Adorable Birds Drop-In Crafts Thursday 30th May 2024, 10.30am-1pm The museum is turning into an aviary this half-term. (Not really!) However we do have some wonderful bird-themed crafts to join in with. Make a flying bird puppet and a paper birdhouse decoration. Drop-in anytime […]
Join our family fun day and find out what archaeologists really do! Speak to real life archaeologists, learn how we document finds and join in with hands-on activities suitable for all ages. Included with admission ticket or valid annual pass.
Bookbinding Workshop- Mixed Abilities Join us at Ely Museum for a practical bookbinding workshop with Helen’s Handmade Books. This workshop will introduce you to Secret Belgian book binding, combining the best of Western and Japanese techniques. You will create a versatile book which lies flat when open, that can be used as a journal, a […]
Ely Museum are excited to present... Tangles with the Angles An Anglo-Saxon adventure through time Have you ever wondered how King Edmund really died, or how Alfred the Great managed to burn the cakes? How the people of Sutton Hoo got a huge ship up a hill, or what magical stories were told around the […]
Back to Nature - Family Trail Saturday 20 July - Saturday 30 November 2024 Some minibeasts have moved into the museum for the summer. Can you find them all? Discover fun facts about nature on this family trail around Ely Museum. Included in your usual admission ticket or annual pass.
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 […]
Young Curator's Takeover Day at Ely Museum Sunday 21 July 2024, 1pm-4pm Join us for family fun with the Young Curators of Ely Museum. Our Young Curators will take over the museum, leading the children's activities, handling sessions and a fun trail. Come along to find out more about life as a Roman and Anglo-Saxon […]
Birds of Prey at Ely Museum Tuesday 30 July 2024, 10.30am-4pm Come and meet some incredible birds of prey, live at Ely Museum with the Raptor Foundation. A chance to see a barn owl up close and look at its fantastic feather colours. Meet an American Harris Hawk, African Spotted Eagle Owl and the Small […]
Summer Drop-In Crafts Thursday 1 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 insects! Drop-in anytime between 10:30am-1:00pm! This activity is suitable for children aged 5 and above. Tickets are £3 per child plus your usual admission […]
Summer Sundays at Ely Museum Sundays until 9 September 2024 Join us for lots more activities this summer. Object Handling 12pm - 1pm Storytime 2pm - 2.30pm Suitable for all ages. FREE with a museum entrance ticket or annual pass.
Summer Drop-In Crafts Thursday 8 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 wildflowers! Drop-in anytime between 10:30am-1:00pm! This activity is suitable for children aged 5 and above. Tickets are £3 per child plus your usual admission […]
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 […]
