Events at the Museum

Bonfire Night
Guy Fawkes

These free events are taking place at the museum.

Tootles Tinies for Under 5s

  • Thursday, 12 June: Butterflies

Calling all pre-schoolers, join us on a special Thursday of every month, between 11:00am and 12:00pm 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 - "The First 100 Years of the BBC" by Dave Andrews

  • Friday, 20 June  
  • 12:30pm to 1:30pm
  • Booking required

This illustrated talk tells the story of events during a century of the BBC from the early days under Lord Reith through to the present. 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:  Garden Wildlife Week

  • Saturday, 7 June 2025
  • 10:30am to 3:30pm

To celebrate Garden Wildlife Week, we will be making a selection of natural crafts to encourage biodiversity in your gardens. 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

Saturday, 14 June: Journeys at Sea

  • 11:00am to 3:15pm

This month it is World Oceans Day and so we'll be diving into a nautical adventure through the Museum's collection of seafaring objects. No need to book, just pop along and meet one of our Museum Access Assistants. All children must be accompanied by an adult. The activity is free but donations welcomed.

Whitsun Half-term Holiday Fun - FREE Make and Takes

  • Friday, 30 May: Make a flapping butterfly

Join us for some fun Make & Takes over the school Holidays. Activities run from 11:00am until 3:30pm and there is no need to book, just drop in. 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