Museum Events 2026
'Tall Tales'! Trail and make your own 'Luminous Lantern'!
Saturday 24th October to Sunday 1st November
10am – 4pm
Free with museum admission.
A ‘Truth or Dare’ Trail! Dare to discover which tales are true and which are false and make your own luminous lantern to light your way home.
2nd November 2026 - 19th March 2027- Museum is closed for the winter
Wild by Design - Norfolk Wildlife Trust festival
Saturday 21st November
10am – 4pm
St Andrew’s Halls, Norwich
The Museum will be attending the Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s festival Wild by Design – a free festival celebrating nature and creativity in Norfolk!
Meet artists, makers and conservationists at 70+ stalls! Enjoy a maker’s market, interactive stalls, creative activities, guided walks, expert talks, and exhibitions for all.
Christmas Tree Festival at St Mary's Church, Stalham
Saturday 28th November - Sunday 6th December
Staff and volunteers will be decorating a Christmas tree at the St Mary’s Church Stalham’s Christmas Tree Festival. Come visit the church to see the beautiful trees!
The church will be open from 10.30-4pm every day (apart from Sundays when trees can be viewed after the morning service from midday onwards).
20th March 2027 New Season Opening
The museum will re-open for the 2027 season.
Opening hours are 10am – 4pm
Tuesday – Sunday (and Bank Holiday Mondays)
Past Events
Hidden Habitats and Curious Crafts!
Thursday 1st - Thursday 22nd October
10am – 4pm
Free with museum admission.
Explore the museum for hidden habitats. Discover the wildlife who live in them and have a go at making a bug home.
Meet the Author: Chris Crowther
Saturday 17th October
12 noon
Join us in the Museum Café for a special event with local author Chris Crowther. Chris will be reading from his books, including his latest novel Backwaters, followed by a short talk and a chance to ask questions about his writing.
Afterwards, Chris will be available to meet readers and sign copies of his books, including Watershed, Dead in the Water, The Water Frolic and more.
Chris’s books are available to buy in our museum shop, making this a perfect opportunity to discover a new read, meet the author, and have your copy signed.