Museum Events 2024

 

Spooky Secrets and Curious Creatures!

Spooky Secrets and Curious Creatures!

October Half Term Sunday 27 October to Thursday 31 October

  

Spot the peculiar pumpkins hidden in the museum! Jot down the letter with each pumpkin to discover the name of the Wherryman’s daughter.  Along the way look out for the Marshman’s cat, a wherry rat, a handsome Harnser and other curious creatures.  

Show us your answers as you leave to win a peculiar pumpkin prize! What will be inside your pumpkin….?!  Oooh! 

Take a boat trip and bring a picnic and enjoy our riverside setting.  Dogs most welcome too.

Kingfisher Cruises

Kingfisher Cruises

Ended, look out for new dates in Summer 2025!

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.

 

Wherry Albion Open Day

Wherry Albion Open Day

Ended, look out for our 2025 date!

Come aboard the Wherry Albion and explore life below decks on a trading wherry.

Chat to the volunteers who maintain and crew this important piece of Broads history.

 

Heritage Open Day

Heritage Open Day

Ended look out for 2025 dates!

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.

Family Easter Trail

Family Easter Trail

Ended - look for similar in 2025!

Included with Museum entry.  Enjoy a fun, duckling inspired trail around the Museum with Easter themed prizes for all children.

Take a boat trip (extra cost) and spot our local wild ducks too!

Boat and Fishing Jumble

Boat and Fishing Jumble

Ended.

Grab a bargain and enjoy a bacon buttie too!

£2 entry, under 18s free.  Pay on the door.

Stalls: £14 standard table (8ft), £22 large table (16ft). 

Music by the Riverside – Taverham Band at the Museum

Music by the Riverside – Taverham Band at the Museum

Ended, look for similar events in 2025!

Music by the Riverside, featuring tunes from the 1940’s, stage, screen & more.

Local brass band, Taverham Band, will include music from the 1940’s, including Glenn Miller,  right up to the present day in their popular programme.

Not to be missed!  Come and enjoy this musical evening by the waterside at Stalham Staithe

Bring a picnic, chairs and friends.  And get ready to dance!  Bar, hot/cold drinks and snacks available.  The Museum will also be open.

£12 adults; 12 and under Free.

Please be prepared for the weather – the concert is outside.

Free entry day for people with dementia and their carers

Free entry day for people with dementia and their carers

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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.