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Exhibitions

School Dinners

2 Apr 2025 - 21 Feb 2027
All Day
Free with entry

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.

Exhibitions

Akenfield Revisited

10 May 2025 - 25 Mar 2027
10:00 - 17:00
FREE

50 years on from the release of the film, the Food Museum is pleased to tell the story of Akenfield – the groundbreaking book, the film and the people who…

Daily Programme

Daily Talks & Tours

20 Jan 2026 - 23 Dec 2026
11:00 - 15:30
Free with entry

No matter which day you visit the Food Museum, there’s always a talk, tour or demonstration to enjoy.

Under 5s, Family Activity

Toddler Time

21 Jan 2026 - 23 Dec 2026
10:00 - 11:00
FREE

Looking for fun, educational activities for under-5’s? Join us for Toddler Time at the Food Museum every Wednesday!

Workshop

Forest School

30 Jan 2026 - 19 Dec 2026
10:30 - 14:30
£10-12

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.

Cafe

Afternoon Tea

1 Apr 2026 - 30 Sep 2026
14:00 - 16:00
£40

Afternoon Tea Our stunning new bridge leads you to an incredible Afternoon Tea experience in the Fishing Lodge Built in the mid-18th century, this building was used by the former…

Talks & Activities

Green Therapy Courses

13 Apr 2026 - 15 Jun 2026
10:00 - 13:00
FREE

Green Therapy Spring Course Duration: 10 weeks Dates: Week beginning 13th April through to week beginning 15th June Sessions: Mondays or Wednesdays Times: 10:00am – 1:00pm Join us in April…

Courses, Talks & Activities

The Pudding and Pie Club

16 Apr 2026 - 18 Jun 2026
18:00 - 20:00
£25

Join us at the Food Museum for the Pudding and Pie Club. Taking place in our Demonstration Kitchen, surrounded by our impactful School Dinners exhibition, this series of monthly workshops will teach you classic techniques in good company.

We're Open – Please be aware that we have building work happening on site. Come and see the exciting changes happening at the Museum.

Our magnificent Medieval Barn is temporarily closed for repairs and will reopen in June 2026.

The House remains open while exterior works take place, before closing in 2027 for renovations — reopening with fresh exhibitions about food-making in the home.

The Factory is closed until March 2027 as we create brand new displays about industrial food production, accessible visitor toilets, and a stunning first-floor events space.

For more information visit Current Projects.