Tours at Ely Museum 3pm - 3.45pm on Sundays until 9 September 2024 Travel through time in our our highlights tour this summer at Ely Museum. Explore our incredible artefacts with a museum guide. The tours are recommended for adults, though children are welcome. These tours are limited to 15 places. £3.50 per person with […]
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 dry felt bee. All tools and materials […]
Tours at Ely Museum 3pm - 3.45pm on Sundays until 9 September 2024 Travel through time in our our highlights tour this summer at Ely Museum. Explore our incredible artefacts with a museum guide. The tours are recommended for adults, though children are welcome. These tours are limited to 15 places. £3.50 per person with […]
Timeline Tours at Ely Museum Sundays in Autumn 2.30pm and 4pm Travel through time in a guided tour at Ely Museum. From the first human activity through to the World Wars. Discover how life has changed in England through the lens of the Fens. A chance to explore our incredible artefacts with a specialist museum […]
Flocking to the Fens: conservation and farming working together Tuesday 22nd October, 7pm A talk by Bethany Tomlinson The Fens are home to a huge range of birds that thrive in this unique landscape. Join us to hear from RSPB Conservation Officer, Bethany Tomlinson, to find out more about the species that live here and […]
Winter Willow Weaving Workshops at Ely Museum 9th November 10.30am – 1pm & 1.30pm – 4pm This workshop will teach you how to create natural Christmas decorations. Using willow and other plant materials, you will make stars, Christmas trees and miniature reindeer to turn into a garland, a wall hanging, tree decorations or gift tags. […]
Mapping Your World Workshop Saturday 16th November 10:30am-4pm Create your own map and turn it into a pop up book. In this one day workshop Inksmith and mapmaker Chrissie Nicholls, Inkpot & Pen, will take you through the journey of making your own unique map. This workshop is about the art of telling a story […]
Predators and Pollinators in the Fens: how wildlife shapes our landscape Tuesday 26th November 7pm A talk by Neil Mahon From beetles to bats, researcher, Neil Mahon will be discussing the wild species that live within and around the working landscapes of the Fens. Mahon is part of the research group at the Centre for […]
The Cabinet of Curiosities - a temporary exhibition From 1st February 2025 If you wander through the galleries of Ely Museum, you'll discover a rich history of the Fens, but deep in the stores are more objects with a story to tell. Welcome to the Cabinet of Curiosities where we are bringing some […]
Tea and Talks Have an interest in history and the local area? Then join us at Ely Museum for our new Tea and Talks programme. Held monthly, there will be an introductory talk by one of our knowledgeable museum team followed by a chance to chat with like-minded people and enjoy a cuppa and a […]
The Bookshop, The Draper, The Candlestick Maker: A history of the High Street Tuesday 11th March 7pm A talk by Dr Annie Gray What makes a high street? And are they really dying - or merely changing, as they have always done? What were they like in the past? How did we shop in the days […]
Tea and Talks Have an interest in history and the local area? Then join us at Ely Museum for our new Tea and Talks programme. Held monthly, there will be an introductory talk by one of our knowledgeable museum team followed by a chance to chat with like-minded people and enjoy a cuppa and a […]
