Love Time Team and Digging for Britain? Or perhaps have a budding archaeologist in your family? If so, join us at the museum for an archaeology themed day. Supported by Oxford Archaeology, discover how archaeologists dig up the past, record what they find, piece together the clues and discover the story in their hunt for […]
Rush Basketry Weaving Saturday 31st May 1pm-4pm A workshop with Nadine Anderson 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 will create a beautiful […]
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, […]
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 […]
Tea and Talk Summer Special: Fur, Fin and Feather folk - the founding of the RSPB Have an interest in history and the local area? Then join us at Ely Museum for a summer special of our Tea and Talks programme. The history of the RSPB is fascinating. Its origins date back to the 1890s […]
Make your own flying machine with paper, or using junk modelling, and then test it out by completing the Flying Circus Challenge! How far can it fly? How accurate is it? How agile is it? Can it fly through a hoop or hit a target? Enjoy lots of fun challenges and try out different designs […]
As part of our 'Birds and Planes and Things that Fly' week, come and meet some amazing birds of prey live at Ely Museum with the Raptor Foundation. The Raptor Foundation is a team that provides a rescue service, care and rehabilitation facilities for injured raptors. They also provide a permanent home for unwanted raptors. […]
Tales from Edwardian Britain Tuesday 12th August 7pm A talk by Alwyn Turner. Alwyn Turner will talk about a world not so very different to our own, dominated by tariffs and terrorists, with disputes over immigration and fears that children were glued to their screens. Expect plenty of Suffragettes, Peaky Blinders and the Music Hall. […]
Today is the day the teddy bears have their picnic! Bring your favourite teddy bear down to the museum today for games and some surprises. Join in with our imaginative play teddy bears' picnic in the museum galleries, listen to a story and have a game of hide and seek with our mischievous bears, how […]
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 […]
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 […]
