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 […]
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.
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 […]
Make A Fascinator Saturday 15th March 1.30pm-4pm A workshop with Mill House Millinery Have you ever looked at a fascinator in a shop and thought I quite like this, but fancy it in a different colour? Or perhaps you’ve wanted to take an element from one piece, and add it to another? Or perhaps you’ve […]
The World Turned Upside Down Tuesday 8th April 7pm A talk by Stuart Orme We tend to think of the English Civil Wars as being rather romantic – with dashing stories of cavaliers and roundheads, but what was it really like for those who lived through this turbulent period? This talk looks at the experience […]
