Events calendar

Creep to the castle for a week of Halloween fun. Join a spooky dungeon tour, hear the story of Black Shuck, find out about mummification in ancient Egypt; plus quizzes, Magic Susie's School of Wizardry, crafts and much more.

An eccentric, nostalgic and utterly entertaining look at British beach holidays, afternoon teas and country fair games. Test yourself at tea trivia, take a shot at our tin-can alley and have a sweet treat in our '70s style confectionery shop.

Get creative this Half Term and explore our Collections Gallery. Find out about rural trades and even try your hand at some traditional crafts.

Are you brave enough to follow our guide into the castle dungeons? Hear about the history of punishments past, and find out about the fate of criminals. Suitable for ages 5+ Places limited. Please book on arrival. We regret that we are unable to taking advanced bookings.

Join actor Neil Paris for a spine-chilling performance of East Anglia's ghostly dog tale.

Conjure up spells, potions, and magic wands to take home.

Find out about the purpose and the process behind this ancient Egyptian ritual.

Get into the spirit of Halloween and get your face painted, or choose a tattoo and to get into the festive mood.

Put your knowledge to the test in this frightfully festive quiz!

Witch, Doctor, Healer? Discover the weird and magical world of potions, lotions and cures from the medieval period.

Are you brave enough to try our spooky trail and win a small prize? No need to book. Just drop in!

Creep to the castle for a week of Halloween fun. Join a spooky dungeon tour, hear the story of Black Shuck, find out about mummification in ancient Egypt; plus quizzes, Magic Susie's School of Wizardry, crafts and much more.

Find out about the fascinating world of bugs, beetles and butterflies with Dr David Waterhouse, curator of Natural History.

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.

Learn the art of printing photographs without the use of a camera. Suitable for all ages.

Put your knowledge to the test in this frightfully festive quiz!

Find out about the purpose and the process behind this ancient Egyptian ritual.

Conjure up spells, potions, and magic wands to take home.

Join actor Neil Paris for a spine-chilling performance of East Anglia's ghostly dog tale.

Are you brave enough to follow our guide into the castle dungeons? Hear about the history of punishments past, and find out about the fate of criminals. Suitable for ages 5+ Places limited. Please book on arrival. We regret that we are unable to taking advanced bookings.

Get creative this Half Term and explore our Collections Gallery. Find out about rural trades and even try your hand at some traditional crafts.

Meet a Tudor solider, try our Tudor bowling, handle real Tudor artefacts and make some Tudor sweets.

Discover the secrets of Seahenge – who made it and how did they make it? Handle real pre-historic artefacts and make your own edible Seahenge to take home.

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?

Are you brave enough to try our spooky trail and win a small prize?!

Are you brave enough to try our spooky trail and 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?

Coffee, cake and collections - don't eat the wrong one! No need to book. Just drop in!

Discover what is lurking in hidden corners and turn your ghostly apparitions into a mini-room set to take home.