Prehistoric Jaws A temporary exhibition with support from the Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences, University of Cambridge. Millions of years ago the land where Ely is now was covered by a shallow sunlit sea. The waters teamed with creatures, some related to animals that live today. Alongside sharks and squid and fish lived large reptiles […]
Inspired by the large marine reptiles that once swam in the seas that covered our region, join us at the award-winning Ely Museum for a fun, drop in day and make some great dinosaur themed crafts to take home. Also on your visit, explore our hands on galleries and see our brand new 'Prehistoric Jaws' […]
Little Explorer mornings are a fun drop in session for our youngest visitors and their grown ups each month at the museum. It involves activities, crafts, stories, songs & more! Inspired by the museum collection, each month has a special theme from dinosaurs to farming, and each session is filled with activities to enrich your […]
Our Little Explorer mornings are a workshop for accompanied pre-school children held monthly at the museum. Join us for creative sessions of themed activities, crafts, stories and songs. Enrich your day with opportunities for social interaction, development of fine motor skills and imaginative play. Tickets, which should be pre-booked online, are £3.50 for children. The […]
Join us this October half term holiday at Ely Museum for a spooky Halloween Crafts day. Tickets are £3 per child plus your usual admission ticket or annual pass. Tickets are sold on the door and the session runs from 10.30am – 1pm, so drop in a time that suits you
The Cambridgeshire Witchcraft Trials THIS TALK IS FULLY BOOKED A talk by Dr Tabitha Stanmore In the mid-1640s, Britain was wracked by brutal and bloody wars that left thousands dead. In Cambridgeshire, a second battle was raging as communities tried to rout out a supposed spiritual evil: witches. Join Tabitha Stanmore as she explores how […]
Medieval Living History Day Come and see Stronghold Reenactment on 4th November at Ely Museum. Our medieval reenactors will be displaying armour and weaponry from the 12th century, along with fibre crafts and cooking. Come and meet the Lord, his soldiers and members of his household as they go about their daily tasks 4th November, […]
Christmas Willow Weaving Workshop with Karen Bek Learn how to create natural Christmas decorations using locally grown willow. This one day workshop will teach you how to make a variety of decorations that will last for many years including a range of stars to hang on your tree or use to create Christmas bunting, a […]
Our Little Explorer mornings are a workshop for accompanied pre-school children held monthly at the museum. Join us for creative sessions of themed activities, crafts, stories and songs. Enrich your day with opportunities for social interaction, development of fine motor skills and imaginative play. Tickets, which should be pre-booked online, are £3.50 for children. The […]
Inspired by Nature workshops 18th November For Families 10.30am - 12.30pm Handle museum objects, enjoy traditional fenland music and respond creatively using a range of exciting mark-making materials to make your own original artworks! Get creative with learning team and volunteers, no previous art experience needed! This drop-in is part of the Inspired by Nature […]
Deck the Halls Drop in after school crafts on a Winter Wonderland theme. Help us decorate the Ely Museum for Father Christmas's visit. Make a snowy-inspired decoration and then collect it after the Grotto event and take it home. 28th November to 1st December, 3.30-4.30pm and 2nd December 1 - 2.30pm
At Christmas We Feast A talk by Dr Annie Gray To many people, Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without a turkey and trimmings, pudding and brandy butter – and a feeling by the end of the day that movement is impossible. But where do our notions of traditional fare come from, and when modern writers reinvent […]
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