Great British Summer Savings at Moyse's Hall Museum
Discounted admission at Moyse's Hall Museum!
Start
23 July 2026, 9am
End
02 September 2026, 12am
About this offer
Thanks to the Government's 'Summer Savings' initiative, there’s discounted admission at Moyse's Hall Museum for all throughout the summer!
This summer, discover the story of one of England's most fascinating Anglo-Saxon kings at Moyse's Hall Museum.
Explore the dramatic story of Edmund, the Viking invasion of East Anglia, and the archaeological discoveries that bring this remarkable period of history to life.
Throughout summer, VAT will be temporarily cut to help reduce the cost of days out and support businesses by increasing footfall as government launches Great British Summer Savings scheme.
Visiting with children? Enjoy FREE family activities...
Edmund and the Great Heathen Army Exhibition
Step into the story of St Edmund and enjoy two exciting family trails as you explore the museum...
Hunt for hidden animal footprints throughout the galleries and rebuild your own medieval warrior by finding objects hidden around the museum, then get creative and make your own Edmund Crown to complete your royal adventure!
Looking for more family fun?
Join our Medieval Workshops
Dates: 28 July, 4 August, 11 August and 25 August
Times: 10.30am–12.30pm and 2pm–4pm
Join our museum team for a fun, creative, and relaxed workshop (suitable for ages 6+). Make your own illuminated manuscript letter, draw and explore medieval beasts, dragons, and weird and wonderful creatures, or invent your own!
Spaces are limited to 10 children per session and are available on a first come, first served basis.
Whether you're planning a family day out or you're interested in the history and legend of St Edmund, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
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About the Venue
This beautiful medieval museum in the heart of Bury St Edmunds houses rich and eclectic collections and changing exhibitions, and hosts events ranging from themed craft workshops for all the family to historical talks and lectures.
Steeped in history, Moyse's Hall has looked out over Bury St Edmunds market place for almost 900 years.
The landmark 12th century building rich and varied past has included serving as the town Bridewell, workhouse and police station, first opening as a museum in 1899.
Today the museum offers a fascinating view into the past with collections that document the foundation of the early town - from the creation and dissolution of the Abbey of St Edmund to fascinating insights into local superstitions and witchcraft.
Winner of Suffolk's Family-Friendly Museum of the Year 2017, Horrible Histories creator Terry Deary has helped Moyse’s Hall Museum bring Bury St Edmunds’ gruesome history to life for children.
The Museum's Crime and Punishment Gallery not only features six Terrible Tales by Terry Deary, best-selling author and creator of the hugely popular Horrible Histories books, but also some grisly and gruesome interactive displays for children and adults. Step inside a gibbet cage (made for the museum by blacksmiths Kingdom Forge).
You can even trace the artefacts in The Red Barn Murder including the murder weapon and the disease box where visitors can smell a pus ridden hand is a museum favourite! The Battle of Fornham is told through the eyes of a blacksmith, a nun tending to the body of St Edmund tells of his grisly end. The stories of Mary Tudor, Queen of France (who is buried in St Mary’s Church, Bury St Edmunds), the Red Barn Murder, the Nichols Murder, witchcraft and Witchfinder General Matthew Hopkins, all feature. Every story links back to an artefact, bringing the museum’s stories to life.
Moyse's Hall Museum is also known as home to a world class collection of exquisite collections of clocks and timepieces including rare items bequeathed by musician and clock collector Frederic Greshom-Parkington and fine art by Sir Peter Lely, Angelica Kauffman, James Tissot, and England's first professional female painter Mary Beale. Fine art is displayed on rotation, call to check if studying a specific artist.
Assistance dogs only. Dogs are welcome in the reception for tourist information enquires and to access the gift shop.
