The Norris Museum

We will be closed today from 1pm for our 90th Birthday celebrations 🎉- we'll reopen on Thursday as usual!

The museum will be closed to the public today for collections management.  We will see you all on Saturday instead! 🤗

This Friday, 26th May, FGF will feature an introduction to crochet. Materials will be provided but if you have your own, bring them along. Suitable for complete beginners! As usual, there will be refreshments provided. 🍎🍪☕ Everyone is welcome, so we hope to see you there! 😁

Mark it in your diaries - starting in April we will be launching our new programme of monthly events focused on wellbeing! We will be doing a variety of activities - all accompanied by some tasty refreshments, of course. 🍎🧁☕ Watch this space for more info, or get in touch!

We're very excited to soon be launching our new programme of events focused on promoting wellbeing in our community. Feel Good Fridays will be an inclusive, supportive and fun environment. If you'd like to help out by contributing your skills/knowledge, please get in touch! 😀

What did people do for medicine before the NHS? Plus, the story of St Neots road sweeper, antique dealer and folk medicine expert ‘Doc’ Rowlett! Learn this fascinating history in a talk by Liz Davies, curator of @StNeotsMuseum, on 22 Feb. Tickets: ow.ly/ixCN50Msr2t 🧙‍♂️💊🍀

Many people are familiar with the idea of identifying trees by their leaves - but have you ever wondered how to do it in winter, when we don't have leaves to help us out? 🍃 Join us at the museum on 12 February for a hands-on workshop to learn how! ow.ly/2GF550MsqkS

By popular demand, we have added a second session of the Traditional Corn Tokens workshop this Saturday, 14 January 2023! Just ten more tickets are available for this workshop, so please don't delay. This session will last from 2pm to 5pm. 🌾 Link to book: ow.ly/Si3b50Mmzjq

There's still time to book your tickets for next week's workshop! Historically, corn tokens were a popular love gift in the fens. Prepare for Valentine's Day with a handmade gift for your loved one! Please book at the link: ow.ly/vs0150Mi5wN

Still shopping for last minute presents? Why not gift a ticket to our upcoming workshop on 14 January? Join expert weaver Catherine Tregaskes to learn the art of traditional corn tokens, an endangered heritage craft. Just ten tickets available - book here! ow.ly/UTtU50M7i6k

What sort of alternative medicines did people rely upon before the introduction of the NHS in 1948? And what sort of medicines and cures were available from local folk healers? 🧙‍♂️🌿 Find out at our talk from Liz Davies of @StNeotsMuseum on 3 December: ow.ly/Ank950LIplM

Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstance we have had to cancel the pop up café that was due to take place today. The pop up café will reopen in Spring 2023.

There's still time to book tickets for this Friday's talk by Dr Jade Gunnell! We can't wait to learn all about the scientific and cultural significance of bats. 🦇👀 Don't miss out! You can book at the link: ow.ly/ZPAB50LxrmZ

Join us at 6:30pm on Friday 11 November as Dr Jade Gunnell takes us on a mind-boggling exploration of the biology and ecology of bats, and and delves into the role that bats have played in human culture and folklore around the world. 🦇🧛 ow.ly/WiN650LpPXC

Where can you see a frog in a mug? 🐸 Do you know how to make a witch bottle? 🕷️ Learn about #folklore, traditions and witchcraft in #Huntingdonshire. Our new exhibition SUPERSTITION AND TRADITION is now open!

From all of us at The Norris, we are deeply saddened to receive the news of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Our sincere are with the nation, the Royal Family, and His Majesty the King. Thank you Ma'am, for you unparalleled grace, dedication, and service to us all.

Arts on Prescription will be returning to The Norris Museum and is starting its 12 week programme on the 14th September. If you would like more information please contact Lynne at Arts on Mind on admin@artsandmind.org.uk

We have a new date for the postponed town tour! Please join us on 8 September at 1pm for The Great Ouse: Abbots, Eels and Vikings, and discover the many stories of our very own River Ouse. And don't worry - refreshments are still included! ☕🧁 To book: ow.ly/4Q5L50KwxFe

Unfortunately, we have decided to cancel our Pop-Up Cafe that was scheduled for tomorrow, 11 August - we do not want to put anybody at risk. This is due to the Amber warning of extreme heat. Please stay safe in this weather!

🚨 Event Postponed - 11 August 🚨 Regretfully, we have had to postpone the town tour that was scheduled for 11 August at 1pm due to illness. We are no longer accepting new bookings as we are sorting out a new date - we will update when there is more information. Thank you.