Events calendar

Enjoy a guided tour of Norwich's iconic medieval castle. Weekdays, 12 noon.

Short on time? Enjoy a whistle stop tour of some of Norwich Castle's most iconic objects, led by different members of staff. Weekdays in March, 2.30pm.

Short on time? Enjoy a whistle stop tour of some of Norwich Castle's most iconic objects, led by different members of staff. Weekdays in March, 2.30pm.

Short on time? Enjoy a whistle stop tour of some of Norwich Castle's most iconic objects, led by different members of staff. Weekdays in March, 2.30pm.

Go behind the scenes to discover what fascinating objects lie behind the doors of Gressenhalls stored collection. In this rare opportunity, see items from the workhouse and those of Norfolk life which are not on public display. Complimentary access to site from 12 noon on the day of the tour. This tour includes the use of stairs and narrow corridors, please call us on 01362 869 251 to discuss accessibility.

Museum Club is a free Saturday morning club for young people aged 11 – 15 which has been running at Norwich Castle since 1925! Have a go at history and museum related activities, handle ancient artefacts, create an exhibition, design a historical escape room and explore behind the scenes at the Museum. Museum club is held on the first Saturday of every month beginning at Norwich Castle. To book a free place contact: rachel.daniel@norfolk.gov.uk Upcoming Dates 4 Jan, 1 Feb, 7 March, 4 April

Get your Sm-ART-y pants on this Easter as we go art-tastic! Take the time travel challenge through our galleries and see if you can go Around the Art World in 30 minutes. Plus, create your own masterpiece in our Artists Studio and get In the Frame yourself at our selfie station!

Enjoy friendly and informal support with your creative prose and be inspired by the museum's collections in this monthly class with author Amanda Addison. Booking essential via Art Tickets: https://norfolk-museums.arttickets.org.uk/norwich-castle-museum-art-gallery/2020-03-07-castle-writers

Discover the incredible women across our collections. Because women in history shouldn’t be a mystery. Tour at 3pm.

Short on time? Enjoy a whistle stop tour of some of Norwich Castle's most iconic objects, led by different members of staff. Saturdays in April, 12 noon.

From penguins to the ancient god Pan, we turn a queer eye on our collections and explore non-normative gender and sexuality across time and place in this brand new tour, putting LGBT+ stories at the heart of the museum.

Enjoy a soundtrack to the county of Norfolk created by electronic 2-piece Broads, and folk musician Milly Hirst. Built around piano motifs and field recordings and paired with archive film footage courtesy of EAFA, 'Ollust' captures the very essence of the beautiful, misunderstood, forwards/backwards part of the world that we call home. Approx 45 mins.

Get your Sm-ART-y pants on this Easter as we go art-tastic! Take the time travel challenge through our galleries and see if you can go Around the Art World in 30 minutes. Plus, create your own masterpiece in our Artists Studio and get In the Frame yourself at our selfie station!

Short on time? Enjoy a whistle stop tour of some of Norwich Castle's most iconic objects, led by different members of staff. Weekdays in March, 2.30pm.

Receive assisted access to our onsite records and discover your family and local workhouse history. Our knowledgeable team will also be able to assist you with researching your own ancestral past. Complimentary drop in session, up to thirty minutes assistance. During busy periods, assistance time may be limited. No booking necessary.

Bring your latest craft project to work on in the company of fellow crafters over a cup of tea or coffee.

Knit, crochet and chat over a cup of tea or coffee.

Drop into the studio where artist Ali Atkins will be on hand to help everyone to have fun with drawing! We'll be using both ‘still life’ and 'live' models to explore creativity, composition and perspective, and to find new ways of seeing things.

Short on time? Enjoy a whistle stop tour of some of Norwich Castle's most iconic objects, led by different members of staff. Weekdays in March, 2.30pm.

Get your Sm-ART-y pants on this Easter as we go art-tastic! Take the time travel challenge through our galleries and see if you can go Around the Art World in 30 minutes. Plus, create your own masterpiece in our Artists Studio and get In the Frame yourself at our selfie station!

Meet a Roman soldier and discover what life was like during the Roman invasion of Britannia.

Create your own ancient egg creatures inspired by the wildlife that used to roam this coast thousands of years ago.

Hunt for Easter chicks and eggs throughout the museum and join in with family friendly holiday activities.

Design your own crown jewels and accessories fit for the Elizabethan court.

Hunt for Easter chicks and eggs throughout the museum and join in with family friendly holiday activities.

Celebrate Springtime in the home, and have a go at Victorian crafts on the theme of flowers and gardens.

We are looking for rebels against the empire! Come down and join the fight against the empire, we shall be teaching key skills for any future rebel from lightsabre fighting, the art of disguise and building your own droids.

Get your Sm-ART-y pants on this Easter as we go art-tastic! Take the time travel challenge through our galleries and see if you can go Around the Art World in 30 minutes. Plus, create your own masterpiece in our Artists Studio and get In the Frame yourself at our selfie station!

Short on time? Enjoy a whistle stop tour of some of Norwich Castle's most iconic objects, led by different members of staff. Weekdays in March, 2.30pm.