Drop in for nature-themed craft activities. Learn about the life cycle of bees, butterflies, and swallows, and the importance of encouraging biodiversity. Use your imagination to create art with pastels, pencils, and stencils.

You are also invited to explore the recently replanted churchyard garden, and see what’s blooming and what pollinators, insects, and birds you can spot. There will be art materials for you to sketch what you see.

Try out tie dye techniques to decorate a bandana scarf with a range of colours and patterns.

Booking essential.

This event is part of Summer at the Museums 2026.

Try out tie dye techniques to decorate a bandana scarf with a range of colours and patterns.

Booking essential.

This event is part of Summer at the Museums 2026.

Using and decorating GF lasagne which is then broken into pieces and arranged to form a unique mosaic in a box.

Booking essential.

This event is part of Summer at the Museums 2026.

Using and decorating GF lasagne which is then broken into pieces and arranged to form a unique mosaic in a box.

Booking essential.

This event is part of Summer at the Museums 2026.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s cousin, Code-a-Pillar wants to be like its cousin. So, it’s on a mission to find all the yummy food the hungry caterpillar ate to become a beautiful butterfly! 

Do you think you could help the Code-a-Pillar in this mission?

The only catch is that Code-a-Pillar is a computer and needs instructions to find the food.  A set of instructions is called an algorithm. Come and find out about algorithms and how you can use these to code in this fun activity!

The return of the Raptor Foundation to Ely Museum, with their beautiful birds of prey. 

Falconry was a popular sport in the medieval period, undertaken by men and women alike. Come along to find out more.

This event is part of Summer at the Museums 2026.

Have you ever wanted to be a knight? Visit Ely Museum and learn all the steps it took for a squire to gain their knighthood. 

From choosing a noble name to learning the code of chivalry,  complete the tasks in your Knight Manuals to earn your certificates and be dubbed.

This event is part of Summer at the Museums 2026.

From dragons and unicorns to knights and princess, come explore the legendary stories of the medieval romances.

Throughout the Museum galleries, you’ll find story-based activities, places to play and stories to read. Timed storytelling sessions throughout the day will immerse you in worlds of wonder and magic.

Event included with admission ticket or annual pass

Storyteller sessions are £1 per person per session. Please book on arrival.

• Look closely at the beautiful stained glass collection and make sketches like an artist.
• Make a stained glass inspired lantern to put in your garden.
• Design your own stained glass window.
• Solve the puzzle hidden in the art detective’s trail and collect your reward.
• Other art activities for you and your children to enjoy.

No need to book, just turn up during the advertised times.

Suitable for all ages. One free adult entry per child, additional adults £6.50.