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Built as a royal palace over 900 years ago, now a museum, art gallery & study centre. The castle is undergoing a redevelopment but our galleries are open!

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🐲 Here be dragons….As we prepare for a half term of Medieval-themed family activities culminating in a free Medieval Festival across the city on Saturday 2 November, let’s look at the Norwich Snapdragon, part of a civic tradition that dates back to the 1300s. #MedievalMonday

🐲 Here be dragons….As we prepare for a half term of Medieval-themed family activities culminating in a free Medieval Festival across the city on Saturday 2 November, let’s look at the Norwich Snapdragon, part of a civic tradition that dates back to the 1300s. #MedievalMonday
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Exhibition design: but make it sustainable πŸŒπŸ”¨πŸ–ΌοΈβ™»οΈ In our latest blog post, Darren Stevens, Head of Design for Norfolk Museums shares his journey toward more eco-friendly exhibitions. Read now: ow.ly/QjSp50TLM9x #SustainableDesign #GreenExhibitions #EcoFriendlyMuseums

Exhibition design: but make it sustainable πŸŒπŸ”¨πŸ–ΌοΈβ™»οΈ

In our latest blog post, Darren Stevens, Head of Design for <a href="/NorfolkMuseums/">Norfolk Museums</a> shares his journey toward more eco-friendly exhibitions. 

Read now: ow.ly/QjSp50TLM9x

#SustainableDesign #GreenExhibitions #EcoFriendlyMuseums
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"The horizon is a platform for reflections and thoughts of empowerment, foresight, peacefulness and perspective" β€” Nadeem Perera, 2022 πŸŒ… Now open at Norwich Castle! Explore 350 years of changing landscapes. Book tickets now: ow.ly/mjcE50TP1N7

"The horizon is a platform for reflections and thoughts of empowerment, foresight, peacefulness and perspective" β€” Nadeem Perera, 2022 

πŸŒ… Now open at <a href="/NorwichCastle/">Norwich Castle</a>! Explore 350 years of changing landscapes. 

Book tickets now: ow.ly/mjcE50TP1N7
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Thanks to Eye Film for these images from Sherwood Tinning Limited where Nick and Josh have been applying tin paste to the ironwork intended for the doors of Norwich Castle's recreated Norman spaces. The resulting silver effect is stunning! With thanks for support The National Lottery Heritage Fund Midlands & East πŸ‘‘

Thanks to <a href="/eyefilm/">Eye Film</a> for these images from <a href="/sherwoodtinning/">Sherwood Tinning Limited</a> where Nick and Josh have been applying tin paste to the ironwork intended for the doors of Norwich Castle's recreated Norman spaces. 

The resulting silver effect is stunning! 

With thanks for support <a href="/heritagefundM_E/">The National Lottery Heritage Fund Midlands & East</a> πŸ‘‘
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🎨✨ Join us for the first talk in our series accompanying 'JMW Turner and Changing Visions of Landscape'. Dr. Francesca Vanke, Senior Curator, will give an introduction to the exhibition. πŸ—“ Sat 26 Oct 2024 | πŸ•’ 14:30-15:30 πŸ“ Norwich Castle Book now: ow.ly/8aPY50TQwNq

🎨✨ Join us for the first talk in our series accompanying 'JMW Turner and Changing Visions of Landscape'. Dr. Francesca Vanke, Senior Curator, will give an introduction to the exhibition.

πŸ—“ Sat 26 Oct 2024 | πŸ•’ 14:30-15:30
πŸ“ Norwich Castle
Book now: ow.ly/8aPY50TQwNq
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The Community Culture Club is the perfect place for older adults (65+) to connect, create, and enjoy time together at the Museum of Norwich. πŸ—“ 10 Free Weekly Sessions starting 7 November. Interested? Email Rosalind at [email protected]

The Community Culture Club is the perfect place for older adults (65+) to connect, create, and enjoy time together at the Museum of Norwich.

πŸ—“ 10 Free Weekly Sessions starting 7 November.

