Museum and Art Gallery Events

FREE SATURDAY EVENT DAYS

The Museum & Art Gallery runs FREE Saturday Event Days on the first Saturday of every month except January. Meet a character from history, listen to a story or work with an artist. These special days promise a lot of fun for everyone!

No need to book. Just drop-in and take part. Children must be accompanied by an adult and at busy times you may be asked to wait.

Saturday 6 July 2013, 11am - 4pm

Get Well The Victorian way

Septimus Ringwood, the celebrated medicine man, circa 1895, returns to reflect the times before the National Health Service where anyone requiring medical treatment would have to pay. Professor Ringwood would be seen at markets and fairs selling quack medicines. He also has a sideline in pulling teeth.

Saturday 3 August 2013, 11am - 4pm

The Tudor Barber-Surgeon

In an era of folklore and strong superstitions, Barber-Surgeon Orlando Ringwood treats wounds, pulls teeth and can remove boils - but would you trust him with your life!? Young visitors can make their own Tudor crown - choose whether you are Red or White!

Saturday 7 September, 11am -4pm

Votes For Women!

To accompany the "Dressing Downton" exhibition, visitors will have a chance to meet 2 characters - a suffragette and a policeman - and hear their views on the role of women during the Edwardian era. There will also be an opportunity to listen to the popular music of the time. Younger visitors can make their own protest badge!

Saturday 14 September 2013, 10.30am - 4pm

Heritage Open Day

The plans for Nuneaton Museum & Art Gallery were made by Edward Ferdinand Melly in 1913. Join a member of the Museum Team to celebrate this important centenary by taking a close look at some of the first artefacts to be obtained for the Museum's collections.

Saturday 5 October 2013, 11am - 4pm

The Big Draw

The Campaign For Drawing has one aim: to get everyone drawing! So sharpen your pencils and bring your inks and join us to complete a giant mural of the Museum and Riversley Park.

No need to book. Just drop-in and take part. Children must be accompanied by an adult and at busy times you may be asked to wait.