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‘Hokusai’s Great Wave: Reflections of Japan’

‘Hokusai’s Great Wave: Reflections of Japan’ Celebrating centuries of cultural and artistic exchange between Japan and the west. During 2020, exciting new research was undertaken into the traditional woodcut Japanese prints in the Worcester City collection. This research has revealed more about the artists and stories behind the Japanese characters and scenes depicted. The exhibition explores the impact of traditional Japanese techniques, style and motifs not only on western [...]

Titanic: Honour & Glory exhibition

Summer holiday booking slots The Titanic exhibition is very popular. For those who would like to visit the Art Gallery & Museum at quieter times we are offering booking slots for morning visits (10.30am – 12pm) when numbers in the Art Gallery will be limited. There is a £2 booking fee per ticket. From 12.30pm onwards we welcome drop-in visitors with no booking needed.  Entry to the Art Gallery & Museum [...]

By |2021-08-23T08:18:05+01:00October 5th, 2020|0 Comments

Free symposium explores the impact of Dementia-friendly project

On Monday 16 March 2020 at The Commandery, Museums Worcestershire and Arts Uplift CIC will present a symposium on 'Suitcase Stories' for the arts, health and heritage sectors to celebrate the achievements of the project and the impact it had on people’s lives. “brilliant as always, no matter how we feel when we come in, we are always happy when we leave” Suitcase Stories participant The Suitcase Stories project explored the use [...]

By |2020-09-18T12:29:32+01:00February 5th, 2020|2020|Comments Off on Free symposium explores the impact of Dementia-friendly project

Visit attractions for free in Worcester & beyond, with Heritage Open Days

The Commandery will be offering free entry on Saturday 14 September, 10.00am to 5.00pm, for Heritage Open Day and will be exploring the siege of 1643 where the people of Worcester came out to defend the city from the Parliamentarian army of Gloucester. There will be talks and tours, a cannon drill and a 17th century drum workshop where visitors can experience the importance of drums on the battlefield. The Guildhall [...]

By |2019-09-10T11:02:52+01:00September 10th, 2019|2019|Comments Off on Visit attractions for free in Worcester & beyond, with Heritage Open Days

Heritage Open Days – Free Online Collections Tours

Celebrate Heritage Open Days with us in September, with free collections tours being made available on online. Our wonderful collections span 1000 years of history spanning world cultures, art, social history & archaeology. Our expert curators will be revealing some of their favourite objects, stories and secrets of the collections! These events are part of Heritage Open Days, a national initiative to give more people free access to our heritage. Visit [...]

By |2020-08-21T10:45:44+01:00November 13th, 2019|0 Comments

Heritage Open Day (Free Entry)

The County Museum at Hartlebury Castle takes part in Heritage Open Day - offering FREE entry on Saturday 14 & Sunday 15 September 2019. Explore over 1000 years of history with our talking portraits, hidden rooms and nostalgic displays. Plus, especially for the weekend, meet some of the Castle’s characters, get hands-on with the museum collections and see into the wonderful Hurd Library.

By |2019-09-04T15:10:46+01:00April 23rd, 2019|0 Comments

Free Twixmas Crafts at The Commandery

Get crafty this Twixmas! On Friday, Saturday & Sunday 27-29 December 2019, pop into the Commandery for some free crafts. Bring in your old Christmas wrapping paper to recycle into gift bows to use next Christmas and wish that special someone a Happy New Year by creating a New Year’s Card with fireworks design! Normal admission prices apply. A 12 Days of Christmas scavenger hunt is also available in The Commandery [...]

By |2019-09-02T13:54:21+01:00September 2nd, 2019|0 Comments

Heritage Open Days (Free Entry) – People Power

Discover how the people of Worcester came out to defend their city from the Parliamentarian army of Gloucester. Learn more about the dramatic siege of 1643, join in a cannon drill and try out a 17th century drum, with talks given by The Commandery Interpretation Team. Plan your day: 11am - Talk on the 1643 Siege 11:30am - Take part in a Cannon Drill 12noon - Find out more about 17th century drums [...]

By |2019-09-04T15:14:55+01:00February 21st, 2019|0 Comments

Heritage Open Day – free entry to The Commandery

Sunday 15 September, 10am - 3pm | The Commandery Enjoy free entry to The Commandery as part of the Heritage Open Days festival! Marvel at the Great Hall, explore the Tudor and Georgian rooms, beautiful gardens, medieval Painted Chamber and more. Round off your visit at the independent canal-side café on site. Plan your visit to The Commandery. Please note Worcester City Run is on this day, meaning some road and [...]

By |2024-09-14T11:05:45+01:00April 16th, 2024|Comments Off on Heritage Open Day – free entry to The Commandery
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