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Wonders: 190 Years Of Saffron Walden Museum

Saffron Walden Museum Museum Street, Saffron Walden

This year, Saffron Walden Museum, nestled in the breathtaking expanse of Northwest Essex, celebrates its 190th birthday. Since opening on the 12th of May 1835, within a purpose-built facility, the museum has become one of the oldest of its kind in the country. Focused initially on Natural History and World Cultures, the museum has flourished […]

Outreach Event: Remembering the Gardens in the World Wars, at The Gardens of Eastern Lodge

Gardens of Easton Lodge Little Easton Lodge, Little Easton, Dunmow CM6 2BB, Dunmow, Essex, United Kingdom

We will be at the Gardens of Easton Lodge on 20 July, helping to remember the Gardens in the World Wars. During WW2, the Easton Lodge estate was home to an airfield that had previously served as a training ground during WW1. The Trust’s archives hold fascinating stories about the men and women involved in […]

£6.00

Murder at the Museum

Saffron Walden Museum Museum Street, Saffron Walden

https://cardboardclues.com/booking-saffron-walden-museum/ When booking your adventure, you’ll select a start time for your experience. Please note, there is no set finish time, but you must leave the museum within the museum’s opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday: 10am – 5pm Sunday: 2pm – 5pm You’ll receive further instructions via email after booking. The cost is £25 per team […]

£25.00

Outreach Event: Festival of Archaeology at Cressing Temple Barns

Cressing Temple Barn Witham Road, Braintree, Cressing, Braintree, Essex, United Kingdom

Join us at a delightful festival celebrating archaeology, history, and Essex’s rich heritage! Perfect for all ages, you can meet passionate experts, explore fascinating finds, and enjoy fun activities for children, including re-enactments, engaging talks, tours, and so much more. The exciting program features workshops with a children’s author and is now open for bookings. […]

Free

Summer of Wonder: Wonderkammer

Saffron Walden Museum Museum Street, Saffron Walden

Join us for an unforgettable Summer of Wonder as Saffron Walden Museum celebrates its 190th anniversary! This summer, we invite you to explore the fascinating, hidden treasures within our collection.   Wonderkammer - Make Your Own Miniature Museum Wednesday 30 July Step into the captivating world of miniature museums with our Wonderkammer craft event, specially […]

£15.00

Summer of Wonder: Fossil Painting

Saffron Walden Museum Museum Street, Saffron Walden

Join us for an unforgettable Summer of Wonder as Saffron Walden Museum celebrates its 190th anniversary! This summer, we invite you to explore the fascinating, hidden treasures within our collection. Thursday 31st July Paint Your Own Plaster Fossil  Discover the intriguing world of fossils with our hands-on summer craft workshop, where children can paint their […]

£2.40

Archaeology finds surgery

Saffron Walden Museum Museum Street, Saffron Walden

Have you found any archaeological objects? Record your finds with the Essex Finds Liaison Officer. Saturday finds surgeries held at Saffron Walden Museum: 22 February 17 May 9 August 1 November Book an appointment at: https://calendly.com/pasessex

Free

Summer of Wonder: Paper Eggs

Saffron Walden Museum Museum Street, Saffron Walden

Join us for an unforgettable Summer of Wonder as Saffron Walden Museum celebrates its 190th anniversary! This summer, we invite you to explore the fascinating, hidden treasures within our collection.   Wednesday 13th August  Paper Eggs  £2.40 per child+ standard entry for accompanying adults 30 min sessions between 10.10am - 12.40pm or from 2.00pm - […]

£2.40

Summer of Wonder: Samurai Helmet

Saffron Walden Museum Museum Street, Saffron Walden

Join us for an unforgettable Summer of Wonder as Saffron Walden Museum celebrates its 190th anniversary! This summer, we invite you to explore the fascinating, hidden treasures within our collection. Thursday 14th August  Samurai Helmet Make your own Samurai helmet and mask 1.5 hr sessions starting at 10am and 1pm. £1o per child+ standard entry […]

£10.00

Summer of Wonder: Ammonite

Saffron Walden Museum Museum Street, Saffron Walden

Join us for an unforgettable Summer of Wonder as Saffron Walden Museum celebrates its 190th anniversary! This summer, we invite you to explore the fascinating, hidden treasures within our collection. Wednesday 20th August  Model Ammonite  Make your own large-scale model of a living ammonite, perfect for budding paleontologists. 1.5 hr sessions starting at 10am and […]

£10.00

Summer of Wonder: Masks

Saffron Walden Museum Museum Street, Saffron Walden

Join us for an unforgettable Summer of Wonder as Saffron Walden Museum celebrates its 190th anniversary! This summer, we invite you to explore the fascinating, hidden treasures within our collection. Thursday 21st August  Masks  £2.40 per child+ standard entry for accompanying adults 30 min sessions between 10.10am - 12.40pm or from 2.00pm - 2.30pm. Book […]

£2.40

Summer of Wonder: Plant Stamps

Saffron Walden Museum Museum Street, Saffron Walden

Join us for an unforgettable Summer of Wonder as Saffron Walden Museum celebrates its 190th anniversary! This summer, we invite you to explore the fascinating, hidden treasures within our collection. Wednesday 27th August  Plant stamps  £2.40 per child+ standard entry for accompanying adults 30 min sessions between 10.10am - 12.40pm or from 2.00pm - 2.30pm. […]

£2.40
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