Museum News


  • Pictorial Tour of the Museum

    There is now a pictorial tour here.


  • Christmas 2023

    Snow is not forecast over the holiday, but we’ve put some pictures of Framlingham in snow on the front page, and a suitably snowy banner.

    The Castle (and hence the Museum) is closed on Christmas Day, but is open for the rest of the week and New Years Day. Thereafter, during the Winter season, the Castle and Museum are open Saturdays and Sundays. See Framlingham Castle opening times.

    (Now Christmas is past, neither the pictures nor the snowy banner are on the front page, but are below.)


  • Museum accreditation

    We’re pleased to announce that after a long process (and much hard work) the Lanman Museum has renewed its Arts Council accreditation. The museum is recognised as up to full national standards, which is required for any grant application.

    See the accreditation certificate.


  • Framlingham Pageant 1931

    A new page has been added about the Framlingham Pageant of July 1931.


  • Clocks in the Lanman

    A new page has been added giving a pictorial tour of the clocks in the museum.


  • Books on Framlingham History

    Some books on Framlingham History can be purchased through the Museum. See Books.


  • Updated information on Harold Lanman

    We have updated the information on Harold Lanman, and on the history of the museum.


  • Visit to the Museum by the Framlingham History Society

    On Wednesday 16th August, the Lanman Museum hosted a visit by the Framlingham & District Local History & Preservation Society. The Society organises talks on subjects related to Framlingham History in the Winter half of the year, and visits in the Summer. Trustees and volunteers of the Museum gave a guided tour of the museum and talks into the background of many exhibits.

    The History Society originally ran the Lanman Museum until the latter was spun out as a separate charity.


  • QR codes for donations in the Museum

    The Lanman Museum is independent charity run by volunteers, and we rely on donations for the upkeep. In particular we need to raise funds for some new environmentally protected cabinets for our exhibits.

    Up to now, we have relied on cash donation in the Museum: our donations box is the old red Post box near the end door.

    However, we are now adding the capability to make donations by QR codes, which can be scanned on a phone. This can take you to a website where a donation can be made.

    For more information, or to make a donation, see Donations.


  • Stewards outing

    On Sunday 30th April, the Museum ran our annual outing for Stewards and volunteers. This year it was rather a busman’s holiday: a visit to Woodbridge Museum, so we could see how they do it. We were all envious of their spacious new premises!