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Saturday 4 May 2024, 11am - 12noon | Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum Philip Serrell is an auctioneer, antiques expert, and television personality who appears regularly on BBC TV antiques programmes such as Bargain Hunt and Flog It! Join Philip for a fun and fascinating insight into his life as an auctioneer in Worcestershire and his love of antiques and porcelain, with a special look at his connection with Dame [...]
Museums Worcestershire offer fun for all the family this February 2019 half term. A whole host of great activities at all three venues: The Commandery, City Art Gallery & Museum, and Hartlebury Castle. Living History at The Commandery, Saturday 16th - Sunday 17th February Super Heroes activities at the County Museum at Hartlebury Castle, Tuesday 19th - Friday 22nd February Love Worcester, Love Matisse at Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum, Tuesday 19th February Amazing Ancestors lucky dip bags at [...]
Key Stage 1 and SEN groups 2.5 hours Approx. 30 children City Art Gallery and Museum £130 The children will be able to discover, handle and discuss objects from our WW1 collection. They will also make single poppies and a collective poppy wreath to take back to school. This workshop introduces methods of historical enquiry, events beyond living memory, local history, significant historical events and [...]
On this day 367 years ago, soldiers and civilians fell in the final battle of the English Civil War. Every year on the anniversary of the Battle, the Battle of Worcester Society holds a Drumhead Service of Remembrance to commemorate those that fought and died for their beliefs in and around this city during the English Civil Wars. The Chairman and Executive Committee of the Battle of Worcester Society are most [...]
Where to find The Commandery The Commandery is well connected by public transport and is situated in the heart of Worcester - perfect for a day out exploring the history of the city. Here, you can find out how to get here in a way that best suits you. Cycle racks can be found adjacent to Commandery Coffee by the canal. The Commandery is [...]
Spring Craft cases on show in Worcester Art Gallery & Museum foyer Wednesday 17th April – Wednesday 31st July 2019 EmmaLeans Lino Prints, handmade prints by Natalie Preece & Emma Louis-Jean This spring show brings a delightful selection of lino-cut prints from two Malvern makers, Natalie Preece and Emma Louis-Jean. Their work is inspired by the beauty of nature, and they use elegantly subtle colour tones to depict their simple yet characterful flowers, animals [...]
Join the summer fun with a Castle Trail and special summer I-Spy trail throughout the summer holidays! There will also be themed craft kits available to purchase and take home! Please note: crafts will no longer be taking place in the museum, there will be themed kits of the crafts which would have been taking place for you to enjoy back at home. Week of Tuesday 28 July: Nature Explorers – decorated butterflies and [...]
Tuesday 27 – Saturday 31 October 2020 Calling all or budding witches and wizards… choose and carve your own pumpkin, dress up in your favourite spooky costume, make a wand, cast spells and stir up a potion ready for Halloween and follow the pumpkin trail!* Carve a Spooky Pumpkin Leave the mess at home and choose a locally grown pumpkin to carve for just £3 each*. Pumpkin sessions are 10:30am, 11:30am, [...]
Worcestershire Folklore in Museums Worcestershire's Collections To make social distancing possible, we are taking our Bite Size Talks outside*! Join our World Cultures Curator for a special open air talk on Worcestershire Folklore in The Commandery's beautiful gardens. Explore tales of meeting fairies and witches, how the devil created the landscape and find out about the weird and wonderful ways people have kept themselves safe and still do to this day! [...]
Saturday 27 November – 22 January 2022 The Crafted For You exhibition is on display alongside the annual showcase of the Worcester Society of Artist's work - this is an opportunity to support local artists and craft makers and celebrate the wealth of creative talent in Worcester and Worcestershire. From a hand-picked selection of the county’s finest craft makers to the fabulously eclectic selection of art from Worcester Society of Artists [...]
