Saffron Walden Museum
Find out what there is to see at one of the region's best small museums.
Saffron Walden Museum website - come to the Museum
Saffron Walden Museum has its very own website where you can find out about the latest exhibitions, special events and teaching sessions plus lots more. Just click on the picture on the left or use the link below to start exploring.
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Exhibitions and events
"From Death Masks to Diaries"
An exhibition of portraits
Runs until 22 March
Our current exhibition explores the many faces of portraiture.
Discover how portraits have been used through the centuries, from paintings and busts to photos, diaries, death masks and finger prints.
The exhibition also brings together new objects to create a portrait of Uttlesford now, reflecting the diverse lives of local people in the 21st century.
Snapping the Stiletto
The Essex 'Snapping the Stiletto' project aims to showcase the lives and stories of working-class women and Essex's LBGTQ+ and diverse communities from the last hundred years, to highlight unsung heroes and celebrate those who helped to campaign for equal rights.
The project will build a narrative to look at how women's lives have changed from the Representation of the People Act 1918 to the Equal Pay Act 1970 to culminate in an exhibition, events and activities.
The project will build a narrative to look at how women's lives have changed from the Representation of the People Act 1918 to the Equal Pay Act 1970 to culminate in an exhibition, events and activities.
Latest news
News, happenings and an occasional insight into the collections can be found on the News section of the Museum website.
Walden Castle, Saffron Walden
The Conservation Area Appraisal proposed management actions for the conservation of Walden Castle in Saffron Walden. To find out more about the proposals 
Read the management action "Outline Masterplan" for Walden Castle. [4.81MB].
Contact Saffron Walden Museum
Carolyn Wingfield (Curator)
Tel/Fax: 01799 510333/510334
Address: Saffron Walden Museum, Museum Street, Saffron Walden CB10 1JL
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Opening times
March - October
Tuesday-Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday and bank holidays 2 - 5pm
November - February
Tuesday-Saturday 10am - 4:30pm
Sunday and bank holidays 2 - 4:30pm
