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.
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SG Minis March Food Glorious Food!
4 Mar. 2026 10:00-11:30
Event category: Family ActivityPrice: £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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Glass Fusing Workshop with Katie Lynn (Molten Wonky)
14 Mar. 2026 10am to 2pm
Event category: Adult WorkshopPrice: £95 per person including materials, equipment and tuition
Location: The Stained Glass Museum, South Triforium, Ely Cathedral, Ely, CB7 4DL
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With all our workshops we have tutors who love to share their passion for glass and Katie Lynn from Molten Wonky is no exception. With a mindset of EVERYONE is capable of creating and making something beautiful from glass Katie wants you all to enjoy experimenting with colourful glass and to make your own products and decorations that can be used and enjoyed at home.
During this 4 hour workshop, Katie will introduce you to principles and techniques used in fused glass art. This will include glass cutting, fusing clear and coloured glass, using fritt, stringers and noodles, with special emphasis on the construction of designs. You will then use this knowledge to create your own unique glass pieces, such as coasters, a set of bunting, or a suncatcher. Glass is kiln-fired after the workshop is finished and is available to collect or be posted to you within a week.
This is a hands-on workshop, with no previous experience necessary.
Suitable for ages: 18+
Contact: 01353 660347
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Leading and Glazing Workshop with Will Burrows
21 Mar. 2026 10:00 - 4:00
Event category: Adult WorkshopPrice: £140 per person including materials, equipment and tuition
Location: The Lighthouse, 13 Lynn Road, Ely, CB7 4EG
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In our leading workshops, participants are introduced to the techniques used to make a decorative glass panel, including glass cutting, leading, soldering and glazing (cementing). After you've chosen your design, you will be taken through each step of the construction process and will practise the glazing techniques before making your own panel to take home.
Suitable for ages: 18+
Contact: 01353 660347
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Copper Foiling Workshop with Will Burrows
28 Mar. 2026 10:00 - 4:00
Event category: Adult WorkshopPrice: £140 per person including materials, equipment and tuition
Location: The Lighthouse, 13 Lynn Road, Ely, CB7 4EG
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The copper foiling technique, popularised by Tiffany in the 1890s, is ideal for making decorative panels, sun catchers, mirrors and ornaments. A choice of patterns will be provided along with a selection of coloured and textured glass. You will learn how to cut glass then use copper tape and solder to create a seam with which to join your pieces of glass together. At the end of the day, you will have made a finished piece of glass art to take home.
Suitable for ages: 18+
Contact: 01353 660347
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Easter holiday Crafts: Free drop-in session.
30 Mar. 2026 1.30-3.30
Event category: Family ActivityLocation: The Stained Glass Museum
Come and join us for this Easter holiday for our free drop-in session. Enjoy time in our stunning gallery creating a fun, stained glass inspired Easter craft to take home.
Donations to cover materials welcome!
No need to book, just turn up!
For further details contact: learning@stainedglassmuseum.com
Suitable for ages: All ages welcome
Contact: learning@stainedglassmuseum.com
Children's holiday craft - Easter Silk Painting Workshop
30 Mar. 2026 10:30-12:00
Event category: Children's WorkshopPrice: £7 per child
Location: The Stained Glass Museum
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Come and join us in the beautiful Stained Glass Museum to learn how to create your own stunning silk painted Easter card and design and make your own spring gutta picture. Suitable for children 7 years and over, beginners welcome! Take both piece of work home on the day for all to admire! Children must be accompanied by an adult for this workshop.
Please note: The Museum is located on the upper level of the Grade-I listed medieval Ely Cathedral. The entrance to the museum is via a spiral stone staircase of 40 steps from the south-west transept of Ely Cathedral. The stairs are fitted with a handrail. Unfortunately, there is no lift access to the Museum. The toilets are quite a hike from the museum, situated near the Lady Chapel in the Cathedral, so it’s advised that young people go to the toilet before the session begins.
Suitable for ages: 7 years +
Contact: learning@stainedglassmuseum.com
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Children's Glass Fusing Workshop for beginners AM
31 Mar. 2026 11:00-12:30
Event category: Children's WorkshopPrice: £18.00 per child
Location: The Stained Glass Museum
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This ticket admits 1 child (who must be accompanied by an adult). Space is limited in the workshop so we ask that ONLY ONE parent/carer accompanies child for the duration of the workshop. Suitable for ages: 7+
Learn the principles and theory of glass cutting, fusing and firing glass. You will then work on your own design and make a 10cm x10cm glass piece.
Your glass will need to be kiln-fired after the workshop is finished. This process takes 24 hours and will usually takes place with in a week of the session. Once your fused artwork has been kiln-fired and cooled, we will contact you to let you know it is ready for collection.
Suitable for ages: 7+
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Children's Glass Fusing Workshop for beginners PM
31 Mar. 2026 1:30-3:00
Event category: Children's WorkshopPrice: £18.00 per child
Location: The Stained Glass Museum
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This ticket admits 1 child (who must be accompanied by an adult). Space is limited in the workshop so we ask that ONLY ONE parent/carer accompanies child for the duration of the workshop. Suitable for ages: 7+
Learn the principles and theory of glass cutting, fusing and firing glass. You will then work on your own design and make a 10cm x10cm glass piece.
Your glass will need to be kiln-fired after the workshop is finished. This process takes 24 hours and will usually takes place with in a week of the session. Once your fused artwork has been kiln-fired and cooled, we will contact you to let you know it is ready for collection.
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.
OPENING HOURS
Summer (1 April – 31 October)
Monday -Saturday 10:00am – 5:00pm (last admission 4:30pm)
Winter (2 November – 31 March)
Monday -Saturday 10:00am – 4:00pm (last admission 3:30pm)
Monday -Saturday 10:00am – 5:00pm (last admission 4:30pm)
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Monday -Saturday 10:00am – 4:00pm (last admission 3:30pm)
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