Immerse yourself in the world of Mary Anning: explore real fossils and use these to make your own clay ammonite to take home. Dress up as Mary Anning and her brother Joseph and hear ‘first-hand’ about her life. Find out about her experience as a working-class, woman scientist in the 1800s, and discover how her fossils arrived in our collection.
Dive deeper into the history of Mary Anning by exploring her letters, drawings and other materials in our archives.
Mary Anning will be staying with us until 4.30pm, along with the dress-up activity.
From Kings to Emperors, Adélies to Chinstraps, and Gentoos to Macaronis, the penguins of the Antarctic are a fascinating bunch! Join us in the Lecture Theatre for family friendly crafts and activities all about these flightless birds, inspired by chalk drawings from Captain Scott and Sir Ernest Shackleton. Drop-in, no need to book!
Immerse yourself in the world of Mary Anning: explore real fossils and use these to make your own clay ammonite to take home. Dress up as Mary Anning and her brother Joseph and hear ‘first-hand’ about her life. Find out about her experience as a working-class, woman scientist in the 1800s, and discover how her fossils arrived in our collection.
Dive deeper into the history of Mary Anning by exploring her letters, drawings and other materials in our archives.
Space in our Clore Learning Studio is limited so you may wish to return later. This event is suitable for families. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Come and explore, play, create and have fun with materials in our Creative Studio! Play Make Saturday is a free monthly make and play workshop for families.
Workshops are free and supported by the Fitz Families team. All materials are included, and the workshops are suitable for children aged 5-12 years with their parents and carers.
Where: Creative Studio on the lower ground floor
When: Activity slots at 10am, 11am, 2pm & 3pm. This is a pre-booked activity lasting 45 minutes.
Join us for a relaxed morning at the Museum for all the family.
Drop-in runs 10am-12pm
No need to book, just drop in.
These free events build upon our ‘Family Welcome Project’, a participatory research project with the North Cambridge Child and Family Centre.
Create beautiful paintings inspired by nighttime animals and starry skies.
Experiment with blending colours and different techniques, using guttas and rock salt, to create wonderful artwork to hang up at home.
Tickets numbers include adults - making their own creations! (There must be at least one adult per table.) Aimed at children aged 6+ and their adults. Limited places - online booking essential.
Dress in your comfiest pyjamas, grab your favourite teddy, and come and join the Norris Museum for a cosy bedtime story session.
Make a variety of star decorations, including a sun catcher and a fridge magnet! Use finger-lights to explore the museum, whimsically lit with led candles and fairy lights.
Aimed at children aged 3+ but everyone is welcome. One accompanying adult to every three children required. Limited places - online booking essential.
This event is part of Twilight at the Museums.
Join us for a hands-on crafting session and create your own beautiful paper orchid flower! Using simple materials and guided steps, you’ll craft a paper orchid bloom to take home—no green fingers required. We’ll also have some amazing real plants for you to have a look at and learn about.
Booking essential. All children must be accompanied. Standard Garden entry charge on the day applies for adults.
Tickets available form Wednesday 15th January.
