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 […]
Back to Nature A temporary exhibition at Ely Museum from 20 July - 30 November 2024 Ely Museum have been working on their latest exhibition, Back to Nature ready for the summer. With input from the Ely Nature Friendly Farmers and conservation organisations such as the RSPB and the National Trust at Wicken Fen, the […]
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 […]
A Golden Age of Summer A temporary exhibition at Ely Museum from 26 July - 14 September 2025 You are invited to a summer of relaxation and play at Ely Museum! Inspired by the long, lazy, summer days of the Edwardian period, our summer exhibition encourages you to linger and lounge: play at a picnic, […]
