The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s cousin, Code-a-Pillar wants to be like its cousin. So, it’s on a mission to find all the yummy food the hungry caterpillar ate to become a beautiful butterfly!
Do you think you could help the Code-a-Pillar in this mission?
The only catch is that Code-a-Pillar is a computer and needs instructions to find the food. A set of instructions is called an algorithm. Come and find out about algorithms and how you can use these to code in this fun activity!
The return of the Raptor Foundation to Ely Museum, with their beautiful birds of prey.
Falconry was a popular sport in the medieval period, undertaken by men and women alike. Come along to find out more.
This event is part of Summer at the Museums 2026.
Have you ever wanted to be a knight? Visit Ely Museum and learn all the steps it took for a squire to gain their knighthood.
From choosing a noble name to learning the code of chivalry, complete the tasks in your Knight Manuals to earn your certificates and be dubbed.
This event is part of Summer at the Museums 2026.
From dragons and unicorns to knights and princess, come explore the legendary stories of the medieval romances.
Throughout the Museum galleries, you’ll find story-based activities, places to play and stories to read. Timed storytelling sessions throughout the day will immerse you in worlds of wonder and magic.
Event included with admission ticket or annual pass
Storyteller sessions are £1 per person per session. Please book on arrival.
- Look closely at the beautiful stained glass collection and make sketches like an artist.
- Create your own dragonfly with stained glass inspired wings.
- Make a brass rubbing.
- Solve the puzzle hidden in the art detective’s trail and collect your reward.
- Other art activities for you and your children to enjoy.
No need to book, just turn up during the advertised times.
Suitable for all ages. One free adult entry per child, additional adults £6.50.
- Look closely at the beautiful stained glass collection and make sketches like an artist.
- Make a stained glass inspired lantern to put in your garden.
- Design your own stained glass window.
- Solve the puzzle hidden in the art detective’s trail and collect your reward.
- Other art activities for you and your children to enjoy.
No need to book, just turn up during the advertised times.
Suitable for all ages. One free adult entry per child, additional adults £6.50.
After growing up and feeling that she wasn't being seen in the books she read, Hephzibah was inspired to write her own novel 'Chronicles of the Timekeeper'. By the time she had finished writing the book when she was ten, Hephzibah won the title for the longest fiction novel written by a child author.
Get inspiration from the beautiful stained glass collection for your own story's characters and setting before Hephzibah shares her own fantastic story writing secrets with you, helping you plan for a fantastic story of your own.
During this fun, child-friendly session you will learn the principles and theory of glass cutting, fusing and firing. You will then work on your own design and make a 10cm x 10cm glass piece.
Your glass will need to be kiln-fired after the workshop is finished. This process takes 24 hours and will usually takes place within a week of the session. Once your fused artwork has been kiln-fired and cooled, the Museum will contact you to let you know it is ready for collection.
No need for you parents to just watch, you can get creating too!
You will begin by learning the principles and theory of glass cutting, fusing and firing. After this you will be taught how to cut the glass and try cutting the glass yourself. Other techniques you will be introduced to will include fusing clear and coloured glass using fritt, confetti, stringers and noodles.
During this fun, child-friendly session you will learn the principles and theory of glass cutting, fusing and firing. You will then work on your own design and make a stunning 10cm x 10cm glass piece.
Your glass will need to be kiln-fired after the workshop is finished.
This process takes 24 hours and will usually takes place within a week of the session. Once your fused artwork has been kiln-fired and cooled, the Museum will contact you to let you know it is ready for collection.
