Conservation in Action: Museum Pests
What tiny creatures are hiding in Sutton Hoo’s collections? Join us as we check our pest traps, discover what we’ve caught and uncover how we protect our precious objects from museum pests!
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes to protect the treasures at Sutton Hoo?
Join us for Conservation in Action: Museum Pests, where you can discover some of the tiny creatures that can cause big problems for historic objects! We’ll be changing our museum pest traps and seeing what we’ve caught, helping us monitor the pests that live around Sutton Hoo.
Find out why museums use pest traps, what different pests look like, and how our House and Collections Officer, Jack, uses this information to help protect Sutton Hoo’s collections for future generations.
Come along, take a closer look, and become a museum pest detective! You might be surprised by what we find.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible.
- Meeting point
After seeing the Visitor Welcome team for your admission, head to Tranmer House.
- Suitability for children
Suitable for all ages.
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