Today is the day the teddy bears have their picnic!
Bring your favourite teddy down to the Museum for games and some surprises. Join in with imaginative play teddy bears’ picnic in the galleries, listen to a story and have a game of hide and seek with the mischievous bears. How many can you find?
Have the chance to take home a wonderful museum teddy bear by entering the competition.
Why not bring your own picnic to enjoy in the Fenland courtyard and make the most of the courtyard games?
As part of Ely Museum's ‘Birds and Planes and Things that Fly’ week, there will be some incredible birds of prey at Ely Museum for everyone to meet with the Raptor Foundation.
The Raptor Foundation is a team that provides a rescue service, care and rehabilitation facilities for injured raptors. They also provide a permanent home for unwanted raptors. They are committed to increasing rare species and sharing their knowledge and information.
Drop in. Included with museum admission ticket or valid annual pass.
Make your own flying machine, then test it out by completing the Flying Circus Challenge! How far can it fly? How accurate is it? How agile is it? Can it fly through a hoop or hit a target? Enjoy lots of fun challenges and try out different designs to see what works best!
No pre-booking required. Materials and challenges included with your standard admission ticket or valid annual pass.
This event is part of Summer at the Museums 2025.
What a perfect way to spend a leisurely summer afternoon flying a kite you have built yourself.
The period from 1860 to 1910 is often referred to as the ‘golden age of kiting’ in Europe, with kite flying becoming a widespread hobby. In an era that had a fascination with flight, children and adults alike were able to participate in this activity by building and flying a kite.
This workshop is suitable for children aged 6-9 years. There will be guided step by step instructions and demonstration from members of the museum team.
Summer's here and Bee-Bot is planning a trip to the beach. But, there are so many things to take - bucket and spade, parasol, beach hat, beach umbrella, and don't forget the swimsuit and suncream! Bee-Bot would love some help planning this trip. Would you like to be Bee-Bot's helper? The only catch is that Bee-Bot is a robot and needs instructions to find all the things that need to be packed. A set of instructions is called an algorithm. Find out about algorithms and how you can use these to code in this fun activity!
Become a spy and help 'crack' the codes! A secret way of writing messages is called a cipher and in this workshop you will be introduced to a simple cipher called a Caesar cipher (named after the Roman general, Julius Caesar, who used it to send secret military messages!). You will construct a cipher wheel out of card and use this to 'break' secret messages to reveal the location of the hidden treasure.
Booking Essential.
No need for you parents to just watch - you can get creating too! Your child must be over 7 years to attend this workshop with you.
In this unique session suitable for children over 7 years, you will begin by learning the principles and theory of glass cutting, fusing and firing. After this you will be taught how to cut the glass and try cutting the glass yourself. Other techniques you will be introduced to will include fusing clear and coloured glass, using fritt, confetti, stringers and noodles.
Join the beautiful Stained Glass Museum to learn how to create your own stunning silk bookmark.
Suitable for children 6 years and over, beginners welcome! Children must be accompanied by an adult for this workshop.
Learn about the amazing artist, Surinder Warboys and spend time looking at her stunning 'Whispers of Nature' exhibition in the Museum. Then join staff outside on the Cathedral grounds collecting natural objects to use in your prints. Back into the studio, create your own beautiful prints to take home with you.
Suitable for children aged 7+. Booking essential.
