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Horatio Nelson by Matthew Keymer, 1801  The Georgian facade of the building

  

   Welcome to the Nelson Museum's homepage, where you will find out about England's greatest naval hero: Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson

 

 

In the museum, which is a Grade II listed Georgian Merchant's house at 26 South Quay, Great Yarmouth in Norfolk, England, you can learn about Nelson and the times in which he lived.

Using strategy games, battle analysis and character discussion, our new exhibition 'The Nelson Touch: Inspirational Leadership' examines the ways in which Nelson motivated and led his men and shows how he became so successful. Can you open your eyes to Nelson's leadership skills?

In the permanent galleries, you can explore Nelson's career, from his Norfolk childhood through his famous battles to his tragic, heroic death, with our hands-on actvities. Find out about his mesmerising personality, his terrible wounds and his many illnesses - not to mention his scandalous love life.

Avoid the rats and beware of the cannonfire in Below Decks, a recreation of a man-of-war. Try our hammock, play ship's games, examine cannons from Nelson's time or relax in the picnic area of the Maritime Courtyard. Come and see it all for yourself!

2009 opening times

January 6th  - March 30th
Monday - Friday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 1pm - 4pm
The museum will be closed on Monday March 31st so that we can offer our Volunteer Team a training day.

April 1st - September 30th
Monday - Friday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 4pm

October 1st - November 30th
Monday - Friday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 1pm - 4pm

Last admission is half an hour before closing time.

Admission fees

Adults £3.40 (over 16)
Concessions £2.90 (OAP, students)
Children £2.00 (Over 3, under 16)
Family ticket £9.00 (2 adults, up to 4 children)
Adults and Concessions in a pre-booked group £2.90
Children in a pre-booked group £1.50

Museum contact detailsNapoleon, one of the museum's rats - visit us to find his friend Nelson!

Curator: Mrs Hannah Bentley MA AMA   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Learning and Access Officer: Mrs Rosie Walker  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Telephone: 01493 850698
Address: 26 South Quay,Great Yarmouth NR30 2RG
Website: www.nelson-museum.co.uk

 
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