Daily Talks & Tours
No matter which day you visit the Food Museum, there's always a talk, tour or demonstration to enjoy.
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.
Exhibition tastings
Taste a variety of recipes inspired by our annual exhibition.
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.
Butchery Masterclass
Learn to expertly butcher, prepare and tie traditional cuts and joints from a pig with Master Butcher Nigel Goodchild of Alder Carr Farm.
Involving Volunteers Successfully
This course from Revelation Countryside Training will examine the motivation of volunteers and how vital it is to align expectations between volunteers and the organisation utilising them
Christmas Fayre
The Food Museum is taking part in Stowmarket Town Council’s Christmas Fayre! There’ll be seasonal entertainment for the whole family in the museum’s beautiful grounds and around the town.
Traditional Mince Pie Workshop
Using Suffolk heritage apples and local apple liqueur, learn how to craft your own boozy mince pies for Christmas parties
Flavoured Christmas Truffles Workshop
Friday 6 December 6-8.30pm Using award-winning chocolate from local producers Pump Street, this workshop will guide you through creating delicious festive flavoured truffles. Making the perfect gift, you’ll create a selection of sweets to fill, coat and dust with seasonal extras. All materials are provided, and you’ll leave with a beautiful box of your handcrafted…
Family Mince Pie Workshops
Join us for these fun family workshops where you’ll learn to roll, fill and bake traditional mince pies, as well as festive flavoured buttercream
Christmas Fudge Workshop
Learn to make delicious traditional fudge with Christmas flavours in our demonstration kitchen along with a special Christmas drink pairing
A Christmas Carol Performance
Food MuseumJoin us at the Food Museum as Magic Floor Productions take you on an immersive experience of this classic Dickens tale, sure to get you in the Christmas spirit!
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.