Colchester Museums
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We're renowned for Romans, cuckoo about clocks and wild for animals! Custodians of Colchester Castle, Hollytrees Museum and Colchester's Natural History Museum.
We’ll be investigating polar animals, icy textures, and maybe even a few magical reindeer… Perfect for preschoolers with curious minds and cold-weather imaginations. Just £3 per child, and adults go free. Book now to be part of our final adventure of 2025: colchester.cimuseums.org.uk/events/mmedec/
Mini Museum Explorers | Colchester Museums
Designed for children aged 2 1/2 to 4, along with their carers, these monthly sessions offer an immersive journey of exploration and discovery.
colchester.cimuseums.org.uk
December 9, 2025 at 8:01 AM
We’ll be investigating polar animals, icy textures, and maybe even a few magical reindeer… Perfect for preschoolers with curious minds and cold-weather imaginations. Just £3 per child, and adults go free. Book now to be part of our final adventure of 2025: colchester.cimuseums.org.uk/events/mmedec/
Pick from a Gorgon Medusa roof tile, a tiny burnt date from Boudica’s attack, or the bold Lexden griffin, then choose a level that fits your budget. You can even gift an adoption, perfect for the history lover who has everything.
Adopt today:
colchester.cimuseums.org.uk/adoptanobject/
Adopt today:
colchester.cimuseums.org.uk/adoptanobject/
Adopt An Object | Colchester Museums
We have put together twenty of our most fascinating and well-loved objects, which you can adopt for yourself or the history enthusiast in your life!
colchester.cimuseums.org.uk
December 5, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Pick from a Gorgon Medusa roof tile, a tiny burnt date from Boudica’s attack, or the bold Lexden griffin, then choose a level that fits your budget. You can even gift an adoption, perfect for the history lover who has everything.
Adopt today:
colchester.cimuseums.org.uk/adoptanobject/
Adopt today:
colchester.cimuseums.org.uk/adoptanobject/
Between museums and libraries, the world truly is a magical place. ✨
December 2, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Between museums and libraries, the world truly is a magical place. ✨
I mean, we DO have a fish pond outside of Hollytrees…
December 2, 2025 at 12:57 PM
I mean, we DO have a fish pond outside of Hollytrees…
There were genuinely rounds to narrow down the choices.
December 2, 2025 at 12:55 PM
There were genuinely rounds to narrow down the choices.
But you have such pretty feeds!
December 2, 2025 at 12:52 PM
But you have such pretty feeds!
Apologies, American at the helm here.
December 2, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Apologies, American at the helm here.
See you soon then!
December 2, 2025 at 12:38 PM
See you soon then!
If you don't mind having to move the front door a bit, you can see it on any visit without a tour.
December 1, 2025 at 12:48 PM
If you don't mind having to move the front door a bit, you can see it on any visit without a tour.
Historic graffiti is always such a treat!
December 1, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Historic graffiti is always such a treat!