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Explore Colchester’s history at Colchester Castle, Hollytrees Museum, and the Natural History Museum. Enjoy exhibits, events, and thousands of years of stories.
Colchester Castle Day Tickets
Colchester Castle Day Tickets
Online Collections
Online Collections
[eb-GB]Axiell Internet Server is a complete application to make the collections of archives, museums and libraries accessible over the internet. Axiell Internet Server is an add-on to the professional collection management applications Adlib Archive, Adlib Museum and Adlib Library.
Volunteering Opportunities
Volunteering Opportunities
Whether you’re looking to develop skills, give something back or make new friends, volunteering can be a fantastic experience for everyone involved. Colchester + Ipswich Museums are fortunate to work…
March Events
Mini Museum Explorers
Mini Museum Explorers
Designed for children aged 2 1/2 to 4, along with their parents and carers, these monthly sessions offer an immersive journey of exploration and discovery.
Easter Worksheet
Easter Worksheet
Follow clues and uncover fascinating facts as you explore natural history in this free interactive, hands-on adventure designed for curious young visitors.
Fossil Day
Fossil Day
Explore fossils this Easter on 30 March! Enjoy expert talks, hands‑on crafts, worksheets and fossil ID fun at the Natural History Museum. Free for ages 5+.
Costumed Characters
Costumed Characters
Throughout the school holidays, historical characters will be roaming the Castle’s galleries, ready to bring history to life.
Family Tours: Castle Life
Family Tours: Castle Life
Discover 2,000 years of history at Colchester Castle this Easter with fun family tours, hands‑on activities and stories for young explorers aged 5+.
Discovery Detectives: Kids Club
Discovery Detectives: Kids Club
April Events
Easter Worksheet
Easter Worksheet
Follow clues and uncover fascinating facts as you explore natural history in this free interactive, hands-on adventure designed for curious young visitors.
Costumed Characters
Costumed Characters
Throughout the school holidays, historical characters will be roaming the Castle’s galleries, ready to bring history to life.
Family Tours: Castle Life
Family Tours: Castle Life
Discover 2,000 years of history at Colchester Castle this Easter with fun family tours, hands‑on activities and stories for young explorers aged 5+.
Discovery Detectives: Kids Club
Discovery Detectives: Kids Club
Easter dinosaur fun at Colchester Castle! Kids 5–12 enjoy crafts, games, trails and mini tours, with soft drinks for grown‑ups and take‑home worksheets.
Relaxed Opening
Relaxed Opening
We offer special sessions designed for visitors with autism or other sensory sensitivities to enjoy the museum in a calm and relaxed atmosphere.
First Thursdays: Relaxed Opening
First Thursdays: Relaxed Opening
We offer special sessions designed for visitors with autism or other sensory sensitivities to enjoy the museum in a calm and relaxed atmosphere.
Serpents Curse: Escape Experience
Serpents Curse: Escape Experience
Discover: Museum Wonders
Discover: Museum Wonders
Calm At The Castle
Calm At The Castle
Roars and Rhymes
Roars and Rhymes
After Hours Castle Guided Tour
After Hours Castle Guided Tour
Murder Mystery: Carry on up the Tiber
Murder Mystery: Carry on up the Tiber
Mini Museum Explorers
Mini Museum Explorers
May Events
Discover: Museum Wonders
Discover: Museum Wonders
Discover a spectacular new exhibition featuring a rare dinosaur skeleton, fossils and curious objects. Opening soon—check back to book your timed tickets.
Calm At The Castle
Calm At The Castle
Join us from 3-5pm on the first Sunday of the month for a little calm at Colchester Castle
First Thursdays: Relaxed Opening
First Thursdays: Relaxed Opening
We offer special sessions designed for visitors with autism or other sensory sensitivities to enjoy the museum in a calm and relaxed atmosphere.
Mini Museum Explorers
Mini Museum Explorers
Designed for children aged 2 1/2 to 4, along with their parents and carers, these monthly sessions offer an immersive journey of exploration and discovery.
Knightzzz At The Museum
Knightzzz At The Museum
Ever wondered what Colchester Castle is like after dark? Now is your chance to find out!
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