Children's Glass Fusing Workshop - SOLD OUT

Uncover the mysteries of ancient spells and prophecy at the Museum of Classical Archaeology

This summer Ely Museum is going back to nature with some awesome crafts inspired by the natural world. The theme this week is Wild Flowers!

Join a free family drop-in workshop at the National Horseracing Museum.

Be introduced to robot 'staff' member, JNFR (Jennifer!) and hear about the history of Robotics!
 

Back by popular demand! Make your own tie dye bag.

David Gilday shares his passion for Rubik's Cube puzzles and his LEGO MINDSTORMS robots that solve them.
 

Lots of FREE crafts and animal related activities at our Summer Family Day

Put on your civic planner hat and help us build an ancient city…

You are invited to a Summer of Botany at Cambridge University Botanic Garden with family trails and activities throughout the summer.

Join our Creative Club. For children aged 8-14 and designed for children with special educational needs and disabilities.

Learn how to solder and build a game that tests how steady your nerves are! 

Hunt for animals in the gallery and make your own animal bookmark. 

Explore food through the ages. 

Get hands on with a complete guide to natural dyeing. From planting seeds to your very own naturally dyed bracelet, follow the process of a 2,000-year-old craft.
 

Explore Wisbech and Fenland Museum's summer exhibition, Beasts, and take part in linked activities at the free family open day.

A family fun day from Holt Island Nature Reserve, The Norris Museum, and the Methodist Church.

Drop-in and meet Jeannie Booth and Simon Crowhurst, part of a team that investigates the oceans and atmosphere from thousands of years ago, by studying tiny, microscopic fossils.

Each Wednesday in August, join the Cromwell Museum to explore life was like in the 17th century with hands-on and family friendly activities. All activities free.

Back by popular demand! Make your own tie dye bag.

Join a free family drop-in workshop at the National Horseracing Museum.

Join us for a workshop inspired by the current exhibition Megan Rooney: Echoes & Hours where we’ll be experimenting with mark-making, layers and vibrant colour. This workshop is for 7-11 year olds.

They wanted to do a treasure hunt but all the clues are secret codes! Become a spy and help the team at the Centre of Computing History 'crack' these secret messages.

Back by popular demand – Knight Club returns to The Farmland Museum. Learn how to battle like a Medieval Knight and make your own sword and shield from recycled materials.

Meet the mind behind the Centre of Computing History's biggest exhibit - the Megaprocessor!
 

Join environmental artist Kaitlin Ferguson for a hands-on workshop where you’ll become sustainable architects of the future, imagining and designing new buildings for Kettle’s Yard and Cambridge. This workshop is for 11-16 year olds.

This summer Ely Museum is going back to nature with some awesome crafts inspired by the natural world. The theme this week is eco-craft!

Back by popular demand! Make your own tie dye bag.

Get creative and make your own postcard. 
 

Build your own wearable computer using Raspberry Pi Pico! 

Join a free family workshop at the National Horseracing Museum.

Unleash your creativity with professional artist, Caroline Wendling, and celebrate the achievements of yourself or a loved one by making triumphant clay trophies.

We’re redesigning our Learning Gallery, and we need your help! Become a Whipple Museum curator for the afternoon and build your own museum. 

Get hands on with a complete guide to natural dyeing. From planting seeds to your very own naturally dyed bracelet, follow the process of a 2,000-year-old craft.

David Gilday shares his passion for Rubik's Cube puzzles and his LEGO MINDSTORMS robots that solve them.

Come and explore the good sides of both light and darkness, as we think about the natural world and stories of creation. 

Design your own journal to help reflect and improve your wellbeing. Use a variety of materials to make a unique cover, then take some time to fill your journal in.
 

Explore Ely Museum when it is closed to the public! Ely Museum is having a special summer opening just for children with sensory sensitivities along with their families.

We’re redesigning our Learning Gallery, and we need your help! Become a Whipple Museum curator for the afternoon and build your own museum. 

Come as a family and each create your own fused glass design and make your own stunning 10cm x 10cm glass piece for you to keep once it has been fired!

Discover the joys of wet felting and create a menacing, mighty, or mischievous monster mat, with professional artist, Ricki Outis. 

A family craft activity as part of the Museum's super summer programme inspired by current temporary exhibition "Soggy Sandwiches: Tales of British Summer".

Find out what an algorithm is and how they help us tell computers what to do! 

Explore the museum's amazing stained glass shields and create your own family crest. 

Use printing techniques to create pattern posters.

Drop-in, meet Museum scientists, and work with them to identify rocks and minerals using our powerful microscopes. 

Join a free family drop-in workshop at the National Horseracing Museum.

Each Wednesday in August, join the Cromwell Museum to explore life was like in the 17th century with hands-on and family friendly activities. All activities free.