Events calendar

Discover what weird and wonderful cures and remedies our apothecary has in store for you.

A guided tour of Norwich's iconic medieval castle keep with a creepy twist!

A beauty salon with a Hallowe'en twist! Join City College Norwich for Dead Pretty, and discover the latest in Addams Family looks.

Explore all things dark and spooky across our natural history, costume and textiles, art and history collections, with crafts, tours and more! Forge your way into our heavy metal collection of chains, shackles and scolds' bridles and hear tales of crimes gone by. Take a spooky snap in our hellish photo-booth complete with props inspired by the museum's most gruesome collections. Activities from 10.30am-3.30pm.

From glass eyes, to a man-eating crocodile; take a torch-lit tour of the Natural History gallery. Find out how creepy crawlies benefit our eco-systems and uncover intriguing stories from our collection. In partnership with Norwich Science Festival. Sessions at 12noon, 1.30pm & 3pm and last about 30-45 minutes. Book places on arrival.

Head outside to see the animals, explore the woods, farm and orchards. Discover how our ancestors kept their homes warm; hunt for winter warmers and make your own lantern.

Head outside to see the animals, explore the woods, farm and orchards. Discover how our ancestors kept their homes warm; hunt for winter warmers and make your own lantern.

Children with autism and other special needs can enjoy the museum as a quiet environment, with gallery projections and sound effects switched off.

From glass eyes, to a man-eating crocodile; take a torch-lit tour of the Natural History gallery. Find out how creepy crawlies benefit our eco-systems and uncover intriguing stories from our collection. In partnership with Norwich Science Festival. Sessions at 12noon, 1.30pm & 3pm and last about 30-45 minutes. Book places on arrival.

It's time for some big printing! Create your very own stamps with artist Kate Munro and use them to build a picture of Norwich's iconic medieval castle, sharing your memories of the Castle along the way. Delivered as part of The Big Draw.

Explore all things dark and spooky across our natural history, costume and textiles, art and history collections, with crafts, tours and more! Forge your way into our heavy metal collection of chains, shackles and scolds' bridles and hear tales of crimes gone by. Take a spooky snap in our hellish photo-booth complete with props inspired by the museum's most gruesome collections. Activities from 10.30am-3.30pm.

War has broken out at Ancient House. Come along to the museum and learn how people coped with life during WWII. Discover how we “make do and mend”, find out if you could live on a ration and handle real WWII objects.

Enjoy the museum as a quiet environment with gallery projections, interactive exhibits, sound effects, hand driers and public announcements switched off. Ideal for people with autism or other sensory special needs.

Explore a host of fascinating objects including the tusk of the West Runton mammoth, a medieval chance screen, and a 19th century mustard stamping machine from Colman's factory in Norwich.

Pick up a pen, grab a pint and unleash the artist within! Cartoonist and illustrator David Shenton will be on hand as you scribble the city from the top floor of The Sir Garnet pub in the centre of Norwich. Presented by Norwich Castle as part of The Big Draw Festival. Mad drawing skills are not required, materials provided. Booking essential, for availability email Daniella.Hadley@norfolk.gov.uk 18+ only.

Watch traditional weaving as our amazing Jacquard loom comes to life.

Discover the science of weaving and dyeing with family friendly activities. Part of Norwich Science Festival.

A beauty salon with a Hallowe'en twist! Join City College Norwich for Dead Pretty, and discover the latest in Addams Family looks.

A guided tour of Norwich's iconic medieval castle keep with a creepy twist!

A guided tour of Norwich's iconic medieval castle keep with a creepy twist!

A beauty salon with a Hallowe'en twist! Join City College Norwich for Dead Pretty, and discover the latest in Addams Family looks.

When permanent darkness descends on their village, Rumy and Kai must head out on adventure to find out why. Join us for a family friendly storytelling inspired by the carvings on the Bigod Arch.

Explore the museum exhibitions and collections with this interactive and descriptive highlights tours. (Tours are approx 45mins long and included in the normal admission price)

Discover the history of witches. From the tales of the wise women who helped heal to when suspicious eyes could turn their lives into a witch hunt. Hear tales of real life toil as well as those that could come straight from a fairy tale. For crafty fingers there’s a chance to create your own familiar fiend just in time for Hallows eve!

Discover the history of witches. From the tales of the wise women who helped heal to when suspicious eyes could turn their lives into a witch hunt. Hear tales of real life toil as well as those that could come straight from a fairy tale. For crafty fingers there’s a chance to create your own familiar fiend just in time for Hallows eve!

Chat to a champion breeder of Norwich canaries and find out what gives the birds their distinctive colour.

Discover the science of weaving and dyeing with family friendly activities. Part of Norwich Science Festival.

Watch traditional weaving as our amazing Jacquard loom comes to life.

Explore a host of fascinating objects including the tusk of the West Runton mammoth, a medieval chance screen, and a 19th century mustard stamping machine from Colman's factory in Norwich.