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The Lost Estate is a new photographic series of six large-scale images by artists Daniel & Clara which explores the relationship between humans and the natural world through imagined narratives, taking place in the gardens of a country estate. Daniel & Clara are based in Essex, UK. They work across moving image, photography, performance, and mail art to explore the nature of human experience, perception and reality. The Lost Estate was commissioned by Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery and supported by High House Artist Residency. The exhibition is sponsored by East Anglia Art Fund.

Join artists from Edible East as they journey into the microscopic world of Norfolk's landscape. Inspired by 2025 being the 400th anniversary of the use of the term 'microscope', this exhibition is part of an on-going residency at Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse, supported by the John Innes Centre and The Centre for Microbial Interactions, Norwich. From microscopic fungi that support life in the soil, to single-celled algae that overwhelm freshwater ecosystems, Edible East have responded to a range of historic and contemporary material, offering a visual and playful exploration of our relationship with the natural world. Alongside large-scale, mixed media artworks, using print, installation and shadow-theatre techniques, visitors will be able to see historical material on loan from the John Innes Foundation Historical Collections.

holding space features nearly 50 works from Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery's Modern and Contemporary Art collection, dating from 1964 to the present day. The exhibition marks the year in which the Timothy Gurney Gallery was inaugurated as a space dedicated to the display of modern and contemporary art. The works in holding space explore our interaction with the spaces which surround us and how they function in our lives. The display presents new works in the collection from leading contemporary artists including Ibrahim Mahama, Beatrice Gibson and Florence Peake - some of which are on show for the first time. Other artists featured in the exhibition include Michael Andrews, Elisabeth Frink, Georgina Starr and Bruce Lacey. We are grateful to Art Fund, Contemporary Art Society, The Friends of the Norwich Museums, Norfolk Contemporary Art Society and Arts Council England/V&A Purchase Grant Fund for their support.

Catherine Maude Nichols (1847-1923) was born in Norwich and lived all her life in the city. A prolific and gifted artist, she was able to sustain a successful professional career - unusual for a woman of the time - and deserves to be better known today. This exhibition showcases a range of Nichols' work, with a particular focus on her drypoint etchings, but also displaying watercolours and drawings. Detailed evocations of Norwich views sit alongside atmospheric, at times brooding, images of Norfolk's reed beds and meadows, while scenes from her travels include watercolours of Cornish cliffs and prints of a Chateau near Fontainebleau and Bristol's suspension bridge. Drawing on Norwich Castle's collection of 135 paintings, watercolours, drawings and prints by the artist, Catherine Maude Nichols: Making her Mark is a wonderful opportunity to discover the work of this talented artist who was determined to live life on her own terms.

One Self: The Creative Life of Colin Self is the first major retrospective of this remarkable artist in 17 years. Containing over 120 works of art, it celebrates the boundless creative spirit of an artist whose dedication to the act of making spans over six decades. The exhibition explores the artist's significant contribution to twentieth-century art, complex relationship with the London art scene and deliberate positioning on the margins of the art world, including periods of self-imposed exile and solitude. Created in close collaboration with the artist and his wife, and only on show at Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery, One Self: The Creative Life of Colin Self is a rare opportunity to explore the full career of one of the UK's most unpredictable and brilliant artists.

A brand-new exhibition celebrating our canine companion throughout time, featuring natural history, archaeology, and art works of both local and national importance.

Don't miss our special event for Earth Day on Friday 11 April to celebrate our beautiful planet and find out more about how you can protect it - booking recommended. Get a spring in your step as we welcome in the new season! Join in with Farming Fun activities at 11am - 12noon & 2-3pm every day; you might get up close with our Super Shepherd handling objects, or make a 'Happy Spring' card, a felt chicken egg cosy, or even an Easter bonnet! Activities vary, and are led in the Learning Centre or Farmhouse. Pick up a self-led trail from the giftshop every day to see the Workhouse through Victorian inmate Frances Easter's eyes - or take a costumed character tour on special dates! Explore the site with our Habitats for Nature Trail (including stamps on the Farm). Whilst at Union Farm, meet newborn animals, have a go at some spring cleaning, and enjoy our play station for little ones. See the Events Calendar for more information about Meet Frances Easter tours and Storytime for Under

Our historic characters have come to life... but they've forgotten how to do their jobs! Can you help them out? Help a Medieval squire to sort out the weapons and armour for his knight Decipher runes for an Anglo-Saxon jeweller and make your own Anglo-Saxon brooch Help some Romans figure out how to keep their citizens happy and safe Identify the emotions of animals with a Victorian naturalist During the holidays, you can meet our costumed characters between 10am and 3pm on: Tuesday 8, 15 and 22 April Wednesday 9 and 16 April Thursday 10 and 17 April Saturday 12 April If you can't make it on those days, there's still plenty to do on other days! Drop in to Norwich Castle to enjoy self-led craft, building and trail activities inspired by our Roman, Anglo-Saxon, Medieval and Natural History collections. Self-led activities are available 10am-5pm on: Monday 7, 14 and 21 April Friday 11 and 18 April Saturday 5 and 19 April Sunday 6, 13 and 20 April Activities are suitab

Looking for something sweet to do with the kids over the Easter holidays? The Easter chicks are on the rampage around the museum! Look out for the little fellas and pick up a sweet treat at the end. Finish off your visit with some cute Easter themed craft activities. Sat 5 April, Tues 8 April - Sat 11 April, and Tues 15 April - Sat 19 April