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Come along to Ely Museum in the heart of the Fens, just a train ride from Cambridge.

Travel through time as you explore the galleries; from the prehistoric creatures who swam in the ancient oceans, through to the Bronze Age, the Romans and the World Wars.

What’s on Display?

Who built Ely Cathedral? How were eels caught? What did Romans use to cook? What did Saxon women wear? Who was evacuated to Ely during WWII? What grows in the fields? Which ancient creatures lived here? How do you make a stone axe?
Come explore these and many other questions through the wide and varied collections on display at Ely Museum.

Discover more

For larger groups we offer a discounted rate of £5.50 each for groups of ten or more. Museum tours and talks available throughout the year. Check out our What’s on for more details.

 

Opening hours
  • Tuesday to Saturday 10:30am - 5:00pm
  • Sunday 12:00pm - 5:00pm
  • Bank Holidays 10:30am - 5:00pm

Closed Mondays (except Bank Holidays)

Admissions
  • Adult £6.50
  • Child £2.50
  • Under 5s Free
  • Family £15.00
  • Art Pass & MA Members Free

Tickets provide entry for a year from purchase

Ely Museum

The Old Gaol, Market St, Ely CB7 4LS

Facilities

Toilets

There are four toilets in total, two on each floor. There is one accessible toilet on the ground floor. Each floor has a toilet with baby changing facilities.

Access

There is step free access from the road throughout Ely Museum. There is a fully enclosed lift to access the second floor.

For more information on accessibility and access please see our dedicated page.

Accessibility and Access

 

 

Photography

You are welcome to take photographs in the galleries for personal use. Please share your photos with us on social media @elymuseum #elymuseum

Animals

Please no animals (except assistance dogs)

Food and drink

Please no food or drink in the galleries, they can harm our collections.

Explorer kits

Explorer kits available to help children explore the museum.

Group Visits

We are delighted to welcome pre-booked group visits to Ely Museum.

For groups of more than 10 on a pre-booked visit, the admission price is £5.50.

Call 01353 666655 or email admin@elymuseum.org.uk to enquire about booking.

The Ely Experience

The One Stop Pass – convenient, accessible, and fast Group Tour option.

Ely Museum have teamed up with Visit Ely and other key heritage attractions in Ely’s City Centre allowing you to “Pick and Mix” your perfect pass to access just what you want to!

Examples would include admission to Ely Museum combined with visiting Oliver Cromwell’s House, Ely Cathedral or also include The Stained-Glass Museum.

All four for just £48 per person.

The Visit Ely team can also organise arrival refreshments, lunches and more to make your whole day run smoothly and be as enjoyable as possible.

For a truly bespoke trip, why not try The Ely Experience – email or call to discuss pricing.

Email – info@visitely.org.uk or Call 01353 66062

Shop

Our museum shop stocks an exciting range of products ranging from educational local history books to children’s toys. We have carefully selected all products to highlight our collection and are perfect gifts for you to take home. All sales from the from the shop go to directly supporting the museum.