Museums and galleries

Supporting the work of museums in preserving and interpreting the physical heritage of Suffolk

Suffolk County Council gives grant aid to three independent museums:


We also support a heritage site - the West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village.

Suffolk Museums More information on all of Suffolk's museums

Suffolk Heritage Direct is a fully searchable and interactive catalogue from the databases of the Suffolk Record Office, Britten Pears Library, some museums and Archaeology Services

Association for Suffolk Museums

We also grant aid the Association for Suffolk Museums, which bring together some 40 voluntary and professionally staffed museums in Suffolk. It provides a forum for museum issues and a network to share expertise and resources.

A training programme for members helps to improve the management of their collections and to meet the standards laid down by the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council for its registration scheme.