Our little museum shop is open 10-4.30 Tues-Sat and has a beautifully curated selection of history books and artworks, homewares, prints & jewellery by local makers.

❤️@norwichlanes

#MuseumShop #LocalMakers #Artworks #ShopLocal #SupportLocalArtists #HistoryBooks

Did you know we have a VR head set that re-tells the epic story of the Kett's Rebellion in 1549?

It's free to use, without paying for admission.

Pop in and ask a member of team at the front desk.

Credit : Norfolk Museums Service

It's International Dance Day.

But to be honest we don't need any excuse to share this gorgeous photo by local photographer John Seymour, of a dance held at the Samson and Hercules ballroom in the 1940s.

To see more of his images, go to Picture Norfolk
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We love to see creative responses to our collections.
Here is some gelli printing inspired by cloth made by weavers in Norwich in the C18th & C19th.
Aren't they just gorgeous?
Huge thanks as ever to our collaborators and funders
@ArtatWorkNorwich_CIC
The National Lottery Heritage Fund

Our £10million pilot programme The National Lottery Heritage Fund to make heritage relevant to people aged 11-25 has concluded after six years of achievements and learning.

Read our #KickTheDust evaluation 👉 heritagefund.org.uk/our-work/kick-…

This is still one of our ALL TIME favourites ❤️
We were sharing your work this week Peter Brathwaite Your ears must’ve been burning! Last week we were talking to a poet planning a new project & last night Norwich International Youth Group were using Charley’s image as inspo 🙏🏿

We're excited to be welcoming a new wellbeing group to the museum today. Led by the mighty ArtatWorkNorwich CIC, they'll be exploring Norwich Textiles between through the exciting timeframe of 1700-1850.

As ever, thank you @heritagefunduk for your ongoing support.

This #ThankYouThursday we are saluting our founder Sir Henry Holmes - and our Volunteer Research Team who are researching for for our 100th anniversary celebrations next year!

Credit: Norwich Civic Portrait Collection, Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery

Have you ever wondered what it is like to visit the undercroft under our museum?

We are hoping to relaunch our popular monthly building tours soon, but in the mean time here is a short little film that explains more.

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Today we have been busy supporting a local writer work on an exciting, upcoming project for @norwichcastle.
We LOVE sharing the history of the city and seeing it's stories brought to life.
Watch this space for more details!

Looking for something sweet to do with the kids over the Easter holidays?
Hop along and join in with our bunny trail and Easter themed craft activities.
Thu 28 March - Sat 13 April 10-4.30
Drop in, free with admission

TODAY!

FROM COCOA BEANS TO EASTER EGGS

Tues 9th April
10:30 - 12:30 & 13:30 - 15:30

Join us as we explore the story behind how Norwich became famous for making chocolate, eventually producing 40 million Easter eggs every year.

Free with admission, drop in.

FROM COCOA BEANS TO EASTER EGGS
Tues 9th April
10:30 - 12:30 & 13:30 - 15:30
Explore the story behind how Norwich became famous for making chocolate, eventually producing 40 million Easter eggs every year.
Plus bunny trail and Easter crafts.
Drop in, free with admission

Looking for something sweet to do with the kids over the Easter holidays?
Hop along and join in with our bunny trail and Easter themed craft activities.
Thu 28 March - Sat 13 April 10-4.30
Drop in, free with admission

Free drop-in family activity! Looking for something to do with the kids during the Easter hols? Join us in the early years library at Norfolk & Norwich Millennium Library for 'Stained Glass Splendour'. (Suitable for accompanied children aged 4-9.)

📅Weds 10 April
⏰2-3pm
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Helen was a wonderful woman, who was an energetic & determined supporter of our museums & a renowned expert in Norwich shawls.

She had such vision, a wonderful laugh & a keen eye. We will always be grateful to her for all her support & kindness.

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Join us TODAY for our final Norwich industries tours.
This tour complements Norwich Works: The Industrial Photography of Walter & Rita Nurnberg, at Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery.
11.00, 12.00, 13.30 & 14.30
Copyright: Norfolk Record Office

Join us for our final Norwich industries tours on Sat 6th April.
This tour complements Norwich Works: The Industrial Photography of Walter & Rita Nurnberg, at Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery.
11.00, 12.00, 13.30 & 14.30
Copyright: Norfolk Record Office

Looking for something sweet to do with the kids over the Easter holidays?
Hop along and join in with our bunny trail and Easter themed craft activities.
Thu 28 March - Sat 6 April 10-4.30
Drop in, free with admission

FROM COCOA BEANS TO EASTER EGGS
Easter Holiday event
Tues 2nd and Tues 9th April
10:30 - 12:30 & 13:30 - 15:30

Join us as we explore the story behind how Norwich became famous for making chocolate, eventually producing 40 million Easter eggs every year.