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Saturday 1 June 2024, 11am - 12noon | Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum A talk by Pamela Gerrish Nunn, author & professor of Art History & Theory at Canterbury University, New Zealand. In the 1938 book Women of To-day, Laura Knight was declared to be 'at the top of the tree', one of the leading artists of the day and an inspiration to other women. This illustrated talk looks at Knight in [...]
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 [...]
Tuesdays to Thursdays, 10.30am - 12noon, in the summer holidays | The Commandery The Commandery's family mornings are here all summer long! Through the holidays, children can enjoy creative activities, fun family trails, listen to stories, have fun in the gardens and more in Amazing Oceans, Medieval Quest, and Fairytale Adventures. Every session ends with a story, drink and a biscuit. Aimed at children from pre-school ages to 10 years. Find [...]
Major donor spearheads development at Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum 1 March 2022 Professor Rolf Olsen to donate a six-figure sum to expand museum’s art collection and create a regionally significant art gallery for the city Donation galvanises first major developments at Art Gallery & Museum in 30 years Worcestershire Heritage, Art and Museums Charity set up to encourage more charitable donations Worcester philanthropist Professor Rolf Olsen is making a [...]
All day, Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 February 2024 | The Commandery Come face to face with the past at The Commandery's biggest weekend of the year! Explore living history encampments and watch marvellous military displays at Worcester's historic Commandery.* The site will be alive with performances by musicians and dancers, and you can learn about traditional crafts too. Encounter reenactors throughout the beautiful Grade-1 listed building and gardens, where they’ll [...]
Media Release 20 April 2023 Discover volunteering at The Commandery, Worcester Volunteering event Sunday 7 May, 11.30am – 1pm Worcester’s historic Commandery is looking for volunteers to support the museum and its activities and is calling on anyone interested to attend a volunteer recruitment event on Sunday 7 May, at The Commandery, Worcester. The Commandery offers a variety of public-facing and behind-the-scenes opportunities for volunteers, such as greeting visitors, helping to [...]
Bank Holiday Monday 26 August 2024, 10am - 4pm | The Commandery Circus entertainer Steve Kaos is at The Commandery for one day only! 🎪 Head out into the beautiful gardens for a day of circus skills workshops and performances. What's on through the day Workshop | 10.30 - 11.30am Performance | 12noon Workshop | 1.30 - 2.30pm Performance | 3pm You can explore The Commandery with the fun circus-themed family [...]
Sunday 10 March 2024, 10am - 3pm | The Commandery Enjoy a great family day out at The Commandery on Mothers' Day this spring! Mums get free entry with a ticket-paying child, and there'll be fun colouring in for children too - as well as the nature play area. Pop into the wonderful independent café Commandery Coffee by the canal to round off your visit. No need to book. Plan your [...]
Various dates and times in October | The Commandery After-dark tours are back at The Commandery for 2024! Explore one of the oldest buildings in Worcester by torchlight this October... The Commandery is once again opening its gates on autumn nights for you to discover its ghostly secrets. Hear about strange sightings and mysterious rumours as you uncover the history of the building in a guided tour with a Halloween twist. [...]
News release For Immediate Release Monday 22 July 2024 This summer, Hartlebury Castle is bringing the fun of the seaside to the Worcestershire countryside, where visitors can enjoy seaside-themed crafts, activities and trails. Celebrate the summer by decorating a tealight-holder lighthouse, creating a seagull puppet, and making a kite and flying it at the Castle (wind permitting!) Activities are on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 30 July to 22 August. A [...]
