Whether you were attending a happy or sad occasion, Queen Victoria not only trail blazed the ways of weddings but also of funerals. Join Rebecca Smith (Great Yarmouth Museums) to delve into funeral etiquette including appropriate clothing, how long to officially be in mourning and customs and traditions. Plus hear about funeral photography and what […]
Join us for a relaxing hot drink, cake and activity, ranging from crafts to handling artefacts. Each monthly session will have a different activity. In April, create your own colourful floral creations for spring. Coffee Mornings are open to all and free to attend; includes museum admission. Booking is recommended as seating is limited.
Once a month, under 5s and their families are invited to explore Lynn Museum with a variety of activities, trails, songs, games and stories. These sessions have a different theme each month, and are specially designed for early years learning, allowing young children the chance to explore the museum in their own way. In April […]
Come and join us at Lynn Museum, young Padawan, and learn the power of the Force in a 90 minute workshop! You will be trained by Obi-wannabe Kenobi in the use of light-sabres, blasters, X-wing fighters as well as strengthening your mind and body to better use the force. "Do or do not. There is […]
Was it really the good old days? How much has life changed in those 60 years? Did the bath really hang on the garage wall? Are grocery deliveries really a modern concept? Kevin Boardman revisits a rural Norfolk childhood in the 1950s and 60s. £2 per person, free for Norfolk Museums Passholders. Booking is recommended […]
Join us for a relaxing hot drink, cake and activity, ranging from crafts to handling artefacts. Each monthly session will have a different activity. In March, try your hand at retro rag rugging using recycled fabrics. Coffee Mornings are open to all and free to attend; includes museum admission. Booking is recommended as seating is […]
Once a month, under 5s and their families are invited to explore Lynn Museum with a variety of activities, trails, songs, games and stories. These sessions have a different theme each month, and are specially designed for early years learning, allowing young children the chance to explore the museum in their own way. As we […]
Have you found something interesting like a metal object, coin, piece of pottery or flint? Bring it along to show us! The Finds Identification and Recording Service from Norfolk County Council will be at the Museum to take a look at your material and talk to you about recording.
Guest speaker Ron Feakes will discuss the work of Savages, the King's Lynn steam engine manufacturing business which was formed in 1850 by local businessman and Mayor Frederick Savage. In this talk Ron will discuss some of Savages' lesser-known creations, including the fascinating 'Little Samson' steam tractors, as well as the industrial and financial challenges […]
Join us for a relaxing hot drink, cake and activity, ranging from crafts to handling artefacts. Each monthly session will have a different activity. In February be inspired by the designs of Frederick Savage’s fairground creations, and try your hand at sign writing. Coffee Mornings are open to all and free to attend; includes museum […]
This February half-term, travel back in time to Britain in the age of the Roman Empire. Handle real historic artefacts, try some Roman food, and see if you have what it takes to succeed as a Centurion. Admission is free, but booking is recommended to ensure admission in your chosen time slot.
Learn how to create paint and pigments from the natural world that have been used for hundreds of years from local rock in this 2-hour workshop. £10 per person. Booking is required as seating is limited.
