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Welcome to the Food Museum

We're the UK's only museum of food, sharing the story of how food is grown, made and eaten. Explore our 84-acre site and 17 historic buildings, take part in hands-on activities, try delicious food and more

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School Dinners Exhibition

Semolina, sponge pudding and custard, turkey twizzlers… What are your memories of school food? Explore school dinners past, present and future at the Food Museum as memories and tastes of school food are brought to life through our new annual exhibition

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Museum opens new play area

Enjoy our brand new play area at the museum!

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Afternoon Tea

Our stunning new bridge leads you to an incredible Afternoon Tea experience in the Fishing Lodge

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Watering plants in the greenhouse
Grow
Stacked sourdough held by male hands, against Food Museum Apron, in the Bread Oven
Make
Children eating chelsea buns in the bread oven
Eat

Plan Your Day

With so much to see and do it’s well worth planning your day in advance! Find out what you can see and what exhibitions are on, plus all the info about opening times and prices.

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Mother and son walk towards Abbot's Hall

What’s on

Find out what events are on today and in the weeks to come.

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A beautiful place for everyone to enjoy! Definitely will be coming back - year pass makes it really accessible.

Frankie from Colchester

Explore our Extensive Digital Collection

It’s now possible to browse our huge range of items from the comfort of your own home. What will you discover?

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Sculpture of a woman made from farmyard scrap by Redvers Taylor STMEA:2003-60.3

Book now for Summer Holidays!

The Summer Holidays are fast approaching and we’re ready to dive into a summer of flavour, fun and hands-on activities for all ages! Book now

Our brand new play area is now open! Want to make the most of it? Buy a membership