Video games have progressed from simple black and white pixelated play to immersive epics that rival any blockbuster movie. But how did this happen?
What did Nintendo make before Mario, and who was their real competitor in Japan?
This tour lasts around 45 minutes, and provides an opportunity to discuss and even argue the merits and weaknesses of your favourite consoles and games! Booking essential.
Video games have progressed from simple black and white pixelated play to immersive epics that rival any blockbuster movie. But how did this happen?
What did Nintendo make before Mario, and who was their real competitor in Japan?
This tour lasts around 45 minutes, and provides an opportunity to discuss and even argue the merits and weaknesses of your favourite consoles and games! Booking essential.
Step out of the sun and into the cool of Great St Mary’s church, for a variety of craft activities on an environmental theme. Maybe you’d like to make a butterfly or other bug? Or you could try your hand at designing an ‘eco’ building (a church, school, supermarket – or choose a building of your own!). There will be a wide range of high quality art supplies available to minimise our use of environmentally-unfriendly materials, such as plastic (there is no glitter here!), so you can use your imagination to create freely.
Step out of the sun and into the cool of Great St Mary’s church, for a variety of craft activities on an environmental theme. Maybe you’d like to make a butterfly or other bug? Or you could try your hand at designing an ‘eco’ building (a church, school, supermarket – or choose a building of your own!). There will be a wide range of high quality art supplies available to minimise our use of environmentally-unfriendly materials, such as plastic (there is no glitter here!), so you can use your imagination to create freely.
Explore Wisbech and Fenland Museum's summer exhibition, Ancient Egypt, and enjoy a range of hands-on activities and crafts at this drop-in Family Open Day.
Make your own amulets, learn about mummification, and have a go at weaving.
This event is part of Summer at the Museums 2025.
As part of Story Week, explore the world of adventure and childhood make believe with a Peter Pan craft session. Apply your creative technology skills to make your very own snapping Tick Tock the Crocodile.
This workshop is suitable for children aged 8-11 years. There will be guided step by step instructions and demonstration from members of the museum team.
Tickets include all materials and instruction.
Children must be accompanied by an adult and adults are free. Maximum 2 children to 1 adult.
Summer Holiday Fun at Denny Abbey and The Farmland Museum!
As part of Ely Museum's ‘Birds and Planes and Things that Fly’ week, there will be some incredible birds of prey at Ely Museum for everyone to meet with the Raptor Foundation.
The Raptor Foundation is a team that provides a rescue service, care and rehabilitation facilities for injured raptors. They also provide a permanent home for unwanted raptors. They are committed to increasing rare species and sharing their knowledge and information.
Drop in. Included with museum admission ticket or valid annual pass.
Make your own flying machine, then test it out by completing the Flying Circus Challenge! How far can it fly? How accurate is it? How agile is it? Can it fly through a hoop or hit a target? Enjoy lots of fun challenges and try out different designs to see what works best!
No pre-booking required. Materials and challenges included with your standard admission ticket or valid annual pass.
This event is part of Summer at the Museums 2025.
What a perfect way to spend a leisurely summer afternoon flying a kite you have built yourself.
The period from 1860 to 1910 is often referred to as the ‘golden age of kiting’ in Europe, with kite flying becoming a widespread hobby. In an era that had a fascination with flight, children and adults alike were able to participate in this activity by building and flying a kite.
This workshop is suitable for children aged 6-9 years. There will be guided step by step instructions and demonstration from members of the museum team.