Interested? Email Rosalind at rosalind.hewett2@norfolk.gov.uk
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The theme of this year's #BlackHistoryMonth UK is reclaiming narratives. Ibrahim Mahama's 2019 series makes use of British Gold Coast Colonial era maps. This is a detail of 'SUMAYA ABUKARI OBUASI, 2019', in the brand-new exhibition 'JMW Turner and changing visions of landscape.'

The theme of this year's #BlackHistoryMonth UK is reclaiming narratives.  Ibrahim Mahama's 2019 series makes use of British Gold Coast Colonial era maps. This is a detail of 'SUMAYA ABUKARI OBUASI, 2019', in the brand-new exhibition 'JMW Turner and changing visions of landscape.'
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πŸ›‘οΈβœ¨ Join us this October half-term at Norwich Castle for a medieval adventure! βš”οΈπŸ‘‘ Follow our trail, explore weapons & armour, and help prepare a feast fit for a king. Let your creativity shine and try printing a manuscript letter! πŸ°πŸ–ŒοΈ Find out more: museums.norfolk.gov.uk/article/62845/…

πŸ›‘οΈβœ¨ Join us this October half-term at Norwich Castle for a medieval adventure! βš”οΈπŸ‘‘

Follow our trail, explore weapons &amp; armour, and help prepare a feast fit for a king. Let your creativity shine and try printing a manuscript letter! πŸ°πŸ–ŒοΈ

Find out more: museums.norfolk.gov.uk/article/62845/…
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Do you enjoy a quieter museum visit? Join us for ✨Sensory Sunday✨ The lights will be dimmed and video and audio will be reduced where possible. There'll be a comfy quiet space in case you need a few minutes out. πŸ“… Sunday 3 November, 1-4.30pm πŸ“… Sunday 1 December, 1-4.30pm

Do you enjoy a quieter museum visit? 

Join us for ✨Sensory Sunday✨ The lights will be dimmed and video and audio will be reduced where possible. There'll be a comfy quiet space in case you need a few minutes out.

πŸ“… Sunday 3 November, 1-4.30pm

πŸ“… Sunday 1 December, 1-4.30pm
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πŸŽ‰ Everyone's invited to Medieval Festival! πŸŽ‰ πŸ“… Sat 2 Nov, 10am-3pm πŸ“ Norwich Castle & Norwich Cathedral πŸ’° FREE Explore medieval camps, crafts, combat, & more! Fun for all ages. Don’t miss Snap the Dragon’s trail for families πŸ‰βœ¨ ow.ly/KxSW50THLu0

πŸŽ‰ Everyone's invited to Medieval Festival! πŸŽ‰

πŸ“… Sat 2 Nov, 10am-3pm
πŸ“ Norwich Castle &amp; <a href="/Nrw_Cathedral/">Norwich Cathedral</a>
πŸ’° FREE

Explore medieval camps, crafts, combat, &amp; more! Fun for all ages. Don’t miss Snap the Dragon’s trail for families πŸ‰βœ¨

ow.ly/KxSW50THLu0
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🎨 We've got lots of fun activities for little ones exploring the exhibitionπŸ’« Pick up a cuddly gallery buddy to accompany you on your journey through JMW Turner: changing visions of landscape! πŸ–ΌοΈβœ¨ Book tickets now at: norwichcastle.norfolk.gov.uk/article/61716/…

🎨 We've got lots of fun activities for little ones exploring the exhibitionπŸ’«

Pick up a cuddly gallery buddy to accompany you on your journey through JMW Turner: changing visions of landscape! πŸ–ΌοΈβœ¨ 

Book tickets now at: norwichcastle.norfolk.gov.uk/article/61716/…
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It's today! Our free Medieval Festival, celebrating the history and heritage of medieval England's second city, funded by @heritageFunduk @heritagefundM_E is on today Saturday 2 November 10 - 3 at Norwich Castle Green and Norwich Cathedral Upper Green. @nrw_Cathedral @norwichcQ

It's today! Our free Medieval Festival, celebrating the history and heritage of medieval England's second city, funded by @heritageFunduk @heritagefundM_E is on today Saturday 2 November 10 - 3 at Norwich Castle Green and Norwich Cathedral Upper Green. @nrw_Cathedral @norwichcQ
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πŸ›‘οΈWho tried on armour? Did you make a clay pot or a leather pouch? βš”οΈ Our free Medieval Festival with @nrw_cathedral celebrating the history and heritage of medieval England's second city, funded by @heritagefunduk @heritagefundM_E was a great success:

πŸ›‘οΈWho tried on armour? Did you make a clay pot or a leather pouch? 

