WHAT'S ON AT THE MUSEUM


The museum has a lively programme of events open to all. Please see below for what's on at the museum.

Showing events in February 2026

Goddard & Gibbs: To the East.
29 Jan. 2026 - 31 May 2026


Event category: Exhibition

Price: Free with general admission
Location: The Stained Glass Museum, Ely Cathedral
From glowing mosque windows to the splendour of royal palaces, coloured glass has played a dazzling role in the Islamic world for over a thousand years. Some of the earliest surviving examples date back to the 8th–10th centuries, during the Umayyad Caliphate, when light, colour and geometry were combined to striking effect. These works built on ancient Middle Eastern glassmaking traditions and were shaped by the skills of Byzantine and Sasanian artisans.

Centuries later, this rich visual language continued to inspire artists and designers. In the 1980s and beyond, the London based Goddard & Gibbs Studio expanded its international reach, creating stained glass for mosques, palaces and private homes across the Middle East.

This exhibition brings together a selection of their stained glass designs, beautiful preparatory drawings that reveal the creative process behind these ambitious commissions. Alongside them, discover the story of stained glass across the Islamic world and explore highlights from the museum’s significant, but rarely seen collection of preparatory works.
Suitable for ages: All
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SG Minis February Under the Sea!
4 Feb. 2026 10:00-11:30

*** FULLY BOOKED *** Please contact us for waiting list


Event category: Family Activity

Price: £3 per child
Location: The Stained Glass Museum
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Come and join our toddler group on the first Wednesday of the month for informal fun in our beautiful setting. Enjoy crafts, rhymes and stories linked to the theme. Explore our light box and interactive toys and meet new friends, all whilst relaxing with a drink and a biscuit.
Story time will be under one of our beautiful stained glass windows.
Suitable for babies and children up to 5 years old
The session takes place in the museum gallery which is accessed via a stone spiral staircase of approximately 40 steps. Buggy park and toilet facilities available on the ground floor of the Cathedral.

Attendance is limited to one child/one adult per ticket.

Session times: 10:00-11:30
£3.00 per child which includes all craft materials and a drink and biscuit.
Suitable for ages: Under 5's
Contact: learning@stainedglassmuseum.com
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Half term Crafts: Children's Mandala Acrylic Workshop 2:00-3:00PM
16 Feb. 2026 2:00-3:00


Event category: Children's Workshop

Price: £6 per child
Location: The Stained Glass Museum
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Come and join us at the Stained Glass Museum to look at our wonderful new temporary exhibition of stunning Islamic stained glass designs After we have enjoyed exploring these beautiful mandala patterns through games and sketching, we will help you to turn your ideas into a fantastic mini acrylic free-standing piece in our workshop.

Please note: The Museum is located on the upper level of the Grade-1 listed medieval Ely Cathedral. The entrance to the museum is via a stone spiral staircase of 40 steps on the right as you come in the main West door of the Cathedral. The stairs are fitted with a handrail. Unfortunately, there is no lift access to the museum. The toilets are quite a walk from the museum, situated near the Lady Chapel on the ground floor of the Cathedral, so it's advised that young people go to the toilet before the session begins.


Suitable for ages: 6+
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Half Term Stars Discovery Morning
16 Feb. 2026 10:00-12:00


Event category: Family Activity

Price: Free
Location: The Stained Glass Museum
Join us for a morning of activities exploring our wonderful world of stars. No need to book just turn up!

There will be crafts, colouring, trails and much more to explore.
We are a charity so any donations towards craft materials are very welcome.

Children must be accompanied at this session and enjoy free entry with one grown up. Additional grown ups will be charged our usual admission fee of £6.50.
Suitable for ages: All ages


Family Glass Fusing Workshop AM
17 Feb. 2026 11:00-12:30

*** FULLY BOOKED *** Please contact us for waiting list


Event category: Family Activity

Price: £18.00 per participant
Location: The Stained Glass Museum
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This ticket admits 1 participant to the workshop. Each member of the family wishing to make a fused glass panel needs to book a ticket. Suitable for ages: 7+

Are you looking for something memorable to do with your child this holiday? In this unique session you and your child/children can work alongside each other to make a beautiful fused panel, so no need for you parents to just watch, you can get creating too! You will begin by learning the principles and theory of glass cutting, fusing and firing. After this you will be taught how to cut the glass and try cutting the glass yourself. Other techniques you will be introduced to will include fusing clear and coloured glass using fritt, confetti, stringers and noodles. You will get to work on your design and make a 10cm x 10cm glass piece. The session leader will provide examples of the different techniques, processes, fittings and results for you to handle and examine, but the emphasis of the workshop will be on the creative designs that you can achieve by yourselves, ensuring that everyone will have a rewarding time.

Your glass will need to be kiln-fired after the workshop is finished so you will NOT be taking your glass home on the day of the session. Each firing takes 24hours. Once your fused artwork has been kiln-fired and cooled, we will contact you to let you know it is ready for collection. This will usually be within a week of completing the workshop.


Suitable for ages: 7+
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Family Glass Fusing Workshop PM
17 Feb. 2026 1:30-3:00

*** FULLY BOOKED *** Please contact us for waiting list


Event category: Family Activity

Price: £18.00 per participant
Location: The Stained Glass Museum
Book
This ticket admits 1 participant to the workshop. Each member of the family wishing to make a fused glass panel needs to book a ticket. Suitable for ages: 7+

Are you looking for something memorable to do with your child this holiday? In this unique session you and your child/children can work alongside each other to make a beautiful fused panel, so no need for you parents to just watch, you can get creating too! You will begin by learning the principles and theory of glass cutting, fusing and firing. After this you will be taught how to cut the glass and try cutting the glass yourself. Other techniques you will be introduced to will include fusing clear and coloured glass using fritt, confetti, stringers and noodles. You will get to work on your design and make a 10cm x 10cm glass piece. The session leader will provide examples of the different techniques, processes, fittings and results for you to handle and examine, but the emphasis of the workshop will be on the creative designs that you can achieve by yourselves, ensuring that everyone will have a rewarding time.

Your glass will need to be kiln-fired after the workshop is finished so you will NOT be taking your glass home on the day of the session. Each firing takes 24hours. Once your fused artwork has been kiln-fired and cooled, we will contact you to let you know it is ready for collection. This will usually be within a week of completing the workshop.


Suitable for ages: 7+
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Refunds & Cancellation Policy


For cancellations made more than 28 days in advance we offer a full refund or one free date change.

For cancellations made between 14 and 28 days in advance we will offer a 50% refund or allow one free date change.

For cancellations made less than 14 days in advance we are unable to offer a refund or date change on workshop places, although you are welcome to transfer the booking to someone else.

If a date change has already been requested we cannot offer a refund on a subsequent cancellation.

We are unable to refund workshops paid for using workshop vouchers.

Please bear in mind that the Stained Glass Museum is a charity and in order to operate successfully it’s important that we adhere to this policy.

Cancellation of courses by the Museum
Under rare or exceptional circumstances the Museum may have to cancel workshops. If a cancellation is necessary, we will do our utmost to contact you by phone or email as soon as possible before the workshop is held. You will be offered either a full refund or the option to transfer their booking to an alternative date/workshop.

Please note The Stained Glass Museum is not liable for any costs associated with travel or accommodation. Please bear this in mind when booking travel or accommodation in advance.



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