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Welcome to Ely Museum

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Museum entrance

Ely Museum, a bright and friendly local history museum, located in the Bishop's Gaol in the centre of the historical city of Ely. The Museum is the history centre for the Isle of Ely & the Fens and it takes you on a journey through time from prehistory to the twentieth century.

Displays include original prison cells, fossils that can be touched, Roman remains and an archive film of the Fens including punt guns and eel catching.

A museum guide, children's guide to the galleries, toilets and a gift shop make this an ideal destination for all of the family.

Current exhibition

Ely Museum Events

Living History days, finds identification afternoons, a programme of talks and many children's activities are just some of the fun activities and events that are held throughout the year. Read More »

What's coming next?

Thursday 1st June 11am - 12.30pm

Robin Hood Crafts

Join us on 1st June for fun and frolics with a Robin Hood theme! Contact the museum to book a place.

Suitable for children aged 5-11

Tickets are £3 per participating child and booking in advance is recommended to avoid disappointment. Tickets may not be available on the day. Please call the museum on 01353 666655 or email admin@elymuseum.org.uk to book.

The Museum
icon The Ely Museum Trust was set up in 1972 with much voluntary support. Dating from the 13th century, this building has been a private house, a tavern, a registry office and most famously the Bishop's Gaol. More »
Education
icon Ely Museum is open all year round for pre–booked groups and offers a discounted rate for schools. A teacher's resource pack full of curriculum related information is available FREE for schools that book group visits. More »
Displays
icon Encounter the museum's collection of fossils from marine dinosaurs, prehistoric tools and weapons, Roman pottery and Anglo Saxon jewellery. Watch the story of life in the fens and learn how eels were caught. More »