Wisbech & Fenland Museum

02/06/2026

Over the next 2 weeks we will be welcoming more than 900 pupils to the Museum from across Wisbech as part of the annual Wisbech Reads Literacy Festival.

As a result, our main galleries will be busier than usual and access to our temporary gallery space will be restricted until after 2pm for general visitors.

31/05/2026

We were delighted to support this project, with our Learning Officer joining the NIE team and Cambridge Archaeological Unit in visiting schools across Fenland to share objects from the Museum collection.
We can’t wait to see this show on Wednesday evening at Wisbech Castle. Free tickets are available if you’d like to see it too! Visit the NIE page for more details.

31/05/2026

NEW FILM! Huge thanks to Barney Snow for this short film of 'Once Upon a Time in Fenland' - featuring voices from the children and partners who co-created the show, and helped bring life to the stories, footprints and artefacts of the past.
Filmed at The Galfrid School
Tick link for upcoming shows in our bio

30/05/2026

After a week off for half term the 'Once Upon a Time in Fenland' crew are back on the road next week! You can see the show:

👣 3rd June - Wisbech Castle, with Wisbech Town Council
🎻 10th & 11th June - Cambridge Junction
✨ 17th June -Ramsey Rural Museum CIO
🎟 https://nie-theatre.com/productions/once-upon-a-time-in-fenland/

Suitable for ages 7+, groups, home-ed families and individuals. We’d love to see you there!

27/05/2026

Free tickets available to book for this performance via the link.

📣 Exciting announcement klaxon! 📣

We have another public performance of 'Once Upon A Time in Fenland' next week!!
Join us at Wisbech Castle on Weds 3rd June to travel back in time....
This family friendly theatre show was co-created using stories written by 250 children from across the region, it features animation, live music & real artefacts from Wisbech & Fenland Museum 👣🎻🪓✨

Suitable for ages 8+
Tickets are free - link in comments 👇

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13/05/2026

May half term is just around the corner and we’ve got 2 great events on offer for families.

On Thursday 28 May we will be making miniature worlds inside tiny boxes inspired by a 1940s ‘Kitchen in a Matchbox.’ Pre-booking is essential for this activity as spaces are limited.

Then, on Friday 29 May we have a drop-in event where families can explore a little of the history of Norfolk Street, with nostalgic sweets to taste, and games to play. No pre-booking is required for this event.

Full details on our website: www.wisbechmuseum.org.uk/whats-on

Make Your Own Mini Scene

Norfolk Street Nostalgia

12/05/2026

We are delighted to be hosting Wisbech-based Tapestry enthusiast and embroidery expert Mia Hansson as she celebrates the launch of her newest publication ‘Embroider the Bayeux Tapestry.’

Mia will be giving a private talk followed by a book-signing here at the Museum on Saturday 20 June. Tickets for the talk are FREE but spaces are strictly limited.

Full details on how to get a ticket, and how to pre-order a copy of Mia’s book, are available on our website.

https://www.wisbechmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/event/2026-06-20-embroider-the-bayeux-tapestry-author-event-with-mia-hansson

Mia's Bayeux tapestry story