Sketchbook Diaries Saturday 27th Sept 10am-4pm This workshop comes from Chrissie of Inkpot and Pen, the author of ‘The Diary of an Artist in Lockdown’. Learn ways, and some tricks, to document your life visually, using collage, hand lettering illustration, maps and so much more. This packed workshop will give you the confidence […]
Curating Curious Cures Tuesday 14th October 7pm A talk by Dr James Freeman. Medieval medicine has a bad reputation. It conjures up images of people blighted by disease and ignorance, living a degraded existence in squalid villages and pestilence-ridden towns, and subject to the misguided ministrations of physicians or the bizarre remedies of folk healers […]
Rush Basketry Weaving Saturday 18th October 1pm-4pm A workshop with Nadine Anderson, back by popular demand! Spend 3 slow mindful hours weaving a small fine Rush basket on or off a mould. A simple check or spider start base will then travel vertically to form a small round or square basket. Pairing and waling weaves […]
Disease in the Drowned Lands: Health and medicine in the pre-drainage Fens Tuesday 4th November 7pm A talk by Dr Tabitha Stanmore. In the 1600s, the Fens had a reputation for being an unhealthy place. If you believed the pamphlets written from that time, the 'noisome' air could cause fevers, and all manner of demons […]
Christmas Felt Robins Saturday 8th November 10.30am-1.30pm Dry Felting Workshop This workshop is suitable for beginners who want to learn about the tools, materials and basic techniques of dry felting in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. It is an opportunity to gain confidence by learning a new craft and in doing so create your own […]
Tea and Talk Fenland Nature - stories behind the book Have an interest in history and the local area? Then join us at Ely Museum for the first of our 2026 Tea and Talks. Wednesday 14th January , 2pm - 3.30pm Tea and Talk Fenland Nature - stories behind the book Tickets £3.50 with museum admission […]
Banish the Winter Blues: See Ely Museum in a new light! Tuesday 20th January - Friday 23rd January 3pm - 5pm We will be dimming the gallery lights at dusk and illuminating the museum to banish the winter blues. Pop in to see the museum in a different light, using torches for a scavenger hunt or […]
The Quirky History of Medical Intervention in Archaeology Tuesday 17th February 7pm Dr Trish Biers, Curator of the Duckworth Collections in the Department of Archaeology at the University of Cambridge, will speak about the fascinating and often quirky ways that people in the past dealt with medical maladies. How ancient is surgery? When did people […]
Hand Embroidery Saturday 14th March 10am-12.30pm Have a go at the mindful art of hand embroidery with textile artist Sophie Neville. This workshop is suitable for beginners, or people who have tried hand embroidery before and want to know more. Beginners will learn the basic stitches needed to get started on an embroidery project. Those […]
Crochet Workshop Saturday 14th March 1.30pm-4pm Try your hand at the relaxing art of crochet with textile artist Sophie Neville. This workshop is suitable for beginners, or people who have tried crochet before and want to know more. Beginners will learn the basic stitches needed to get started on a project. Those who have crochet […]
Please note, this event is now sold out An Evening at the Museum: Craft Beer Edition Friday 27 March, 7-9pm Tickets £20* Join us for an Evening at the Museum for a chance to explore our galleries and brewing exhibition after dark, try some new beers and chat with the brewers who make them. An […]
Crazy Croquet: Easter Weekend at Ely Museum Friday 3rd to Monday 6th April 10.30am - 4pm Come have some fun in the museum galleries this Easter with our indoor Crazy Croquet. See who in your family is the most skilled at getting their ball around all the obstacles - mind out for the bunnies! Drop […]
