🌞This morning, Hayley and Gerald from Visitor Services welcomed the very first visitors into our beautiful new atrium! Come and check out our museum shop and cafe restaurant (open to those without a ticket to the museum) 😀We're open 10am - 5pm (& 1 - 5pm on Sundays)

This week is Haymaking Week at Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse! Head down to the farm tomorrow for Scything Day, a one-day event. Activities are included with general admission and are free to Norfolk Museums Pass holders. Norfolk Museums #VisitNorfolk Dereham Times #haymaking

The first of three shared reading and writing workshops with Dr Sarah Lowndes, inspired by works in the exhibition SUNLIGHT: Roger Ackling takes place on Saturday afternoon. Booking essential - ow.ly/XVRO50SIUz0 Saturday, 27 July Saturday, 10 August Saturday, 24 August

Calling all young #storytellers! ✍️ Don't miss the chance to join Isabelle King's writing #workshop for 9-11 year olds National Centre for Writing Unleash your creativity, craft fascinating #historical tales, and bring your ideas to life on the page. Sign up now: ow.ly/Uvzb50SLWo6!

Cllr Margaret Dewsbury Norfolk County Council is a champion of our new learning space with its beautiful Castle view: “The Education Room, once fully operational, will provide more space and up-to-date equipment for the 30,000 children we expect to welcome each year once the Keep reopens.”

Come and see what all the fuss is about this weekend! SUNLIGHT: Roger Ackling is not to be missed! Bringing the family? Join us tomorrow for nature-themed activities 10-3. PLUS this Sunday 4th more outdoor SUNLIGHT-themed activities at @gressenhallfw ow.ly/jKCH50SPBVJ

Buckle up swashbucklers, it's #MedievalMonday at Norwich Castle and we have a treat for you. 💥Learn why this small shield, a 'buckler', was a top choice for many centuries #Medieval #History #KeepLearning

🍰 Scones, scones or cake? (or quiche?) Sausage rolls are also available. New restaurant and shop open now to those with and without tickets to the museum. ⭐Plenty of vegetarian and vegan options available Mon to Sat: 10 - 5pm Sun: 1 - 5pm

Booking opens for our Norfolk Heritage Open Days event on Monday! Details & get ready to book > buff.ly/3WjaooA

Join us for ☀️ Time spent in SUNLIGHT ☀️ where exhibition curator Amanda Geitner will be in conversation with Dr Lydie Rekow-Fond. 📅 Thursday 22 August, 3-4pm 📍 @norwichcastle 🎟️ Tickets include admission to the museum - book now: ow.ly/ZJhu50SWPcZ

🎫 If you're receiving Universal Credit or Pension Credit, you can visit Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery for free. All children in a household receiving means-tested benefits are included. Please show proof of receipt when you visit. More info: ow.ly/cSiV50T4cK7

We've been reflecting on a major milestone in our @heritagefundUK project Royal Palace Reborn - the installation of the roof designed by @feildenmawson Visibility of the exterior of the Keep was key: the stunning glass roof shows off the full splendour of the Norman stone.

Do you enjoy a more relaxed museum visit? Join us for Sensory Sunday at Norwich Castle ✨ Explore the galleries at a more relaxed pace. The lights will be dimmed, video and audio will be reduced where possible. 📅 1 September, 1-4:30pm Find out more: museums.norfolk.gov.uk/article/61085/…

Are you a sun-worshipper☀️ or a night owl?🦉 Either way, we've got you covered! 🌙 The Moon: Meet Our Nearest Neighbour at Lynn Museum until 15 September 🌞 SUNLIGHT: Roger Ackling at Norwich Castle until 22 September Find out more at museums.norfolk.gov.uk

Fresh from the forge: the central section of the forged steel for the Bigod tower door is now complete and ready for tinning! Here blacksmith James Spedding of James Spedding in North Norfolk shows us the metalwork laid out on his workbench. Made possible thanks to @heritagefundUK