Lowestoft Maritime Museum, Maritime museum in Sparrow's Nest Gardens, Lowestoft, England.
The Lowestoft Maritime Museum contains exhibits of ship models, marine art, medals awarded to Royal Navy personnel, and displays about the local fishing industry.
Founded in 1968 by maritime enthusiasts including Engineer Captain E.G. Malet-Warden, the museum expanded in 1977 and received a major update through Heritage Lottery funding in 2010.
The museum preserves the workshop of Christopher Cockerell, inventor of the hovercraft, complete with original tools and machinery used in his groundbreaking design.
Located at Whapload Road, the museum opens from late April to late October, offering interactive displays for children and a maritime identification trail.
The museum features a reconstruction of a ship's wheelhouse with a functioning VHF radio and displays a collection of medals from Thomas Crisp's Victoria Cross.
Location: Lowestoft
Inception: 1968
Address: Whapload Road, Lowestoft NR32 1XG
Phone: 01502561963
Website: http://lowestoftmaritimemuseum.co.uk
GPS coordinates: 52.48775,1.75756
Latest update: March 4, 2025 12:38
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