QUIZZES, talks and children’s events are taking place this August at Harwich Museum.

The month will kick off with a treasure hunting event for adults on August 3 at the Harwich Museum which starts at 11pm.

Metal detectorist John Keen will be discussing his finds over the years. The cost of admission is £3 for adults and £2 for accompanied children.

Next on the list will be a free beach clean and learning session on August 7 which is aimed at children.

The meeting will begin at 11am at the Sailing Club with Libby from the Seaside Explorers leading the session.

After the beach clean, the group will go back to the museum where Libby will discuss what rubbish is, how it is bad for the environment and sea life, as well as how long it takes for things to decompose.

On August 8 there will be a quiz night at the United Services Club where teams of up to six can show off their knowledge in a friendly competition at the cost of £2 per person.

Exhibition - Inside the Harwich Museum Exhibition - Inside the Harwich Museum (Image: Newsquest)

On August 16, starting at 11am at Harwich Museum there will be a session aimed at children with local metal detectorist John Keen at the cost of £2 per child.

The session is back due to popular demand and children will be able to touch the finds and ask questions.

Please email groupbookings@harwichmuseum.co.uk  in advance for the treasure hunting sessions as seats are limited.

Harwich Museum officially opened in August 2021, and has no paid employees as everyone in the team is a volunteer.

The Museum is on Main Road, opposite Harwich Town railway and bus station.

The museum is open from 10am to 4pm, Wednesday to Sunday, until December 8.

Last entry and last service for the museum’s tearoom is at 3.15pm.

To volunteer or find out more about events visit harwichmuseum.com/events.