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, 12 March 2026 - Safari Animals

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: Daughters of the Soil - Simon Gulliver

  • Friday, 6 March 2026
  • 12:30pm to 1:30pm
  • Booking required

This is not only about garden design but the important contribution to plant science and seed development made by women. 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:  Paper Plate Maze

  • Saturday, 7 March 2026
  • 10:30am to 3:30pm

To celebrate British Science Week, we will be making paper plate mazes.   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: Heard it on the Radio

  • Saturday, 21 February 2026
  • 11am to 3:30pm

We will be exploring the radio's role in communication, along with advertisements, listings and local radio star - Norman Painting, aka Phil Archer. All children must be accompanied by an adult. The activity is free but donations welcomed.


Family Events Day:  Victorian Family Events Day

  • Saturday, 21 March 2026
  • 11am to 4pm

Meet the Victorians and find out about what life was like 150 years ago.  Get a closer look at objects that once belonged to Nuneaton novelist, George Eliot.  Try your hand at some Victorian games and toys. Drop in, no booking required.

 All children must be accompanied by an adult. The activity is free but donations always welcomed.

Museum and Art Gallery

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

Telephone: 024 7637 6158