Events calendar

Visit the Once Upon a Time exhibition, follow the fairy tale house trail, create a fictional character and print your own masterpiece using inks and recycled books. Head outside to see the animals, explore the farm, playground, orchards and… live happily ever after!

Discover the Cromer of World War II and see how the destruction re-shaped the town. Join local experts for informative and entertaining walks around historic Cromer looking at its architecture, history, myths and legends. Advance booking essential: 01603 513543

Immerse yourself in Norfolk life during World War Two and experience life on the Home Front. See military and civilian vehicles, meet costumed characters from GIs to Land Girls and join in a wartime tea dance.

Immerse yourself in Norfolk life during World War Two and experience life on the Home Front. See military and civilian vehicles, meet costumed characters from GIs to Land Girls and join in a wartime tea dance.

Dive head first into our costume collection! Try a “new look” with our period costumes from Tudor to Victorian and learn about art of getting dressed 100 or more years ago.

Unknown before 1800, the terms 'Viking' and 'Viking Age' became a sensation by the end of the nineteenth century. This dramatic tour of Viking: Rediscover the Legend will provide key insights into the Victorian re-imagining of the Vikings. During the Victorian Era, hundreds of plays, poems, paintings and books explored the world of the Sea Kings of Old. Join us for this unique and immersive guided tour and discover for yourself the Viking Age in Queen Victoria's Britain.

Visit the Once Upon a Time exhibition, follow the fairy tale house trail, create a fictional character and print your own masterpiece using inks and recycled books. Head outside to see the animals, explore the farm, playground, orchards and… live happily ever after!

As part of our exciting holiday programme, make your own Coppergate helmet plus create a wonderful Viking navigation chart to take home. This activity will run daily during the holidays (except Sunday)

Voyage into the world of Vikings, explore beautiful Viking objects, tackle a trail, enjoy guided tours, discover the Nordic origin of local place names, plus costumes and more! Activities are included with museum admission, programme changes daily. (Excluding Sunday)

Voyage into the world of Vikings, explore beautiful Viking objects, tackle a trail, enjoy guided tours, discover the Nordic origin of local place names, plus costumes and more! Activities are included with museum admission, programme changes daily. (Excluding Sunday)

Come and meet our silver knight on loan to us from Anglia TV. Find out about medieval chivalry and get hands on with weaponry.

As part of our exciting holiday programme, make your own Coppergate helmet plus create a wonderful Viking navigation chart to take home. This activity will run daily during the holidays (except Sunday)

Visit the Once Upon a Time exhibition, follow the fairy tale house trail, create a fictional character and print your own masterpiece using inks and recycled books. Head outside to see the animals, explore the farm, playground, orchards and… live happily ever after!

Join us for our range of talks complimenting our exciting new exhibition, 'Lines of Sight: Sebald's East Anglia'. Talks take place in our Lecture Theatre and start at 2:30pm. This week we welcome a film presentation by Adam Scovell of Goldsmiths, University of London with 'Echoes and Imprints: Towards a Sebaldian Cinema'. Please note that this presentation will finish at 4pm.

Uncover from the sand fossilised creatures of your own with this fun crafts event.

Swing in the 1950s with activities throughout the holiday.

Swing in the 1950s with activities throughout the holiday.

With a different theme each month, come along for a chance to learn more about the museum collection, try your hand at a new craft and enjoy coffee and cake.

We dare you to take a spin the Wheel of Misfortune. Discover what grisly disease or gruesome wound pains you and see if you can find the best cure for you from our Medieval Medical Specialists. Will involve a leech or two, a disgusting looking potion or a hole the head?!

Try our trail, make natural remedies, beauty preparations and household crafts. Activities vary.

Visit the Once Upon a Time exhibition, follow the fairy tale house trail, create a fictional character and print your own masterpiece using inks and recycled books. Head outside to see the animals, explore the farm, playground, orchards and… live happily ever after!

As part of our exciting holiday programme, make your own Coppergate helmet plus create a wonderful Viking navigation chart to take home. This activity will run daily during the holidays (except Sunday)

Voyage into the world of Vikings, explore beautiful Viking objects, tackle a trail, enjoy guided tours, discover the Nordic origin of local place names, plus costumes and more! Activities are included with museum admission, programme changes daily. (Excluding Sunday)

Join us as part of our holiday programme and find out how the Vikings won their battles. Join stage and screen fight choreographer Keith Wallis for a thrilling demonstration of Viking combat and sharp tactics. Please book on arrival. sessions at 11.30am, 1 and 2.30pm.

As part of our exciting holiday programme, make your own Coppergate helmet plus create a wonderful Viking navigation chart to take home. This activity will run daily during the holidays (except Sunday)

Come along to our fun-packed sessions for pre-schoolers (though older family and friends are welcome, too!). Let's learn, play and explore the Ancient House together. Join us to make crafts, sing songs, listen to stories and have fun in the museum. This month we will be doing bubble painting, and making water lilies and paper boats to float in the museum pool and take home

Visit the Once Upon a Time exhibition, follow the fairy tale house trail, create a fictional character and print your own masterpiece using inks and recycled books. Head outside to see the animals, explore the farm, playground, orchards and… live happily ever after!

Try our trail, make natural remedies, beauty preparations and household crafts. Activities vary.

Join the team at Lynn Museum as they discover the journeys made by medieval pilgrims. Handle real medieval artefacts, listen to traditional stories, and make a pilgrim badge to take home! Activities included in standard admission prices.