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On the first Tuesday of each month 11am – 3pm the doors to the Victorian Steward's Chemist Shop will be open for you to take a peek inside and hear the fascinating story of how it came from Worcester's High Street.
Join Museums Worcestershire's curators on the 2nd Tuesday of each month for a series of talks about the collections. This bite size talk will focus on the city's beautiful collection of period costume. Bite size talks are 30mins, starting at 1pm and cost £3 per person. Please book your tickets at the Art Gallery desk.
Tuesday 18 – Friday 21 February Delve into a world of mythical creatures at Hartlebury Castle! Follow the fairy trail around the Castle, make your own unicorn or dragon bookmarks and create a pixie door to take home. Find out more about visit to Hartlebury Castle here. Additional charge of £2 per child applies for the day's craft activities. Standard admission applies.
Create a 3D work of the Mayflower ship and the ocean beneath her. Plus enjoy Mayflower activity trails throughout the week. Part of the Mayflower400 exhibition, celebrating the 400th anniversary of the Pilgrim's voyage to the USA.
On V.J. weekend 15-16 August 2020, Hartlebury Castle will be running a small event to celebrate. On this weekend only, you will only be able to visit if you have pre-booked. Please see Hartlebury Castle main website for details and booking.
Saturday 3 September, 10am to 5pm | The Commandery The Worcester Reenactors commemorate 371 years since the Battle of Worcester, the final battle of the Civil War. See exciting drills and displays followed by the parade. Usual admission to The Commandery applies.
Using artefacts from the Museums Worcestershire and partner collections, this exhibition will explore how our future was changed for ever by the First World War. From Saturday 3rd February - Saturday 10th November 2018 WW1's legacy was a wide impact on life in the C20th, making changes in class structure, politics, fashion, food production as well as our national defence.
Go Behind the Scenes at the Art Gallery & Museum: explore Mr Steward’s Chemist Shop Join our Social History Curator to explore the recreated Victorian Chemist shop. Discover which medicines you would need to treat your 19th century aches and ailments. To book your ticket, please call 01905 25371 or email gallerymuseum@museumsworcestershire.org.uk.
Box of Victorian-inspired artefacts to facilitate learning in the classroom Contents A lace-making bobbin A hand made table mat A shawl A small copper saucepan A candle stick A pin cushion for hat pins A wool winder A toasting fork A phonograph case A pair of goffering tongs for creating small pleats, usually on blouses and nightgowns A pair of glove stretchers A small photograph in a frame A necklace [...]
Box of Victorian Inventions artefacts to facilitate learning in the classroom Contents 1960s transistor radio 1960s dial telephone Kodak 620 box camera Modern light bulb Penny farthing toy 2 boxes safety matches Framed first photograph Glass ‘Penny Lick’ Ice Cream bowl Victorian Christmas card Images of stamps old and new Image of Victorian comic book Timeline of inventions Information cards about famous Victorian inventors Find the latest price list [...]
