People have been given the chance to get-hands on with artefacts from the sea as part of event celebrating National Science and Engineering Week.

Emma Leedham, ocean scientist at the University of East Anglia, helped lead hands-on workshops teaching families about marine critters and their habitats on at The Mo Museum in Sheringham Saturday .

People were also given the chance to handle artefacts from the sea.

The workshops were part of National Science and Engineering Week, which takes place from March 11-20.

This is the first year The Mo has taken part in the initiative.

Laura Crossley, museum manager, said, 'We are delighted to be part of National Science and Engineering Week and are pleased to give families the chance to work with a talented ocean scientist, who is sure to inspire young minds'.

The current museum opened in April 2010.

It is open from February 1 – October 31 Tuesday to Saturday and Bank Holidays 10am – 4.30pm and Sunday midday – 4pm.

Admission costs are �3.50 for adults, �3 for concessions, �1.50 for children (five-16) and is free for under -fives. Pre-booked groups are charged �2.50 per person.