Events at the Museum
These free events are taking place at the museum.
Tootles Tinies for Under 5s
- Thursday, 16 July: Butterflies Flutter By
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: Nuneaton Market Place by Peter Lee
- Friday, 10 July 2026
- 12:30pm to 1:30pm
- Booking required
As the Borough continues to celebrate 800 years of Nuneaton Market, Nuneaton Local History Group provides a slide show of the market in the 19th Century and the pubs surrounding it.
To book, email museum@nuneatonandbedworth.gov.uk, or call 024 7637 6158. This is a free event, but donations welcomed.
Friday Lunchtime Talks: Chocks Away! with Paul Thompson
- Friday, 17 July 2026
- 12:30pm to 1:30pm
- Booking required
Find out about four important roles within the RAF during WW2. Paul brings his mix of insight and objects on a serious period of history.
To book, email museum@nuneatonandbedworth.gov.uk, or call 024 7637 6158. This is a free event, but donations welcomed.
FREE Saturday Make and Takes: Fashion Sunglasses
- Saturday, 4 July 2026
- 10:30am to 3:30pm
Make your own fashion sunglasses to view the world in a different way.
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: Fans
- Saturday, 18 July 2026
- 11am until 3:30pm
Handle a range of varied fans which come from all over the globe, including Japan and one used in a musical production of The Mikado. All children must be accompanied by an adult. The activity is free but donations welcomed.
Children's FREE Activities for School Summer Holidays - starting 23 July
Join us for some make 'n' take crafty activities inspired by our Temporary Exhibitions.
- Thursdays: 10.30am until 1pm and 1.30om until 4pm
- Fridays: 10.30am until 1pm and 1.30pm until 4pm
Park Life Reads - 1 August 2026 - FREE Family Event Day
Rejoining with Warwickshire Libraries, to bring you Park Life Reads event in Riversley Park. Find out about medieval life and Nuneaton Market. You will be able to meet a medieval trader and a musician. There will be trails to follow and a chance to make a bookmark.
No need to book, just drop in. All children must be accompanied by an adult. This is a free event, but donations welcomed.