Events Calendar

Titanic has become the most famous ocean liner in the world: from her conception to her premature demise, the Titanic legend continues. With this exciting touring exhibition we explore this famous ship, her sister ships and their owners, the White Star Line, as well as revealing the local links of some of its passengers. Titanic: Honour & Glory is a must for all ages fascinated by this endlessly compelling story.

You are a passenger boarding this 'ship of dreams'. Discover what life was like on board and meet some of the famous characters until disaster strikes! Trail available daily 10am-4.30pm from 1 April to 24 September 2017 as part of Titanic: Honour & Glory exhibition on show on the same dates.

Olive has a new assistant who is a bit forgetful and has left some of her camera equipment around the museum. Can you help find it before an important visitor comes to have their portrait taken?

Discover the monsters of prehistory and meet some modern mini-beasts at our creepy crawly handling session. Family drop-in event 10am-12.30pm & 1pm-3.30pm

Become an Egyptologist and take on our Ancient Egyptian trail to win a small prize.

Discover the world of sea monsters, from sailors myths of giant monsters of the seas to the real life beasties you can find locally along our coasts!

An exhibition of beautiful watercolours by Cecil Aldin who was commissioned by Jarrold & Sons to illustrate the 1912 edition of Anna Sewell’s much loved classic novel. Thirteen paintings depict scenes from the book, and have rarely been exhibited. The exhibition is free with museum admission and throughout the school summer holidays there are family activities.

Become a Workhouse Detective and solve the mystery of the missing candlestick. Explore the new Voices from the Workhouse displays and discover what life was like for the inmates. Meet a pop-up pauper as an extra special activity on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday who will be able to tell you more about life in the Workhouse and they may even need your help!

Join us for a summer of nautical fun. Navigate around deep sea monsters and desert islands, snap a seafaring selfie, make your own knotty sailor wristband,create a decoration for the admiral's hat, and more. Activities and times may vary. Please note that these activities are Monday to Saturday only.

Part of the Pirates and Seafarers summer programme. Join us for a nautical sing-along as we celebrate the musical culture of sailors.

A celebration of cuddly toys and their stories. On show from Friday 21st July until Tuesday 5th September 2017 (closed Saturdays). From threadbare bunnies to a teddy bears' picnic, this family friendly exhibition explores the bond between a toy and its owner.

Meet our own female pirate and join her on a swashbuckling adventure; short storytelling and drama activities for all ages.

Try daring 19th century cutlass moves, and practice battle tactics with our expert swordsman. Ages 5+

A celebration of cuddly toys and their stories. On show from Friday 21st July until Tuesday 5th September 2017 (closed Saturdays). From threadbare bunnies to a teddy bears' picnic, this family friendly exhibition explores the bond between a toy and its owner.

Are you supporting someone living with dementia? Come along together to one of our FREE friendly tours of the museum with our specially trained staff. We’ll introduce you to some of the best bits of the museum to provoke memories and chat, and there’ll be tea and biscuits. Tours are free, but please call first to tell us you’re coming.

Join us for a summer of nautical fun. Navigate around deep sea monsters and desert islands, snap a seafaring selfie, make your own knotty sailor wristband,create a decoration for the admiral's hat, and more. Activities and times may vary. Please note that these activities are Monday to Saturday only.

Become a Workhouse Detective and solve the mystery of the missing candlestick. Explore the new Voices from the Workhouse displays and discover what life was like for the inmates. Meet a pop-up pauper as an extra special activity on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday who will be able to tell you more about life in the Workhouse and they may even need your help!

An exhibition of beautiful watercolours by Cecil Aldin who was commissioned by Jarrold & Sons to illustrate the 1912 edition of Anna Sewell’s much loved classic novel. Thirteen paintings depict scenes from the book, and have rarely been exhibited. The exhibition is free with museum admission and throughout the school summer holidays there are family activities.

Become an Egyptologist and take on our Ancient Egyptian trail to win a small prize.

Olive has a new assistant who is a bit forgetful and has left some of her camera equipment around the museum. Can you help find it before an important visitor comes to have their portrait taken?

You are a passenger boarding this 'ship of dreams'. Discover what life was like on board and meet some of the famous characters until disaster strikes! Trail available daily 10am-4.30pm from 1 April to 24 September 2017 as part of Titanic: Honour & Glory exhibition on show on the same dates.

Titanic has become the most famous ocean liner in the world: from her conception to her premature demise, the Titanic legend continues. With this exciting touring exhibition we explore this famous ship, her sister ships and their owners, the White Star Line, as well as revealing the local links of some of its passengers. Titanic: Honour & Glory is a must for all ages fascinated by this endlessly compelling story.

Search for scientific objects in our displays and win a small prize.

Search for scientific objects in our displays and win a small prize.

Titanic has become the most famous ocean liner in the world: from her conception to her premature demise, the Titanic legend continues. With this exciting touring exhibition we explore this famous ship, her sister ships and their owners, the White Star Line, as well as revealing the local links of some of its passengers. Titanic: Honour & Glory is a must for all ages fascinated by this endlessly compelling story.

You are a passenger boarding this 'ship of dreams'. Discover what life was like on board and meet some of the famous characters until disaster strikes! Trail available daily 10am-4.30pm from 1 April to 24 September 2017 as part of Titanic: Honour & Glory exhibition on show on the same dates.

Olive has a new assistant who is a bit forgetful and has left some of her camera equipment around the museum. Can you help find it before an important visitor comes to have their portrait taken?

Become an Egyptologist and take on our Ancient Egyptian trail to win a small prize.

Battle plans at the ready! Make your own catapults and see if you can break the castle barricades to get to the treasure inside!