Donation of The Seckford Archive
The Seckford Archive has arrived at Woodbridge Museum, bringing together historic artefacts, photographs and documents celebrating Thomas Seckford’s remarkable legacy.
The Mariner’s Cat Short Story Competition
Our Children’s Story Writing Competition is now open! The theme is ‘The Mariner’s Cat’.
Woodbridge Museum Featured in the Mayor’s Monthly Update
Woodbridge Museum was pleased to welcome the Mayor of Woodbridge for the June edition of the Mayor’s Monthly update.
New ‘Mini Booklets’ on Sale
Woodbridge Museum has launched a new series of illustrated local history booklets, exploring fascinating stories from the town’s past. The first titles are now available from the museum shop, with more planned.
Would You Like to Volunteer?
Our volunteers are a wonderful group of very friendly people who enjoy chatting to our visitors.
War Memorial on Market Hill
Can you help identify a mystery wedding photograph from the 1920s? Woodbridge Museum is also looking for new volunteers to help keep the museum open and welcome visitors.
The Old Cemetery Mortuary Chapel
Discover a historic photograph of Woodbridge’s Old Cemetery and read how a generous community donation is helping support the museum.
Thank You Woodbridge Shufflers!
We are delighted to have received a gift of £3,300 from the Woodbridge Shufflers recent 10k Race Around Woodbridge.
Substantial Archive of Local Maps
Woodbridge Museum has received a valuable collection of historic local maps dating from 1905 to the 1960s, helping to preserve an important record of the changing landscape of Woodbridge and the surrounding area.
The Chapel That Moved
When a legal dispute threatened the future of Melton Methodist Chapel in 1861, local millwright Henry Collins came up with an extraordinary solution – move the entire building. The remarkable feat was captured in one of the oldest photographs in Woodbridge Museum’s collection.