Charles Burrell Museum
Charles Burrell Museum
This museum, housed in Burrells original paint shop, tells the story of the Charles Burrell Works – a Thetford business that once employed 350 people and supplied beautiful and reliable steam-powered engines throughout the world.
Burrells built traction engines, agricultural machinery, steam trucks wagons and tram engines, thriving until the internal combustion engine took over from steam power.
Displays include fine engines and agricultural machinery alongside recreations of parts of the original
Venue Category:
Museums
Activities provided:
Automotive / Transport
Exhibitions
Guided Tour
Observing
Science
Technology
Activities for people with SEN/Disabilities:
No
Curriculum:
History
Science
Technology / Engineering
Suitability:
Key Stage 1 (4-7)
Key Stage 2 (8-11)
Key Stage 3 (12-14)
Key Stage 4 (15-16)
Key Stage 5 (17+)
Residential?:
No
Locality:
Venue Address:
Minstergate
Thetford
Norfolk
IP24 1BN
Venue Contact Number:
01842 751166
Contact Email:
Venue Website: