Give nature a helping hand by making a high-energy bird feeder. It’s fun and easy to make, plus you can then enjoy watching all the visitors who come to use it!

Why not get creative and make your own Chelsea Flower Show at home?

They might be very small, but miniature gardens can be a whole lot of fun to create!

Preserve the beauty of nature with this super simple activity.

You can add a splash of colour to your home or create a beautiful gift that can be popped in the post to a loved one!

Teaching children from home? Then why not check out our free, downloadable resources.

Can you find the hidden words in our Roman, Castle and Natural World themed puzzles?

You might come across a few you didn’t know…

Wherever you live, the natural world isn’t far away. Look out of your window and see if you can spot these animals.

There are lots of animals on display in the Natural History Gallery in Colchester or at Ipswich Museum. Let’s bring them to life and have some fun!

Bring a little extra joy to mealtime by transforming your pancakes into a variety of creatures!

Why not attempt your favourite animal from Colchester’s Natural History Museum or Ipswich Museum?

Follow our simple recipe to make these extra special biscuits.

We think you’ll agree, they taste delicious and look rather beautiful!

Go back in time and make your own icecream the 19th century way – it’s super easy and rather delicious!

Over the years there have been tales of mysterious encounters in each of our museums.

We have brought together a selection of genuine accounts from former staff and visitors to the museums.

Do you have a collection but nothing to store it in? We can show you how to keep your precious objects safe with a simple origami box.

Take a vegetable or a sponge and turn it into a stamp. You’ll be able to make your very own wall paper or gift wrap!

With a unique mix of fascinating displays, the latest technology and hands-on activities, there is lots for your family to explore and discover across Colchester Museums’ three sites.