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Enter into the Spirit of Christmas at The Commandery

Thursday 29 November – Sunday 23 December 2018 This winter step back almost two hundred years and delight in The Commandery dressed for Christmas inspired by Charles Dickens’ festive story ‘A Christmas Carol’. As visitors wander the beautiful grade I listed historic building nestled in the heart of Worcester, they will discover vignettes of the spirits of Christmas past, present and future, encountering the Beetling shop and Marley’s ghost along the [...]

By |2018-12-10T15:53:56+00:00November 22nd, 2018|2018, The Commandery|Comments Off on Enter into the Spirit of Christmas at The Commandery
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Art Gallery & Museum Collections

There are lots of things to see and do in Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum, and entry is free! Since 1833 a collection of breathtaking variety and interest has been created for the City of Worcester. Our museum gallery celebrates these amazing objects and the fascinating stories that lie at the very heart of this collection. The famous Worcester industrialists and philanthropists who funded our institution. The artists and [...]

By |2020-04-08T17:16:42+01:00November 28th, 2018|, , , |0 Comments
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Museum After Hours – Paint the Streets

Friday 20 October, 6 - 8.30pm | Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum Get your friends together and enjoy the Art Gallery and Museum on a Friday night… Get yourself a themed cocktail, check out Paint the Streets after hours, and have a dance to music courtesy of Zee-Rock. Zee-Rock has been DJing since 1991, originally inspired by the DMC dj battles, 6 minute showcase sets and people like Dj Cheese, Cash [...]

By |2023-09-11T14:11:19+01:00August 22nd, 2023|Comments Off on Museum After Hours – Paint the Streets
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Fabulous Fifties

Celebrate the decade when the Queen first came to the throne at our Fabulous Fifties event. Come dressed up in your best 1950s gear and enjoy a sing and dance with the fantastic Bluebird Belles who will be performing songs from the period in the Castle’s magnificent carriage circle. There will be flags and bunting everywhere and staff will also join in the fun and dress up, so you won’t be [...]

By |2022-05-26T09:20:02+01:00March 7th, 2022|0 Comments
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Bite Size Talk: Landscape in Lockdown (online)

Tuesday 9 Feb, 1.30pm - Landscape in Lockdown Join Museums Worcestershire curators on the 2nd Tuesday of each month for a series of talks about the collections. Take a look behind the scenes at an exciting creative project undertaken by our team during an extraordinary year. Featuring artworks and creative responses produced by the team, we’ll explore the significance of landscape (and skyscape!) during lockdown. Bite size talks are approximately 30 [...]

By |2021-01-13T11:45:07+00:00November 18th, 2019|0 Comments
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Oak Apple Day 2023

Bank Holiday Monday 29 May, 10am - 5pm | The Commandery Step back in time to 1660 and celebrate the restoration of the crown on Bank Holiday Monday in a fantastic day bringing history to life in Worcester. Oak Apple Day marks the historic moment when King Charles II returned to the throne following the English Civil War. Where better to commemorate this historic moment than at The Commandery, the Royalist [...]

By |2023-05-29T07:53:39+01:00January 27th, 2023|Comments Off on Oak Apple Day 2023
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Paint the Streets

Saturday 16 September 2023 – Saturday 6 January 2024  | Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum Celebrating the story of graffiti and street art in partnership with Worcester Paint Festival, Paint the Streets explores the work of pivotal artists from the US and UK such as Basquiat, Haring, Shepard Fairey (Obey), Banksy, Goldie and Inkie, alongside a selection of current street artists who have been part of Worcester Paint Festival. Worcester [...]

By |2023-09-11T16:15:06+01:00July 10th, 2023|0 Comments
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All Set for Autumn Magic at Hartlebury this Half Term!

Come along to Hartlebury Castle during October half term for a very special autumn themed week. From Tuesday 29 October to Friday 1 November, the Castle will play host to four fun filled days of children’s make and take activities, a pumpkin trail and even pumpkin carving 11am to 4pm. Children can join in creating autumn themed craft activities, including a spooky clay boggart and colourful firework art! From Tuesday to [...]

By |2019-10-30T11:57:29+00:00October 22nd, 2019|2019, County Museum at Hartlebury|Comments Off on All Set for Autumn Magic at Hartlebury this Half Term!
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Worcester’s Civil War Story

Discover Worcester's Civil War Story through an interactive experience at The Commandery The Civil War City Worcester witnessed the opening and closing battles of the Civil War, ending in a final clash between Royalists and Parliamentarians in the Battle of Worcester in 1651. The Commandery served as battle headquarters for the Royalist army and their defeat is a defining moment in the evolution of modern day democracy. https://youtu.be/Zx0nV9DWuf0 An Immersive [...]

By |2021-02-02T15:55:36+00:00November 28th, 2018|, |0 Comments
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