Be inspired by the Museum's Underwater Scene glass panel and create your own aquarium-themed jam-jar lantern.
Please note: Unfortunately the Museum is not accessible by wheelchair. Access via stone spiral staircase only.
Summer at the Museums
This event is part of Summer at the Museums, a mix of hands-on activities, events and trails, for families to enjoy throughout the summer holidays.
Get ready for some out of this world discovery. The Library will be celebrating 50 years since the first moon landing with a special display and activities.
Drop-in for a space themed trail and make your own rocket to take home.
Please note: Step-free access is available for wheelchair users and buggies.
Ever wondered why there is a cat on a hat in the Market Square? Have you heard of the amazing Cambridge bookfish?
Find out the answers to all of these questions and more with a special trail starting at Great St Mary's Church. After you can return for craft activities inspired by the stories you have discovered
For ages 3+
Find out about Great St Mary's amazing tall tower and the stories behind it.
Complete the Tall Tower Trail and discover some of the world's tallest towers. Design and build the Great St Mary's spire that was never built; and have a go at some terrific tower building challenges.
Mini builders can join in with playdoh, bricks and construction activities.
For ages 3+ (normal admission to climb the tower applies)
Design and build your own mini museum to take home
For ages 5-11
Pre-book via 01353 666655 or admin@elymuseum.org.uk
Summer at the Museums
This event is part of Summer at the Museums, a mix of hands-on activities, events and trails, for families to enjoy throughout the summer holidays.
Visit the Museum for a morning of fun dinosaur crafts.
For ages 5-11
Pre-book via 01353 666655 or admin@elymuseum.org.uk
Summer at the Museums
This event is part of Summer at the Museums, a mix of hands-on activities, events and trails, for families to enjoy throughout the summer holidays.
Bring in the summer sunshine with your very own cardboard cactus.
For ages 4+ (Normal admission charges apply)
Summer at the Museums
This event is part of Summer at the Museums, a mix of hands-on activities, events and trails, for families to enjoy throughout the summer holidays.
Make your own paper menagerie inspired by the Musuem's natural history collections
For ages 4+. Craft sessions run 10.30 -midday & 1.30-3.30pm (Normal admission charges apply)
Summer at the Museums
This event is part of Summer at the Museums, a mix of hands-on activities, events and trails, for families to enjoy throughout the summer holidays.
Create your own insect friend inspired by the Museum's exhibition Take Away the Walls - An exhibition for health, happiness and wildlife.
For ages 4+. Craft sessions run 10.30 -midday & 1.30-3.30pm (Normal admission charges apply)
Summer at the Museums
This event is part of Summer at the Museums, a mix of hands-on activities, events and trails, for families to enjoy throughout the summer holidays.
Wallace, the Museum's lion mascot is celebrating his 200th birthday. Help him party in style by creating a cake for his Birthday Bake-off and you just win a prize.
Discover more about the history of Wallace through a special display, and enjoy refreshments, crafts and party games on the lawn.
Make a day of it and bring your own picnic.
For ages 4+. Craft sessions run 10.30 -midday & 1.30-3.30pm (Normal admission charges apply)