βš”οΈ Our free Medieval Festival with @nrw_cathedral celebrating the history and heritage of medieval England's second city, funded by @heritagefunduk @heritagefundM_E was a great success:
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What do we see when we look at a landscape? 🏞️✨ This tranquil view by Dutch artist Jacob van Ruisdael likely blends real and imagined scenery from a peaceful Dutch landscape. Book tickets now for JMW Turner and Changing Visions of Landscape: norwichcastle.norfolk.gov.uk/article/61716/…

What do we see when we look at a landscape? 🏞️✨

This tranquil view by Dutch artist Jacob van Ruisdael likely blends real and imagined scenery from a peaceful Dutch landscape.

Book tickets now for JMW Turner and Changing Visions of Landscape: norwichcastle.norfolk.gov.uk/article/61716/…
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Daniel & Clara film screening and in conversation with Dr Nick Warr from UEA at Norwich Castle - Saturday 16 Nov, 1-3pm. 🎫Book your ticket here: ow.ly/9cM250U2B4w

Daniel &amp; Clara film screening and in conversation with Dr Nick Warr from <a href="/uniofeastanglia/">UEA</a> at Norwich Castle - Saturday 16 Nov, 1-3pm.

🎫Book your ticket here:

ow.ly/9cM250U2B4w
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Remembering the Fallen Families of servicemen who died in WW1 were sent their medals, a memorial plaque and a scroll along with a message from the King. Shown here are those for Private Charles Leeder, 1st Battalion Norfolk Regiment who was killed at Mons in 1914 #armisticeday

Remembering the Fallen

Families of servicemen who died in WW1 were sent their medals, a memorial plaque and a scroll along with a message from the King. Shown here are those for Private Charles Leeder, 1st Battalion Norfolk Regiment who was killed at Mons in 1914 

#armisticeday
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🎨 Join us for our upcoming Exhibition Talk: Landscapes and their stories ✨ Dr Francesca Vanke, Senior Curator and Keeper of Art, will be sharing her insights on this subject and her experience curating this special exhibition. Book: ow.ly/jsas50U1htE

🎨 Join us for our upcoming Exhibition Talk: Landscapes and their stories ✨

Dr Francesca Vanke, Senior Curator and Keeper of Art, will be sharing her insights on this subject and her experience curating this special exhibition.

Book: ow.ly/jsas50U1htE
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Walk this way....we've finished with the tower crane & it needs to be dismantled. If you're visiting the Castle from Monday 18 November to Tuesday 3 December you'll need to go through Castle Gardens as there will be no access from Castle Meadow. Info: ow.ly/94og50U6ZoY

Walk this way....we've finished with the tower crane &amp; it needs to be dismantled. 

If you're visiting the Castle from Monday 18 November to Tuesday 3 December you'll need to go through Castle Gardens as there will be no access from Castle Meadow. 

Info: ow.ly/94og50U6ZoY
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🎨 Join us for our upcoming Exhibition Talk: Lens-based artist Jermaine Francis in conversation with Francesca Vanke ✨ πŸ—“ Saturday 23 November 2024 πŸ•’ 14:30 - 15:30 πŸ“ Norwich Castle Tickets are Included with general admission. 🎟️ Book Now: ow.ly/rc1r50U5TNe

🎨 Join us for our upcoming Exhibition Talk: Lens-based artist Jermaine Francis in conversation with Francesca Vanke ✨

πŸ—“ Saturday 23 November 2024
πŸ•’ 14:30 - 15:30
πŸ“ Norwich Castle

Tickets are Included with general admission. 🎟️ Book Now: ow.ly/rc1r50U5TNe