fbpx
When

Events, Family Activity, Talks & Activities, Workshop

Easter at the Food Museum

28 Mar 2026 - 12 Apr 2026
10:00 - 16:00
Free-75

This Easter, we’re celebrating Easter food and feasting from around the world. We’ll be exploring how different communities commemorate this time through a cracking programme of activities and events.

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.

Shop

Easter Chocolate Tasting

20 Mar 2026
17:00 - 18:30
FREE

Enjoy a special late-night Easter shopping and chocolate event exclusively for Food Museum members. Drop in to browse the museum shop after hours, sample chocolates from a selection of local chocolatiers, and take advantage of your members’ 10% discount. A perfect opportunty to pick up Easter gifts and enjoy a little chocolate for yourself. 

Courses, Workshop

Easter Breads Workshop

22 Mar 2026
10:00 - 16:00
£120

Learn to make a selection of sweet and savoury Easter breads from across Europe with master baker and Real Bread Ambassador Giovanni Di Sarno. 

Building works

Please be aware of building works taking place across our site.

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

The House will remain open whilst exterior works take place before closing during 2027 for renovations, reopening with fresh exhibitions about food-making in the home.

The Factory is closed from November 2025 through 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