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Visitors are invited to join one of two free bookable workshops led by local artist Matt Warnes. Take time exploring the museum at the start of the workshop to pick out objects or features of the building to convert into a design. Then transfer your design to a lino block, and learn how to safely carve the block to create your own unique print.

Find out about Maharajah Duleep Singh and his connections with Thetford. Meet costumed characters, handle real artefacts from the past and create your own Maharajah craft to take home.

Learn about how our museum was created. Discover the vital behind the scenes work which goes into keeping the museum collections safe. Make your own mini museum to take home.

Join Dr Maguire for an examination the under-researched subject of English people of African heritage who lived a prosperous and fulfilled life in Norfolk during the 19th and early 20th centuries, including Thetford's own Dr Allan Minns.

Learn about Maharani Bamba and her connections to the first Black mayor of Britain, Dr Minns who was mayor of Thetford. Meet costumed characters, handle real artefacts from the past and learn about Victorian life in Thetford.

Join Dan Morgan, Secretary of the Ancient House Friends to find out more about the Pastons and their connection to the Dukes of Norfolk.

Calling all wannabe Sherlock Holmes! Step into a real life Cluedo board, interview witnesses and solve clues. Suitable for all ages.

Join Battlefield Guide and author, Steve Smith to discover the truth behind the myth of the lost Sandringham Regiment during the First World War.