lowestoft Maritime Museum is a private institution located in the town of Lowestoft in Suffolk, England. The museum is dedicated to preserving and showcasing both local and national maritime history. It provides a unique opportunity for visitors to delve into the rich maritime heritage of the area and the country as a whole.

Exhibits at the Lowestoft Maritime Museum

The museum houses a wide range of exhibits that cover various aspects of maritime history. These include maritime artefacts, marine art, and information about the fishing industry in Lowestoft. The museum also highlights the town's involvement with the Royal Navy during World War II, and features shipwrights and coopers tools, ship models, and the workshop of Christopher Cockerell, the inventor of the hovercraft. Additionally, there is a display dedicated to Thomas Crisp, a local man who posthumously won the Victoria Cross during World War I.

Visiting the Lowestoft Maritime Museum

The Lowestoft Maritime Museum is open to the public from late April to late October each year. There is an admission charge for entry into the museum. This information is crucial for visitors planning their trip to the museum.

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Royal Naval Patrol Service Museum
RNPS Association Sparrow's Nest Gardens Whapload Road
NR32 1XG Lowestoft

Visitor information Royal Naval Patrol Service Museum

Opening hours

open every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9.30am until 12.30pm.

Visits can sometimes be accommodated outside these hours by prior arrangement and depending on the availability of staff.

Admission

0+Free

Facilities

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Location & Map

RNPS Association Sparrow's Nest Gardens Whapload Road, Lowestoft

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