Summer SEND Session Monday 19 August 2024, 10.30am-1pm Explore the museum when it is closed to the public! We are having a special summer opening just for children with sensory sensitivities along with their families. All of the exhibits and activities will be available as usual, however the sounds are reduced, muted or subtitled throughout […]
Summer Drop-In Crafts Thursday 22 August 2024, 10.30am-1pm This summer the museum is going back to nature with some awesome crafts inspired by the natural world. The theme this week is bees! Drop-in anytime between 10:30am-1pm This activity is suitable for children aged 5 and above. Tickets are £3 per child plus your usual admission […]
Viking Day Saturday 14th September Travel back in time more than 1000 years to the Viking kingdom of East Anglia with Grantanbrycg. A time when the fens were ruled by the Danish king Guthrum and his Great Heathen Army. See how people lived and fought, the food they ate, the clothes they wore, and the […]
Family Explorer Tours at Ely Museum Sundays in Autumn 1pm – 1.45pm Take part in a different adventure each week at Ely Museum. Listen to stories and get hands-on with objects from history. Each session will take your family on a different journey through the museum. Sessions will last around 45 minutes. Tickets are £3.50 […]
Twilight at the Museum Tuesday 29th October, 5pm - 7.30pm Join us for family fun after hours at Ely Museum. Explore the galleries in the dark with your torch, listen to a spooky story and follow the cryptic clues of our Twilight trail, all included in your Twilight ticket. With renowned storyteller, Marion Leeper. Suitable […]
Creepy Crafts Thursday 31st October 2024, 10.30am-1pm Make a spooky ghost and a plump pumpkin! Drop-in anytime between 10:30am-1pm This activity is suitable for children aged 7 and under. Tickets are £3 per child plus your usual admission ticket or annual pass.
Illuminating Lighthouses! Thursday 10th April Join us at the museum for an exciting pre-bookable craft session this Easter holiday. Create your own 3D model lighthouse and then learn how to light it up and make an electrical circuit. This workshop is suitable for children aged 7-11 years. There will be guided step by step instructions […]
Let's Go Make a Kite! What a perfect way to spend a leisurely summer afternoon than flying a kite you have built yourself? The period from 1860 to 1910 is often referred to as the 'golden age of kiting' in Europe, with kite flying becoming a widespread hobby. In an era that had a fascination […]
Tick Tock Croc! Explore the world of adventure and childhood make believe with our Peter Pan craft session. Apply your creative technology skills to make your very own moving, snapping Tick Tock the Crocodile. This workshop is suitable for children aged 8-11 years. There will be guided step by step instructions and demonstration from members […]
Epic Tales Creative Writing Workshop with Chip Colquhoun Give your young writers the gift of inspiration this summer by letting them spend time with local storyteller and author Chip Colquhoun. With the help of heroes from Cambridgeshire folklore, they'll discover the essential ingredients of great stories, and leave confident in their ability to create and […]
Family fun day for October Half Term Complete the spooky challenges around the museum, collect the ingredients and add them to the witch's cauldron. 10.30am - 4pm No pre-booking required. Included with your standard admission ticket or valid annual pass.
Use the junk provided and your imagination to make a monster or a Halloween friend. How many legs will it have? How many eyes? Is it a friendly monster or a really scary one? Friday 31st October 10.30am - 3pm No pre-booking required. Included with your standard admission ticket or valid annual pass.
