Events at the Museum

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The George Eliot portrait, with Cllrs Hughes and Saru, Andrew Sim and Joyce Redfern

These free events are taking place at the museum.

Tootles Tinies for Under 5s

  • Thursday, 9 April 2026 - April Showers

Calling all pre-schoolers, join us on a special Thursday of every month, between 11am and 12pm for storytelling, singing and crafting.

Be prepared to join in, make some noise and have some fun. No need to book just drop in. All children must be accompanied by an adult. This is a free event, but donations welcomed. 


Friday Lunchtime Talks: How to be Good!  Storytelling and Morality in Victorian Narrative Paintings by Jo Walton

  • Friday, 17 April 2026
  • 12:30pm to 1:30pm
  • Booking required

Like us, the Victorians loved a good story.  Let us see the rise of narrative paintings that told moral stories with all the verve and excitement of modern day soap operas. Booking is essential. 

To book, email museum@nuneatonandbedworth.gov.uk, or call the museum on 024 7637 6158. This is a free event, but donations welcomed.


FREE Saturday Make and Takes:  Shopping Bag

  • Saturday, 2 May 2026
  • 10:30am to 3:30pm

In connection with our Markets Exhibition we will designing our own shopping bag. 

No booking required, just drop in.  All children must be accompanied by an adult.  All activities are free but donations welcomed.


Hands On History Saturdays: Plastics

  • Saturday, 18 April 2026
  • 11am to 3:30pm

Marking Earth Day we will be exploring the theme of "planet vs plastic".   All children must be accompanied by an adult. The activity is free but donations welcomed.


 

Museum and Art Gallery

Address: Riversley Park, Coton Road, Nuneaton, CV11 5TU

Telephone: 024 7637 6158