The Carter Centeneray Gallery

Visit the Carter room with its updated story of Howard Carter’s discovery of the Tutankhamun tomb in 1922.

This updated and exciting gallery provides lots of information about Carter and the Ancient Egyptians. Howard Carter's extended family lived in Swaffham and he spent much of his childhood growing up in our town. This gallery tells the story of his link with Swaffham and how his life here lead him to finding the tomb of Tutankhamun in 1922.

Hear Howard Carter reading from his diary and see Egyptian artefacts from the time of Tutankhamun on loan to us from the British Museum.

Always popular with our visitors, young and old alike, this display also provides engaging activities for children.

Read more about Carter here: https://carter22.co.uk/who-was-howard-carter

"Brilliant little museum with friendly knowledgeable staff. Exhibition on Howard Carter who discovered Tutankhamen's tomb was particularly interesting and enjoyable." Read more reviews

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Opening Hours

  • Mon - Thur: 10am to 4pm (last entry 3:30pm)
  • Fri & Sat: 10am to 1pm (last entry 12:30pm)
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Open every Bank Holiday except Christmas and New Year
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Admission

  • Entry is free from 1st November to 20th December (incl.) ahead of our closing for the winter. Any donations you wish to make during your visit, to help our volunteers maintain the Museum, would be gratefully received.
  • Food and drink are not to be consumed on the premises and Assistance dogs are permitted.

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4 London Street
Swaffham
Norfolk
PE37 7DQ

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