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This Christmas, Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum again brings an exquisite array of jewellery, glassware, ceramics and other handmade craftsmanship to the city. The Midlands has a special history as a centre for decorative making skills and we're proud that this tradition continues today and celebrated in this exhibition. Each piece has been made by a talented maker and hand-picked for this top-quality exhibition. If you are looking for a unique [...]
This exhibition explores ordinary people's voices against a world of corporate and political messages. In recent years, fast-paced news sharing and populist vote winners have left us with frustrations about our own ability to be heard. Using the Museum's historic collection of satire and political prints alongside artworks by contemporary British artists Gillian Wearing and Mark Titchner, this exhibition explores ordinary people's voices against a world of corporate and political messages. [...]
2 February - 27 April 2019 This spring, two stunning exhibitions will combine to provide a spectacular, colourful show. Matisse: Drawing with scissors A Hayward Gallery Touring exhibition from the Southbank Centre, London Henri Matisse was one of the 20th century’s most influential artists. His vibrant works are celebrated for their extraordinary richness and luminosity of colour and his spectacular paper cut-outs were his final triumph. This exhibition features 35 posthumous prints of [...]
Celebrate our summer exhibition May The Toys Be With You and make your own short film! Join Andy from Paradise Multimedia to make a short animation film. You will make fun plasticine figures and creatures, and learn how to film in short sequence. Following the workshop, Andy will post the video to you. Pre –booked session only (max.10), please contact the gallery directly to check for places on 01905 25371. Suitable for [...]
Join us at The Commandery for a medieval celebration with living history group Amicorum. Sunday 25th August 2019 and Monday 26th August 2019, 10am – 5pm. Enjoy Medieval living history as The Commandery transforms into St Wulstan’s hospital and opens its doors to all aspects of the building’s life between 1203 to 1485. Experience fire power, archery, food, music and medicine, demonstrations and the dole. Characters from the Middle Ages will [...]
Magical History Tour: Visit the Collections Centre at Hartlebury, our off-site store of wonders. Join our collections team for a fascinating behind the scenes tour of Museums Worcestershire’s Collections Centre and see amazing objects from the archaeology, costume, furniture, social history and transport collections. Tours run 11am - 12pm. Booking: 01299 250416 Email: museum@worcestershire.gov.uk  Want to delve further into our collections? For a full list of all the store tours in 2022 [...]
Put on your best pirate costume and join us for swashbuckling fun sessions this August Bank Holiday! between 11.30am and 2.30pm. Can you win the competition for the best dressed pirate? Follow the pirate trail around the museum and take part in crafts (no extra charge)! Under cover picnic area will be available on the day. Session times are 11.30 am, 12.30 pm, 1:30pm and 2.30 pm. Join Captain Sharkbreath and [...]
Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 December Join the annual festive celebration at Hartlebury Castle – see the halls decked for Christmas and get the family together to meet Saint Nick himself. To book tickets for Santa please call 01299 250416. Booking is only required to see Santa, no booking is required to attend the general event, although normal admission charges apply. Also during the weekend enjoy: Joey the Juggler and Looby [...]
Museums Worcestershire Curator Claire Cheshire gives a fascinating one hour talk and tour of Hartlebury Castle’s newest exhibition Captivating Costume. The talk will cost £6 per person. Anyone purchasing a ticket can upgrade on the day and enter the castle for half price (doesn’t need to be pre-booked.) Those booking on the talk will be given a 10% voucher for lunch in the cafe. Starting at 11am for approx. 1 hour.  [...]
Monday 18th April, 10am-5pm Bring your bouncing bunnies to enjoy the farm barn bouncy castle and slide, plus animal skittles, giant Jenga and giant Connect 4 all in the glorious Commandery gardens. Once you’ve finished bouncing, see if you can find all the eggs hidden around the museum to receive a chocolatey treat, then get creative and design and colour in your very own Easter egg. Normal admission prices apply plus [...]
