Online learning events and resources from Lynn Museum

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We offer the following online events and resources to groups and classes of all ages who are unable to visit the museum in person.

Below is an overview of some of our most popular activities, however we can offer many other workshops online to suit the ages, abilities, or activity requirements of the group to create a bespoke museum experience. To discuss your requirements, please contact Melissa Hawker (Museum Learning Officer) via lynn.museum@norfolk.gov.uk.

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The Highlights Tour at Lynn Museum

30-minute sessions run via Zoom.

Each tour features a 20-minute video exploring a selection of the museum's most popular artefacts, with chance for a Question and Answer session with a member of staff at the end.

Prices start from £35.

'Quiz a Character' Webinars

30-minute sessions run via Zoom.

Each session includes a 10-minute introductory video to the topic, followed by a twenty-minute Question and Answer session hosted live by a historical character of your choice.

Prices start from £35.

The following themes are currently available:

Ancient Romans (domestic or military life)
Medieval pilgrimage
Tudor housekeeping
Witchcraft during the Civil War era
The Great Fire of London
Victorian life
Life in the household of the Maharajah Duleep Singh
Egyptian archaeology in the 1920s
The first Mayoress of King's Lynn
The campaign for women's suffrage
The work of WW1 Munitionettes
Women in WW2

Storytime Webinars

30-minute sessions run via Zoom.

Each session includes a 10-15 minute reading of a short story, plus a 10 minute simple craft tutorial, led by the Museum's learning team. The crafts are designed to be easy to complete with

household materials and lists of resources will be provided in advance. There will also be time at the end for questions or live discussion.

Prices start from £35.

The following storytimes are currently available:

The Tiger who Came to Tea
Gumdrop and the Farmer's Friend
Mrs Plug the Plumber
The Snowy Day
A Salmon for Simon
Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag

Take your own virtual tour

Explore the galleries at Lynn Museum virtually on Google Arts and Culture. Available anytime, free of charge.

Online Exhibitions

All online exhibitions are free and available to view any time.

An introduction to...

Check out the Lynn Museum YouTube channel to find great free videos including introductory talks, crafts, costume tutorials, and baking videos.

Wordsearch Games

Free museum-themed brain teasers!

Jigsaw Puzzles

Free online jigsaw puzzles inspired by Lynn Museum's art collection