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A collection of paintings by the esteemed painter Alfred Wallis, who counted Christopher Wood amongst his admirers. This is a touring exhibition by Kettle's Yard, University of Cambridge.

A collection of paintings by the esteemed painter Alfred Wallis, who counted Christopher Wood amongst his admirers. This is a touring exhibition by Kettle's Yard, University of Cambridge.

Come and join the Mardlers! Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and have a mardle about Cromer past and present. Hear illustrated talks on local history and bring your photos, memorabilia or simply your memories to share.

Fancy a brief insight into the collections and history of the museum? Join a member of our Learning Team as they explore some of the museum highlights. Booking essential, 01603 495897.

From domestic to workwear and from functional to frivolous, this object focussed session will look at the huge variety of designs, materials and uses of the humble, and not so humble, apron.

Meet at Strangers’ Hall and join Cathy Terry, Curator of Social History Museum to look at some of the replica Norwich textiles, then take a guided leisurely stroll with Rod Spokes, a Blue Badge Guide, around the city to discover some of the historical highlights of Norwich’s textile industry. Continue to Bridewell Museum where you can view the only working Norwich Jacquard loom.

Join us to knit, chat and have a cup of tea or coffee.

Fancy a brief insight into the collections? Join a member of our Learning Team as they explore some of the museum's highlights.

A collection of paintings by the esteemed painter Alfred Wallis, who counted Christopher Wood amongst his admirers. This is a touring exhibition by Kettle's Yard, University of Cambridge.

A collection of paintings by the esteemed painter Alfred Wallis, who counted Christopher Wood amongst his admirers. This is a touring exhibition by Kettle's Yard, University of Cambridge.

Bridewell Museum is home to the recently restored Jacquard loom which played such an important role in the city’s weaving industry. Visitors will be able to see the forerunner of today’s digital computer in full working action as specially trained weavers demonstrate how it is used to produce the famous Norfolk cloth.

Brian Griffiths talks about his work including 'These Foolish Travels' (a temporary art installation in the Castle Keep).

Find out how the Castle's Egyptian mummies and Arctic polar bear first made their way to Norfolk. Search paintings from our collections to spot travellers and explorers from the past and make an origami boat to launch on Norfolk's wonderful waterways. Activities vary daily.

A collection of paintings by the esteemed painter Alfred Wallis, who counted Christopher Wood amongst his admirers. This is a touring exhibition by Kettle's Yard, University of Cambridge.

From fairground fun to dinosaurs on the run, explore the museum through an ecclectic trail of all things weird and wonderful and win a peculiar prize in the museum's May-time lucky dip!

Get creative this May Half Term and see Gressenhall in a whole new way. Join in the big weaving project, try your hand at different styles of art and play the special colours game around the museum. Join our graffiti artist on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and design your own tag.

Help us create a giant display of objects chosen by you! Draw your own chosen treasure and write a label, telling us why it is important to you.

Find out how we do things behind the scenes! See some of our usually unseen objects and discover more about how we take care of our collections. Sign up on the day at the museum: 11am, 1pm, 2:30pm. Recommended for children 8 years+ and adults.

Find out how the Castle's Egyptian mummies and Arctic polar bear first made their way to Norfolk. Search paintings from our collections to spot travellers and explorers from the past and make an origami boat to launch on Norfolk's wonderful waterways. Activities vary daily.

Why do we have a door which leads to no where? Is Elizabeth Buxton's portrait all there? For museum visitors of all ages, use your 'I Spy' skills and follow a picture trail around the museum to discover unknown facts about the collections. Then make a small patterned placemat inspired by a piece of furniture made from wood... or is it...?

Find out how the Castle's Egyptian mummies and Arctic polar bear first made their way to Norfolk. Search paintings from our collections to spot travellers and explorers from the past and make an origami boat to launch on Norfolk's wonderful waterways. Activities vary daily.

Get creative this May Half Term and see Gressenhall in a whole new way. Join in the big weaving project, try your hand at different styles of art and play the special colours game around the museum. Join our graffiti artist on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and design your own tag.

From fairground fun to dinosaurs on the run, explore the museum through an ecclectic trail of all things weird and wonderful and win a peculiar prize in the museum's May-time lucky dip!

A collection of paintings by the esteemed painter Alfred Wallis, who counted Christopher Wood amongst his admirers. This is a touring exhibition by Kettle's Yard, University of Cambridge.

Find out how the Castle's Egyptian mummies and Arctic polar bear first made their way to Norfolk. Search paintings from our collections to spot travellers and explorers from the past and make an origami boat to launch on Norfolk's wonderful waterways. Activities vary daily.

Find out how the Castle's Egyptian mummies and Arctic polar bear first made their way to Norfolk. Search paintings from our collections to spot travellers and explorers from the past and make an origami boat to launch on Norfolk's wonderful waterways. Activities vary daily.

Discover grisly facts from the annals of time about diseases, boils and blisters in this trail of grime and punishment! Go away with your own Gaol House scab and joke bandaged finger!

A collection of paintings by the esteemed painter Alfred Wallis, who counted Christopher Wood amongst his admirers. This is a touring exhibition by Kettle's Yard, University of Cambridge.

From fairground fun to dinosaurs on the run, explore the museum through an ecclectic trail of all things weird and wonderful and win a peculiar prize in the museum's May-time lucky dip!