Fantastic Fossils - discover what Huntingdonshire was like millions of years ago when it was under the sea! Meet the creatures who lived here and find out what a fossil is. With fossils to handle and draw, or make your own fossil craft activity.

What does an archaeologist do? A chance to try a mini-dig, piece evidence together, draw and handle objects, think about different materials and their survival.

Remarkable Romans - fantastic objects in the display gallery plus object handling and discussion with real Roman artefacts. Various linked craft activities available.

Victorian St Ives - local photographs, object handling and discussion.

Toys and Games - real and replica historical toys to compare with toys today, pre-electric moving toy technology. History of the Fen skaters. Make a simple moving toy.

The Home Front in Huntingdonshire / World War II - an exploration of life on the Home Front in the local area with photographs, objects and a replica evacuee's suitcase.

St Ives Timeline - an historic town walk, object handling session and resource pack containing maps, photographs and documents to help students explore key moments in local history and the development of the town.

Discovering Art - use our inspiring collection of local paintings and prints for a self-led exploration of aspects of art. Sketch and take away ideas for further development using the materials in our "Art Cart". Please check our Future Events page to see what's on display.

Space for our handling sessions is small, so we usually recommend dividing you into smaller groups. While one group is busy with the objects, the others can be enjoying self-conducted activities in the display gallery or the garden, or in St Ives' historic town centre.

There is full disabled access throughout the Museum. There is one toilet, for pre-booked groups only. Most of our workshops and activities can be brought out to you if you prefer.

We recommend that teachers and group leaders make a free pre-visit to the Museum whenever possible to discuss your needs.

St Ives Town Trail - A walk round the historic highlights of St Ives bringing to life its development from a small Saxon village to a bustling market town and river port. "History Detective" work for school groups to follow up the themes of change over time, or sketching in the town and meadows, geography survey etc.

The Bridge Chapel - a guided visit to St Ives bridge and its chapel highlighting its importance and many different guises through time, from pilgrim's rest to battle site, pub and doctor's surgery!

Memories are made of this… - we can also offer outreach sessions for care homes, day centres and groups. (Staff and volunteers are receiving ongoing training for this work and we are developing our resources. Please call us to discuss).

Talks - the curators offer lively illustrated talks on a range of local history topics.