Coming Soon to Norwich Castle:

Titian's ‘Diana and Actaeon’, on tour from the National Gallery, London. 3 March - 15 April 2012.

Art lovers in Norfolk have a unique opportunity to see an acclaimed 16th century Venetian masterpiece on loan to Norwich Castle this spring.  The painting, Diana and Actaeon, was saved for the nation through a major fundraising campaign by the National Gallery, London and National Galleries of Scotland.  Regarded as one of Titian's finest achievements, it is also one of the most celebrated works of the Italian Renaissance.  Don't miss it! Click here for more information>>

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Family Saturdays at Norwich Castle

January – March

Family Saturdays are running at Norwich Castle every Saturday until 10 March with topics such as Iceni v Romans, Enticing Egyptians, Titian and Treasures and Our World in Motion. To find out more, click here>> or the image to download a leaflet.

Hands on Science Exhibition at Norwich Castle

Showing until Sunday 26 February

Get to grips with the human body and use models and microscopes to uncover its amazing secrets. Find out how your body works and about the plants and animals that share our life on Earth.

Study Day at Norwich Castle:
The Funerary Practices and Beliefs of Ancient Egypt

Saturday 28 April, 10am – 5pm

This study day gives participants the chance to explore funerary practices and beliefs in Egypt through the Castle’s collections. These include the recently conserved shroud of Ipu – a rare and exceptional piece, and the mummy of Ankh Hor with its beautifully-decorated coffin cases. For more information, click here.

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The Great British Art Debate – Website now LIVE!

Is British art a British fantasy? Does the art of the past say anything about the world of today? Should the British public have a say in what goes into museums? These are among the many questions at the heart of The Great British Art Debate, a four-year programme intended to stimulate debate about the impact of British art on the public’s perception of Britishness through exhibitions, events and learning activity. A Constable of the Suffolk countryside, a Richard Billingham of the Black Country, a John Martin landscape: how do these and the thousands of other works from our national collections impact on the public’s perception of Britishness? Join in the debate at the new GBAD website

BBC's A History of the World

Norfolk Museums & Archaeology Service is the lead partner for Norfolk's contribution to the BBC's exciting project: A History of the World. Listen out for a series of programmes on Radio Norfolk centred around ten iconic objects from Norfolk museums. And look out for associated events around the County. To find out more, please click on the logo below: