Events calendar

Why Yarmouth needed a wall, the dilemma it caused and the dreadful accounts that took place building it. A talk by Paul Patterson

Join author and journalist Mark Nicholls, as he explores Nelson's regard for Norfolk, and Norfolk's regard for Nelson. Explore Nelson's legacy as a maritime hero and how the county reclaimed a local legend following the bi-centenary of the Battle of Trafalgar. Included with museum admission.

Revise your relationship with our collections as we explore the grim realities, controversy and devastation behind some of the seemingly beautiful and benign objects across the museum. Events contain adult themes, talks and tours last 30-45 minutes. Plastic...Fantastic? - Plastic is the taboo material of our time. Find out how it features in museum collections, and our everyday lives as well as its impact upon the world.

Our popular torchlit tours of the Natural History Gallery are back! Discover how certain animals flourish in the dark and cold of winter, and get up close to our natural history collections and prehistoric fossils with Natural History curator, Dr David Waterhouse. Suitable for families. Spaces on torchlit tours limited. Pre-book on 01603 495 897 / 493 625.

Find out what lies beneath the museum in a guided tour of our undercroft - the largest medieval undercroft in the city. The tour lasts around 45 minutes and is free with museum admission. Call us to book. Please note there are steep steps leading down to the undercroft. Booking essential, 01603 629127.

Talk with Dr Rosy Gray, Curator of Contemporary Art at Norwich Castle.

Mike will be talking about life in a Victorian gaol. Discover what the term ""hard labour"" really meant. Learn the difference betwen a prison and a gaol, and between a convict and a prisoner. Hear all the grisly details of how corporal and capital punishment was meted out. A talk by Mike Wabe.

Talk with Dr Rosy Gray, Curator of Contemporary Art at Norwich Castle.

Revise your relationship with our collections as we explore the grim realities, controversy and devastation behind some of the seemingly beautiful and benign objects across the museum. Events contain adult themes, talks and tours last 30-45 minutes. Undercover of the Knight - Steel yourself for a discussion of medieval moral codes, masculinity and the world of not so noble knights.

Enjoy a guided tour of Norwich's iconic medieval castle keep. Saturdays, 12 noon.

Enjoy friendly and informal support with your creative prose and be inspired by the museum's collections in this monthly class with author Amanda Addison. Booking essential on 01603 495897 / 493625.

From penguins to the ancient god Pan, we turn a queer eye on our collections and explore non-normative gender and sexuality across time and place in this brand new tour, putting LGBT+ stories at the heart of the museum.

Museum Club is a free Saturday morning club for young people aged 11 – 15 which has been running at Norwich Castle since 1925! Have a go at history and museum related activities, handle ancient artefacts, create an exhibition, design a historical escape room and explore behind the scenes at the Museum. Museum club is held on the first Saturday of every month beginning at Norwich Castle. To book a free place contact: rachel.daniel@norfolk.gov.uk Upcoming Dates 4 Jan, 1 Feb, 7 March, 4 April

Don't miss your chance to join our Saturday morning club for children aged 8-11! Learn to fight like a knight, complete quests and get creative. Booking essential, call 01603 495 897 / 493 625. For more information, or to apply for a discretionary place, email Lee.Warden@norfolk.gov.uk.

Artist Laura Wilson discusses Deepening. In association with Norfolk Contemporary Art Society. Part of the Deepening public programme.

Enjoy a guided tour of Norwich's iconic medieval castle. Weekdays, 12 noon.

Enjoy a guided tour of Norwich's iconic medieval castle. Weekdays, 12 noon.

Knit, crochet and chat over a cup of tea or coffee.

Bring your latest craft project to work on in the company of fellow crafters over a cup of tea or coffee.

Celebrate the city's shoe heritage with a pop-up exhibition, workshops and family half-term fun. Plus on 18 - 22 February, design a shoe, take our shoe-spotting trail and make a keyring to take home.

Celebrate the city's shoe heritage with a pop-up exhibition, workshops and family half-term fun. Plus on 18 - 22 February, design a shoe, take our shoe-spotting trail and make a keyring to take home.

Enjoy tea, coffee and cake as you discover the secrets of the museum, with a different theme each month. Admission £1.50. Free for Friends and Museums Pass Holders. Booking required for groups only.

Enjoy a guided tour of Norwich's iconic medieval castle. Weekdays, 12 noon.

Enjoy a guided tour of Norwich's iconic medieval castle. Weekdays, 12 noon.

Celebrate the city's shoe heritage with a pop-up exhibition, workshops and family half-term fun. Plus on 18 - 22 February, design a shoe, take our shoe-spotting trail and make a keyring to take home.

Celebrate the city's shoe heritage with a pop-up exhibition, workshops and family half-term fun. Plus on 18 - 22 February, design a shoe, take our shoe-spotting trail and make a keyring to take home.

A talk by Katie Carter-Street (NMS Costume and Textile Trainee) This talk explores how sewing has been used throughout history as a means to educate, indoctrinate or as a form of protest. From sewing on the national curriculum in Britain to Missionary schools in India, we will look at the role sewing played in maintaining what the Victorians viewed as the moral fabric of society.

Enjoy a guided tour of Norwich's iconic medieval castle. Weekdays, 12 noon.

Talk in the Timothy Gurney Gallery with George Vasey, writer, and Curator at Wellcome Collection. Part of our Spotlight public programme.