Ely Museum

Come and explore the heritage of Ely and the surrounding fens, from the prehistoric creatures who swam in the ancient oceans to Ely today.

Find out about the ways of life from the wide wetlands to the rich farmland and how the unusual landscape has shaped the lives of the people who lived here. Built on an island of solid land surrounded by marshes, discover the development of Ely from a monastic foundation to a market town.

Our interactive school workshops cater for children from nursery to year 7. Join us for reenactments, opportunities to handle real and replica historical objects and the chance to find out what it was like to live in Ely and the surrounding areas in the past. From Prehistory to WWII and everything in between, you are sure to find a workshop that meets your curriculum needs.