The Norris Museum is leading on a year long programme to celebrate the Chapel’s 600th anniversary with exhibitions, events, lecures and workshops.

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Wednesday 26th August – 10:00am – 2:30 / 3:00pm

Join us for Arts Award Discover in a Day workshop at the Norris Museum – a day of creativity where participants will explore the gallery and its collection while taking part in exciting hands-on activities. Throughout the day, participants will complete their own logbook to take home, and will receive an Arts Award Discover certificate around 4 weeks after the session.

£15 per participant – includes the Arts Award certificate and all materials needed for both sessions

Attendees must be accompanied by an adult

Designed for ages 7–12

Please bring a packed lunch (there will be a lunch break)

Limited places – online booking essential

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/norrismuseum

Saturday 12 September, 10am–3pm
FREE drop-in activity

Celebrate Heritage Open Days with a creative family activity inspired by this year’s theme, Everyday Histories.

Decorate your own miniature keepsake box, then fill it with tiny creations made from colourful craft materials. You can also make and fold a miniature doodle book, which can be all about you, the museum or whatever you like!

What might someone discover about you in years to come? Create a little box of memories, treasures and stories to keep, reminding us that today’s everyday moments are tomorrow’s history.

A family art club aimed at 6–11 year olds and their adults

Patterns in Time

Explore the idea of time through art, experimenting with patterns, materials, sculpture, printing, collage and more!

Session 1: Ripples in Time & Tree Rings

Saturday 26th September, 2:00–3:30pm

Session 2: Passing Time

Saturday 17th October, 2:00–3:30pm

Session 3: Magical Time

Saturday 7th November, 2:00–3:30pm

Session 4: Time Travel

Saturday 21st November, 2:00–3:30pm

Session 5: Musical Time

Saturday 5th December, 2:00–3:30pm

Tickets per session:

£12.00 for two at a table, £16.50 for three, £20.00 for four

Tickets numbers include adults (there must be at least one adult per table)

Booking essential: https://tickettailor.com/events/norrismuseum/

A new museum club for 2–4 year olds and their adults

Stories, crafts and games!

Join us for a fun, friendly monthly museum club specially designed for little explorers and their grown-ups. Each session combines a story with creative activities, games and opportunities to explore the museum together.

First Friday of the month, 10:30–11:30am

Friday 2nd October: Hedgehugs

Discover the charming Hedgehugs story, then enjoy hedgehog and autumn-themed crafts, games and more!

Friday 6th November: Toddlers Take Over!

Become mini museum curators for the morning! Help with some special museum jobs in the gallery before getting creative and making your very own salt dough fossil to take home.

Friday 4th December: Stick Man’s Christmas

Enjoy the wonderful Stick Man story, then paint with sticks and make your very own festive stick person to take home for Christmas!

£6.50 per child

One accompanying adult required for at least every three children.

Limited places – online booking essential

https://tickettailor.com/events/norrismuseum/

A support group for those who live with dementia and their carers who enjoy reminiscing, sharing stories and handling objects from the past to stimulate memories and conversations.

When: – 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month

Time: – 10.30 – 11.30am

Costs: – £2.50 to cover the costs of refreshments

For more information, please contact Susan Bate, Community Officer on Telephone: – 01480 497314 or email: – communities@norrismuseum.org.uk

A group where men can meet and socialise with like-minded people and take part in an activity!

Activities have included: – gardening, games, object handling, talks and making items.

When: – 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month

Time: – 1.30 – 3pm

Costs: – £5 to cover the costs of refreshments and materials

For more information, please contact Susan Bate, Community Officer on Telephone: – 01480 497314 or email: – communities@norrismuseum.org.uk

The Creative Café is an informal drop-in session that is open to participants of all ages, and we particularly welcome those who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, or loneliness to feel more connected with their community. These sessions are run in partnership with Arts and Minds.

Refreshments and materials will be provided.

Time: 10:30-12:30

For more information, please contact Susan Bate, Community Officer on Telephone: – 01480 497314 or email: – communities@norrismuseum.org.uk