Events calendar

As part of our half-term programme Legend!, join stage and screen choreographer Keith Wallis as he demonstrates Viking combat with Tom Ziebell - as seen in the TV series Vikings!

Join us for an informative talk by Dr Andrew Woods of the York Museums Trust complementing our exciting exhibition 'Viking: Rediscover the Legend'. Talks last between 30 and 45 minutes. Booking not required.

This half term we are embracing everything circus as part of our Circus: Show of Shows exhibition. Everyday there will be a circus themed craft activity inspired by famous acts of the ring.

This hour is for especially for local people who enjoy chatting about Great Yarmouth's heritage. The informal, drop-in session will focus on one selected object and use it to explore the town's history.

Discover the weird and wonderful world of the Victorian Collector. Meet costumed characters, handle strange and interesting objects and make crafts to take home for your own collections.

A celebration of the city's dragon heritage. Take the Snap trail and make your own fire-breathing beast!

Explore Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse as it reopens for February Half Term with activities for all the family. Have you got what it takes to escape the workhouse? Hunt for the keys and tools you need to get out! Learn the skills you need to survive in the outside world. Send secret messages and create your very own disguise to sneak past the Workhouse Master!

Discover the fascinating history of this Norman Palace. Daily tours run from Monday - Friday and start at 12pm.

Discover the fascinating history of this Norman Palace. Daily tours run from Monday - Friday and start at 12pm.

Find out how Tudors to Victorians used fire for light and heat in these dark and chilly months - then decorate a beautiful glass tea-light holder to take home. Age 5+.

Explore Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse as it reopens for February Half Term with activities for all the family. Have you got what it takes to escape the workhouse? Hunt for the keys and tools you need to get out! Learn the skills you need to survive in the outside world. Send secret messages and create your very own disguise to sneak past the Workhouse Master!

A celebration of the city's dragon heritage. Take the Snap trail and make your own fire-breathing beast!

Members of Teenage History Club lead short tours of the Workhouse focussing on objects relating to Queer history.

Join us for a bumper day of circus fun with craft activities, dressing up, circus skills with Seachange Arts as well as create your own circus persona poster with Print to the People!

As part of our half-term programme Legend!, join stage and screen choreographer Keith Wallis as he demonstrates Viking combat with Tom Ziebell - as seen in the TV series Vikings!

Set sail on a Viking voyage with Active Norfolk and Whitlingham Adventure! Help us in our challenge to row from Norwich to Scandinavia, and come aboard the museum dinghy to learn Viking seafaring savvy with Whitlingham Adventure staff.

The Vikings have landed! Join us to explore all things Viking during the school holidays - create your own Viking travel chart and helmet, become the Legend in our Viking selfie station, plus enjoy tours, Viking objects and drama performances! Activities change daily and are included with admission. 10.30am - 3.30pm daily (except Sunday)

Each Wednesday, join Dr Tim Pestell for a tour of the exciting exhibition. Tours last about 45 minutes. Booking not required.

The Vikings have landed! Join us to explore all things Viking during the school holidays - create your own Viking travel chart and helmet, become the Legend in our Viking selfie station, plus enjoy tours, Viking objects and drama performances! Activities change daily and are included with admission. 10.30am - 3.30pm daily (except Sunday)

250 years of amazing circus women from the original first woman of circus Patty Astley to dazzling lion queens aerial wonders and amazing equestrians. Find out the stories of Lulu Adams UK premier female clown Koringa crocodile tamer extraordinary and of course Mrs Patty Astley and her amazing bees. A special exhibition talk by circus expert and co-curator of the Circus: The Show of Shows, Professor Vanessa Toulmin.

Neil Paris brings Hiccup the Viking to life in this fantastic family drama inspired by Cressida Cowell's brilliant book 'How to Train Your Dragon'.

This half term we are embracing everything circus as part of our Circus: Show of Shows exhibition. Everyday there will be a circus themed craft activity inspired by famous acts of the ring.

Learn what life was like on the Home Front, in the 1940's at Lynn Museum's family event this February half term. Costumed characters, crafts and food will all help you on your way to learning more about the lives of people living during the Second World War.

A celebration of the city's dragon heritage. Take the Snap trail and make your own fire-breathing beast!

Explore Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse as it reopens for February Half Term with activities for all the family. Have you got what it takes to escape the workhouse? Hunt for the keys and tools you need to get out! Learn the skills you need to survive in the outside world. Send secret messages and create your very own disguise to sneak past the Workhouse Master!

Discover the fascinating history of this Norman Palace. Daily tours run from Monday - Friday and start at 12pm.

Discover the fascinating history of this Norman Palace. Daily tours run from Monday - Friday and start at 12pm.

Members of Teenage History Club will lead short tours of Lynn Museum, focusing on objects relating to Queer history. Tours take place at 2pm and 3.30pm. No need to book, just come along.

Explore Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse as it reopens for February Half Term with activities for all the family. Have you got what it takes to escape the workhouse? Hunt for the keys and tools you need to get out! Learn the skills you need to survive in the outside world. Send secret messages and create your very own disguise to sneak past the Workhouse Master!