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Kurt Jackson: Clay Country exhibition

Saturday 18 September - 20 November 2021 Kurt Jackson’s artistic practice ranges from his trademark visceral plein-air sessions to studio work and embraces an extensive range of materials and techniques including mixed media, large canvases, print-making and sculpture. At the start of his artistic career he travelled extensively, painting wherever he went before putting down roots in Cornwall in 1984. Jackson’s focus on the complexity, diversity and fragility of the natural [...]

By |2021-08-23T12:33:11+01:00December 8th, 2020|0 Comments

Block Printing Fun at Hartlebury Castle

Bank Holiday Monday 27 – Thursday 30 May | Worcestershire County Museum at Hartlebury Castle Experiment with block printing in the May half-term holiday! Create your printed design on fabric and take it home to enjoy. Can you complete the Designs and Patterns Search Challenge too? See if you can find all the designs, shapes, and patterns hidden around the museum. Whole-site admission + £3.50 each for crafts (includes the Designs [...]

By |2024-02-22T13:40:22+00:00February 22nd, 2024|Comments Off on Block Printing Fun at Hartlebury Castle

Hartlebury Castle

Welcome to Worcestershire County Museum at Hartlebury Castle Visit Hartlebury Castle and discover over 1000 years of history. Learn more about this fascinating county; explore the past through room sets and real historical objects and discover just what life was like for our ancestors. From costume to gypsy caravans and archaeology to toys, there really is something for everyone to enjoy. Hartlebury Castle is accredited by the Visit England [...]

By |2024-04-02T14:29:55+01:00August 29th, 2018|0 Comments

Christmas arrives at Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum Crafted for You exhibition

Crafted for You features beautiful work created by artists from across Worcestershire, opens 17 November until 5 January 2019. Throughout December join Worcester Society of Artists for a series of demonstrations alongside their annual exhibition which runs from 1 December until 26 January. Special openings and family events throughout December featuring discounts off all purchases and opportunities to create your own Christmas crafts. Check the website for details: museumsworcestershire.org.uk This Christmas, [...]

By |2018-12-10T15:52:13+00:00November 10th, 2018|2018, Art Gallery and Museum|Comments Off on Christmas arrives at Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum Crafted for You exhibition

Oak Apple Day (online)

A digital celebration of the traditional spring festival marking the day Charles II reclaimed the English throne in 1660. Including historical talks from Richard Shaw of the Battle of Worcester Society, craft-along activities including sensory leaf-painting and pipe-cleaner crowns, downloadable colouring-in sheets and poetry from Worcester’s poet laureate Leena Batchelor. Visit The Commandery's Facebook page to join in the fun. Downloadable Activities Download our Sensory Paint Activity Sheet here. Download our Pipe [...]

By |2021-05-20T17:10:53+01:00April 26th, 2021|0 Comments

Summer 2019 at The Commandery

Throughout the summer, discover The Commandery and it's gardens with our new Explorer Backpacks and activity booklets! We also have lots of fun crafts throughout the holidays! Choose out of three backpacks to step back in time as a Civil War soldier, Medieval Pilgrim or Victorian Explorer. Soldiers Snapsack! Step into the shoes of an English Civil War Soldier and explore our building through puzzles and challenges. Activities include: • Games [...]

By |2019-08-07T10:17:24+01:00February 21st, 2019|0 Comments

Skyscape Exhibition

Skyscape Visit highlights of our newest exhibition from home! Skyscape celebrates the skies, their important role in art and the emotions they can evoke. Here we explore how some of Europe’s most famous artists have captured the sky in their paintings. Click the tabs below to move through highlights of the exhibition. Remember to visit us regularly as we will be updating the page regularly [...]

By |2021-10-19T20:29:37+01:00April 9th, 2020||0 Comments

Mystical Quest – Family Trail

Saturday 9 July - Saturday 17 September 2022 (closed Sundays) | Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum Visiting The Magic of Middle Earth? Pick up the Mystical Quest family trail! Search for wise wizards and magical magicians - and look out for dragons... Are you fearless enough to lead your party on this quest? You can: Purchase the printed trail from the Museum Shop – £1 Download and print the trail [...]

By |2022-08-26T15:59:50+01:00May 26th, 2022|0 Comments

School Visits | Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum

School visits to Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum Engage your class with art, fossils and local industry In this world-class gallery and museum, pupils can immerse themselves in contemporary and historic works of art, natural history, military history, geology and archaeology. Alongside outstanding works of art, objects on display include dinosaur footprints, historic military uniforms and a 2.5 metre sturgeon. All of our activities are led by [...]

By |2024-03-11T14:51:06+00:00October 18th, 2023|0 Comments

The Magic of Middle-Earth at Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum

News release 27 May 2022 Exhibition: 9 July – 17 September 2022 One of the UK's finest collections of artworks and objects relating to Tolkien’s fantastical world On display for the first time in the West Midlands Hands on activities including dressing up, take a selfie in the Hobbit chair, and children’s craft activity area On 9 July, all the way from Middle-earth comes an absolute must-see for Tolkien fans. The [...]

By |2022-05-27T12:41:11+01:00May 27th, 2022|2022, Art Gallery and Museum|Comments Off on The Magic of Middle-Earth at Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum
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