Events Calendar

A celebration of the bicentenary of the birth of one of John Sell Cotman's talented sons. With a daring eye for colour, John Joseph Cotman (1814-1878) followed in his father's footsteps as a landscape artist and teacher. Colman Project Space and Colman Watercolour Gallery.

An eclectic mix of works by East Anglian artists inspired by birds. The work has been selected by visual artist and author Katrina van Grouw, sculptor Harriet Mead and wildlife photographer David Tipling. All pieces are for sale. Timothy Gurney Gallery.

Lost green parrot! Search high and low around the museum for the lost parrot and receive a small prize as your reward!

This exquisite mini-exhibition shows the development of the doll - plaything, cultural icon and 'made to resemble a human being'. See examples from the mid 19th century right through to modern day dolls you can see in toy shops today. Wednesdays to Saturdays. Additional activities on Wednesdays.

Following a call in 1939 from a Jewish shoe-factory boss in Norwich to take in children at risk of Nazi persecution, one little girl was placed in Thorpe, and grew up with the Harrison family. Her story is retold through the eyes of Alan Harrison, who was eight years old when Esther came to stay. Find out more about their fascinating Norwich childhood, in a talk presented by Norwich Museums Youth Forum Group.

Following a call in 1939 from a Jewish shoe-factory boss in Norwich to take in children at risk of Nazi persecution, one little girl was placed in Thorpe, and grew up with the Harrison family. Her story is retold through the eyes of Alan Harrison, who was eight years old when Esther came to stay. Find out more about their fascinating Norwich childhood, in a talk presented by Norwich Museums Youth Forum Group.

Follow a tantalising trail of deception around the Tolhouse Museum! Museum trail available daily 24 July to 7 September (not Saturdays) during opening hours. Monday - Friday 10am-4pm, Sunday 12-4pm

Lost green parrot! Search high and low around the museum for the lost parrot and receive a small prize as your reward!

Get up close to nature this summer and explore Gressenhall’s wild side. Go on a scavenger hunt around the site, explore our nature table and find out more about the animals and insects that call Gressenhall home. Part of the Schools Out! programme, with extra family activities every day of the school summer holidays.

An eclectic mix of works by East Anglian artists inspired by birds. The work has been selected by visual artist and author Katrina van Grouw, sculptor Harriet Mead and wildlife photographer David Tipling. All pieces are for sale. Timothy Gurney Gallery.

A celebration of the bicentenary of the birth of one of John Sell Cotman's talented sons. With a daring eye for colour, John Joseph Cotman (1814-1878) followed in his father's footsteps as a landscape artist and teacher. Colman Project Space and Colman Watercolour Gallery.

Are you a bird brain? Maybe we can help. Make a bird feeder, identify birds through their pellets and poo, learn how to make an origami crane - just some of the ornithological activities this summer. Take your peck! 11am to 12.30pm & 1.30pm to 3.30pm.

From architectural models to ships models, via the model village and meccano, Super Models: Some Assembly Required exhibition explores the business and pleasure of models and model-making.

From architectural models to ships models, via the model village and meccano, Super Models: Some Assembly Required exhibition explores the business and pleasure of models and model-making.

Join Darren ‘Pike’ Stride and his extraordinary collection of wartime memorabilia and see how he shapes up as a drill sargeant when he puts you on parade!

Are you a bird brain? Maybe we can help. Make a bird feeder, identify birds through their pellets and poo, learn how to make an origami crane - just some of the ornithological activities this summer. Take your peck! 11am to 12.30pm & 1.30pm to 3.30pm.

A celebration of the bicentenary of the birth of one of John Sell Cotman's talented sons. With a daring eye for colour, John Joseph Cotman (1814-1878) followed in his father's footsteps as a landscape artist and teacher. Colman Project Space and Colman Watercolour Gallery.

An eclectic mix of works by East Anglian artists inspired by birds. The work has been selected by visual artist and author Katrina van Grouw, sculptor Harriet Mead and wildlife photographer David Tipling. All pieces are for sale. Timothy Gurney Gallery.

Get up close to nature this summer and explore Gressenhall’s wild side. Go on a scavenger hunt around the site, explore our nature table and find out more about the animals and insects that call Gressenhall home. Part of the Schools Out! programme, with extra family activities every day of the school summer holidays.

Lost green parrot! Search high and low around the museum for the lost parrot and receive a small prize as your reward!

Follow a tantalising trail of deception around the Tolhouse Museum! Museum trail available daily 24 July to 7 September (not Saturdays) during opening hours. Monday - Friday 10am-4pm, Sunday 12-4pm

Start the holidays by finding out about seaside holidays in the past and see what a Punch and Judy show looks like if you are the Punch and Judy Man! A Handling Session for families with children.

A family festival day in the heart of rural Norfolk. Event organised by Breckland Council. For further information, please visit www.festivalonthefarm.com

Lost green parrot! Search high and low around the museum for the lost parrot and receive a small prize as your reward!

An eclectic mix of works by East Anglian artists inspired by birds. The work has been selected by visual artist and author Katrina van Grouw, sculptor Harriet Mead and wildlife photographer David Tipling. All pieces are for sale. Timothy Gurney Gallery.

A celebration of the bicentenary of the birth of one of John Sell Cotman's talented sons. With a daring eye for colour, John Joseph Cotman (1814-1878) followed in his father's footsteps as a landscape artist and teacher. Colman Project Space and Colman Watercolour Gallery.

Are you a bird brain? Maybe we can help. Make a bird feeder, identify birds through their pellets and poo, learn how to make an origami crane - just some of the ornithological activities this summer. Take your peck! 11am to 12.30pm & 1.30pm to 3.30pm.

An interactive time travelling trail of fish tales and changing tides developed by the Foolhardy Circus. Trail available daily 26 July to 3 September 2014.

From architectural models to ships models, via the model village and meccano, Super Models: Some Assembly Required exhibition explores the business and pleasure of models and model-making.