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Both flax and Norfolk Horn fleece have played an important role in Norfolk's textile past. Come and explore what these sustainable fibres mean to us in the present! Volunteers will be meeting once per month from March - October 2025 on site at Gressenhall to demonstrate the heritage skills involved in linen and wool production, talking to our visitors about the practical activities they are showcasing - from planting and processing to scutching and spinning! Activities will vary per month and are subject to volunteer availability.

May The Toys Be With You showcases one of the UK's finest collections of vintage Star Wars toys and original cinema posters, from 1977-1985. It is a celebration of the now highly collectable vintage toy line and of the iconic design work and art of the Star Wars movies.

Find about the fascinating history of the gas industry in Great Yarmouth, including the Grade II Listed gasholder currently being refurbished The talk will be delivered by industry expert Professor Russell Thomas and all attendees will receive a free printed copy of his booklet "A history of the gas industry in Great Yarmouth.Russell Thomas has a keen interest in the gas industry. He has been working on former gasworks sites since 1997, a subject he has grown to find fascinating. Russell works as a Technical Director for the International Engineering Consultancy, WSP, advising on former industrial sites, with a special focus on former gasworks.He also manages research projects on behalf of clients and is a visiting lecturer at the University of Manchester and a visiting professor at the University of Strathclyde.Russell is a Member of the Institution of Gas Engineers and Managers and the Chair of their History Panel.

Take a tour of Gressenhall and hear the stories of the real women who worked on site caring for people over the past two hundred years. As the Mitford and Launditch Union workhouse, the site was home to some of the most vulnerable people in Norfolk society - and it would take a team of staff to keep them well and safe. From the early 19th century to the late 1940s, a costumed Gressenhall guide will take you on a trip in time to briefly explore the lives of the workhouse nurses and the different experiences they had when working within this important profession - using research and over 70 biographies compiled by volunteers.

Looking closely at works from contrasting periods and series of Colin Self's output, Nicholas Hatfull will discuss the relationship between the artist's preoccupation with packaging and his observation of the natural world. Drawing comparisons to artists in Self's orbit and beyond, Hatfull will explore Self's engagement with both graphic emblems and lived experience of landscape. Nicholas Hatfull is an artist, and has written about painting for numerous monographs and periodicals including Frieze, Mousse and Apollo. Recent solo exhibitions of his paintings include Josh Lilley, 2024 and Dracula's Revenge, 2023. He lectures in Fine Art at Norwich University of the Arts. The talk will last 40-45 minutes with a 10 minute Q&A to follow.

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. 50p per child, accompanying adults free. Booking is recommended as places are limited. Thursday 17 July - Star Wars Thursday 18 September - Dinosaurs Thursday 16 October - Space Thursday 20 November - Winter Animals Thursday 18 December - Christmas *Please note, there will not be a Mini Museum session in August due to the summer holidays.

Join us for a workshop on the Ancient Egyptian art of mummification. Find out why mummification was done, discover the ins and outs of the process, and try your hand at mini mummification. Booking is required as seating is limited.

Find out about the benefits of joining the Ancient House Friends for families, explore a miniature Tudor manor house and discover how it was made. Plus explore Ancient House for free!

Join us for a workshop on the Ancient Egyptian art of mummification. Find out why mummification was done, discover the ins and outs of the process, and try your hand at mini mummification. Booking is required as seating is limited.