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Join our costumed characters to find out the extraordinary stories behind VE Day. Learn about the role of the armed forces and the code breakers. Learn how the local people celebrated VE Day and get hands on with real Second World War objects.

Join Hayley Simmons (Museum Learning Assistant) as she explores the colourful world of fashion and beauty in the Ancient Roman Empire. Where the status of the Roman citizen was paramount and hygiene a necessity. Find out what influenced Roman clothing, by looking at their own words and art, and how they, in turn, influenced the fashions of societies to come through artefacts re-discovered over time.

Come and explore the history of King's Lynn's medieval port! Meet costumed sailors, learn about weapons and ship supplies, and make a craft to take home. Booking is recommended. Part of the King's Lynn Hanse Festival celebrations.

Calling all budding palaeontologists! Head to Ancient House to handle real fossils, make some palaeontologist pudding and try your hand at a range of dinosaur crafts.

How did medieval people dress? How did they fight? How did they think? On Friday 30 May, join us at Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery for an activity day exploring medieval life hosted by our very own Knights of the Sound Table group. Free tickets for this event are exclusively for local young people aged 11-25, if you would like to attend but do not fall into this age category, please book general admission tickets for this date.

Dogs have been a subject matter within photography since it was first introduced. Was this by hapless accident or have dogs been a central theme within photography since the beginning and why? Looking at the parallel trajectory of dogs and photography in Great Britain, Heidi Hudson, Curator of Photographic Collections at the Royal Kennel Club, will examine the role the dog plays out in early photography as subject matter, muse, prop, and symbolic representation. Booking is recommended as seating is limited.

Join Jo Carruth, Principal Post-Excavation Manager, Cotswold Archaeology, Suffolk to find out about the latest archaeological find from the excavations at RAF Lakenheath.

Ancient House of Thetford Life is working with Historic Royal Palaces to offer young people aged 11 to 18 years old, a day workshop exploring the life and legacy of Princess Sophia Duleep Singh. The workshop will be of interested to those studying history, drama, theatre studies, religious education, and politics. The day will take place in Thetford and consists of three elements: • Watching a performance of Fire! Princess' response to burning issues Play from Scary Little Girls Theatre Company commissioned by Historic Royal Palaces What does the daughter of the last Maharajah of the Punjab have in common with young people today? Bringing the life of Princess Sophia Duleep Singh alive in our interactive show. Meet characters from Sophia's life, from exiled royal family to passionate suffragettes. This play will start conversations about topics from political reform to complex relationships. Some themes are universal, whether you are a princess or a 21st

Willow weaving expert Karen Bek is bringing her expertise to Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse with a two-day basket-making workshop. As well as working on their own willow skills, participants will have chance to connect with Gressenhall's collection of basketry-related objects from Norfolk's past - and will end the weekend with their own traditional round English basket to take home. All tools and materials supplied. Please be advised that refreshments are not provided; you are welcome to bring your own picnic lunch and the Mardlers' Rest Café will be open throughout the day. Basketry can be hard on the hands and does require some strength. Karen will be able to help you if your hands get tired and the two days enables plenty of short breaks. Bring a notebook and pen if you want to take notes. As this workshop is being run by an external partner, we are not able to offer our usual membership discounts.