Develop your mosaic skills, with professional mosaic artist, Zena Brackenbury, by learning how to create more intricate designs for a clay bowl, made by you during the session.
Tickets numbers include adults – there must be at least one adult per table (adults also take part). Price £20 for 2 at a table, £27 for 3, £32 for 4
For more information, visit The Norris Museum website.
Design and create marvellous mosaic hanging decorations and coasters, with professional mosaic artist, Zena Brackenbury, by pressing real glass tesserae into air drying clay.
Tickets numbers include adults – there must be at least one adult per table (adults also take part). Price £18 for 2 at a table, £24 for 3, £28 for 4.
Limited places - online booking essential.
For more information, visit The Norris Museum website.
This family-friendly activity gives you the chance to handle replica Roman artefacts and discover how people lived nearly two thousand years ago. Learn about Roman daily life, uncover the stories behind fascinating objects, and explore the past.
This event is free - just drop in.
This event is part of Summer at the Museums 2026.
Shape your own clay sculptures, create colourful collages using images of ancient artworks, and enjoy drawing activities suitable for all ages. Whether you're an aspiring artist or simply love making things, there's plenty to inspire your imagination.
This event is free - just drop in.
This event is part of Summer at the Museums 2026.
Shape your own clay sculptures, create colourful collages with images of ancient artworks, and enjoy drawing activities suitable for all ages. Whether you're an aspiring artist or simply love making things, there's plenty to inspire your imagination.
This even is free - just drop in.
This event is part of Summer at the Museums 2026.
Become an archaeologist and discover what treasures from the British Civil Wars you can uncover at the hands on dig site. Plus, pick up an Amazing Archaeology Trail when you visit the Cromwell Museum between 15-23 August, and follow it to discover the real archaeological treasures in our collection!
This is a drop in event, no booking required.
For more information, visit the Cromwell Museum website.
Visit the 17th century herb garden at the Cromwell Museum, find out what herbs and flowers were used for by the Cromwell family, and plant a seed to take home with you.
This is a drop in event, no booking required.
For more information, visit the Cromwell Museum website.
This event is part of Summer at the Museums 2026.
Do you have what it takes to join the New Modelled Army and fight for Parliament?
Join in the fun outside the Cromwell Museum to meet real Civil War soldiers, take part in training, and receive your recruitment certificate signed by Oliver Cromwell. Plus, make your own civil war soldier craft!
This is a drop in event, no booking required.
For more information, visit the Cromwell Museum website.
Join us for Little Stars – a relaxed morning at the Whipple Museum. We’ll have picture books, drawing materials, and sensory play resources. We’d also love to hear what you’d like to see in future activities for little ones at the museum.
There’s no need to book, just drop-in. All welcome, especially suitable for families with babies and young children.
Explore and be inspired by the exhibition Handpicked: Painting Flowers from 1900 to Today. Discover how flowers have hidden meanings and how artists use flowers to tells us stories and explore their identity.
This workshop is for 8 – 13 year olds.
