EVENTS

Fossils and Finds PA Day
Friday 26th June 9:00am to 4:00pm
Join us at Norwich Museum for a day all about Norwich long, long ago!

Learn about:
How fossils are made!
How archaeologists put together past events!
The Burgessville Mastodon (and why some people think it’s a Mammoth)!
How to tell if a human has shaped a rock (or if it’s just a cool rock)!
And more!

For kids aged 5-11
$30/child
Half-day rates or alternative bookings available for home educators on request.

Spaces limited! Contact (519) 863-3101 or norwichDHS@execulink.com to register

Regular Coffee Mornings at the Museums: Starting June 30th
Norwich Museum: Tuesdays 9:30am-11:30am
Otterville Museum: Wednesdays 10:00am to 12:00 noon

Starting June 30th, stop by Norwich Museum for your Tuesday morning coffee!
We will be taking over coffee mornings from the Norwich United Church for the summer. We will have coffee and treats (possibly trying out recipes for our high teas? who knows!), open to all, free!*

Honey Bee High Tea at Norwich Museum
Saturday 25th July 11:30 am-1:30 pm

In connection with our summer exhibit on Norwich beekeepers, come and enjoy a honey bee high tea at Norwich Museum!
Enjoy tea, refreshments, and honey-themed treats with friends and family.
Full details and menu TBD.
Adult (14+) - $20.00
Child (5+) - $15.00
Family (2 adults, 2 children or 1 adult, 3 children) - $40.00
Young Child (0-4) - Free!

Fall Lunch and Learn Schedule:
14th Oct 2026 Arthur McClelland, A Tale of Two Brothers: The Bedfords and the Rebellion of 1837
18th Nov 2026 *Note unusual date!* Wayne Cartier, Highland Bagpipes
9th Dec 2026 Vic Whitcroft on Dr William Levingston
13th Jan 2027 Dr Cody Groat, Always a Part of the Land: The Federal Commemoration of Indigenous Histories
10th Feb 2027 Kate Bakos, Culture in the Countryside: The Aesthetic Movement in Tillsonburg
10th March 2027 TBD
14th April 2027 Dr Barry Burtis, Backyard Birdwatching
12th May 2027 Dr. Robyn Michaud: Jingle Dancing and Indigenous Culture

All events will be followed by a soup and sandwich lunch. Attendance is free, but donations to help cover our costs are encouraged (recommended donation: $10).
Please register in advance by telling us you're "Going" on the Facebook event page or contacting the Museum by email or phone. Reservations help us to know how much food we need and how many seats to put out, so please make sure that you let us know if you are attending!