Museum Events 2026

10am – 4pm

Explore the museum to discover 12 hidden messages. Crack the code
and claim your reward!

Included in Museum Admission

10am – 4pm

Join textile artist, Jo Couldrey and have a go at making your own
traditional fabric brooch.

10am – 4pm

Meet local makers in this pop-up market of crafts and collectables!

10am – 4pm

Take a trip on our steam launch Falcon and then ‘jump ship’
aboard a Wherry to Barton Broad!

10am – 4pm

Take a step back in time aboard a Wherry and discover what life was like
for a wherryman and his family.

10am – 4pm

A museum trail of tricky trials! Complete them all to win a prize!

Take a tour of the museum using our new paddle trails. Find the museum’s oldest boat, experience life on a wherry, and find out who revealed the Broads hidden history.

Inspired by the miniature artworks in our Philippa Miller Exhibition, help us build a picture of who visits the Museum of the Broads. Sketch yourself (or someone else!) and add your portrait to our miniature wall of fame! 

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Step aboard Wherry Maud, one of the two remaining trading wherries sailing on the Norfolk Broads today and learn about her history from the Wherry Maud Trust’s knowledgeable volunteers. “Maud” is a very special wherry, the last of the typical clinker-built wherries to sail on the Norfolk Broads and Rivers.

Included with general museum admission price.

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It’s October! It’s spooky time!

Explore the museum and follow the mysterious lights to find out about the ghostly Wherry “Mayfly”. Along the way, complete the spooky tasks to reveal Mayfly’s long-lost secrets. Discover them all and a piece of wherry treasure could be yours!

Put it in your diary, if you dare……

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(Open from 7am for stallholders)

It’s back! Our annual table-top sale of all things nautical and nice! So bring something to the table or take it away. Whatever floats your boat, you are bound to find it here!

Traditional Refreshments available from Bulley’s Catering.

Cost of Pitches

Single Pitch (6ft) £14

Double Pitch (10-12 ft) £25

Public entrance charge £2

Phone the museum to book a place or email Tanya Burrage operationsmanager@museumofthebroads.org.uk

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Join us on the riverbank with Taverham Brass Band and enjoy a musical medley from ‘Stage and Screen.’ Locally brewed Ale from Lacon’s, the original owners of our Steam Launch, Falcon, will be available along with other refreshments. One thing’s for sure. You’ll definitely want an ‘Encore!’

Tickets – £12

Please book via our website.

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Come aboard Marsh Harrier for this special evening cruise.  As you quietly travel along the river, enjoy the wildlife and look out for the kingfishers.

Will you take that unique photo or will you just see a flash of blue?

Please note, we cannot guarantee you will see kingfishers – but these are the best times to try!  And there is plenty of other water loving wildlife around for you to spot and photograph too.

The Museum won’t be open, but our shop will be.  Hot/cold drinks, pre-packed snack items and ice creams are available and you are welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy beforehand.

Please dress appropriately for the weather as it can get cold.

£9 per adult and £6 per child

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Free entry to the Museum.  Just turn up!

Explore the Museum for free (no booking required) and discover your local heritage.  Activities for all ages.

Take a boat trip. Boat trips must be booked in advance.

For more information and to pre-book your boat trip, see here.

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Many of the stories we tell bring back memories.  If you, or someone you care for has dementia, please visit us for free on this Tuesday.  No need to book – just turn up.

There is a sunny cafe area and a large outside picnic area by the river.  We sell a small selection of sandwiches, wrapped cakes, crisps, ice creams and drinks and you are also welcome to bring your own food.  Our shop sells Broads themed items too.

If you would like a boat trip on our accessible boat, Marsh Harrier, please telephone to reserve your seat/s.  60 mins trip: £9 per adult, £6 per under 18.

01692 581681.