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Find out about Victorian Norfolk as you handle real objects from the period and discover how Victorian people spent their time. Activities run between 10am-12.30pm and 1.30-4pm, with a break for lunch.

As we run up to the 80th anniversary of VJ daythis coming weekend join us to explore the lives of the people living in the town through WWII Don't forget to bring your ration book

Join us to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in the Far East. Meet costumed characters, handle real artefacts from the era, and fold a crane to make a hope for peace.

Learn how to make your own Star Wars-themed peg doll in a 1-hour workshop and take home your creation! Workshops are designed for children aged 8 and over. Available workshop slots: 10-11am 11.30am-12.30pm 1-2pm 3-4pm £5 per child, accompanying adults free. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Younger siblings are welcome to attend but cannot participate in the workshop.

Marking the 80th Anniversary of VJ Day, The Royal Norfolk Regimental Museum presents a special event of talks, film and drama commemorating those of the Regiment who became FEPOWs. Soldier's Stories, the varied experience of Far East Prisoners of War - Talk by Kate Thaxton, Curator Royal Norfolk Regimental Museum John Coast; Railway of Death - FEPOW & Documentary Maker- A talk by Sam Wiggan, Curator of Surviving the Railway Memories of FEPOWs Exhibition at Stories of Lynn, until 21st September Film - One Pair of Eyes: John Coast, Return to the River Kwai Returning from East to East - The first public performance of a work-in-progress play, about the difficulties suffered by FEPOWs and their families on their return from captivity. Funded by Arts Council England. By Greg Powles Short film- The Legacy. Interviews of memories of children of FEPOWs Free event when purchasing a special entrance ticket of £10. Includes tea/coffee.

Join us at 11am and 2pm for a guided tour of the museum by our fabulous Visitor Team This tour will focus on the impact that the World Wars had on Great Yarmouth and shaped the town we have today Available on a first come first served basis

Travel back in time to the wealthy port town of Medieval Lynn as you meet costumed characters, handle real artefacts, and find out about the journeys people made. Activities run between 10am-12.30pm and 1.30-4pm, with a break for lunch.

Join our drop in automaton workshop and learn how to create moving works of art from a curious box of components.

Use your archaeological skills to explore a recreated archaeological excavation. Handle real historical artefacts and meet Viking costumed characters. Part of The Brecks Outdoor Festival.