Forest School
Let the kids go wild in the glorious woodlands of our 84-acre site! Forest School is a unique experience that offers participants the opportunity to succeed and develop confidence through hands-on activities outdoors.
Toddler Time
Food MuseumLooking for fun, educational activities for under-5's? Join us for Toddler Time at the Food Museum every Wednesday!
Forty Farms
New for 2024, our annual exhibition in the William Bone Building presents the captivating photography of Cumbrian artist-farmer Amy Bateman.
Eat to Live or Live to Eat
We're proud to present Eat to Live or Live to Eat by renowned art director and stylist Camilla Wordie in our Abbots Hall Community Galleries.
Marmalade Club
Saturday 25 January, 10am-12.30pm SOLD OUT Brighten up your January by making glimmering Seville orange marmalade. This relaxed group activity takes place in our kitchen where you’ll be supplied with everything you’ll need to make four pots of this joyful winter spread. Thick or thin, light or dark, don’t miss this chance to lighten up your larder! Prices Tickets include ingredients. Suitable for ages 12+ £25 adult (£10 members) Ticket terms and conditions can be found here
Food for Thought Talks
The Food Museum and EA Sustain present a special series of talks in conjunction with our ‘Forty Farms’ exhibition, discussing the sustainability of our food industry with experts, writers, photographers, producers and more.
School Dinners
Explore school dinners past, present and future as memories and tastes of school food are brought to life through our new annual exhibition, opening March 2025.
Easter Family Baking Workshops
Get hands-on this Easter with family-friendly baking workshops at our wood-fired bread oven! Join us to make easter nests in the morning and simnel cupcakes in the afternoon.
Easter tastings
Explore easter tasters from around the world at the Food Museum, from simnel cakes and spiced breads to high tea patisserie.
Easter Feast
Blending the best seasonal produce sourced from the Museum site and local area with Middle Eastern inspired flavours, our menu celebrates the joy springtime food and the cultural history of Easter.
Marzipan Easter Animals
Shape, paint and decorate a selection of favourite Easter animals from marzipan! Explore your food creativity in this fun, family workshop making sweet little chicks, lambs and rabbits. Too sweet to eat?
Member’s School Dinners Exhibition Tour
Join our Curator for a special Member’s only tour of the new exhibition – School Dinners. Delve deeper into the inspiration, exhibition themes and stories and share some your experiences of school food.
Bread Week Family Baking Workshops
Take part in fun, family-friendly baking workshops at our wood-fired pizza oven this May half-term!
East Anglian Storytelling Festival
Food MuseumThe East Anglian Storytelling Festival is back for 2025! Experience live storytelling, music, ceilidhs, interactive sessions, creative activities and more.
The Storyteller’s Supper with Daniel Morden
We welcome guests to join master storyteller Daniel Morden as he welcomes you to a banquet fit for the gods! Enjoy dark and strange stories from Greek myths and legends, all accompanied by a delicious three course meal that will transport you to warmer climes.
