Events at the Museum
These free events are taking place at the museum.
Tootles Tinies for Under 5s
- Thursday, 17 September: Museum Clock
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: Harry Houdini by Steve Short
- Friday, 25 September
- 12:30pm to 1:30pm
- Booking required
Houdini's life as a stunt performer and illusionist is explored in detail as we celebrate the centenary of his death. This charismatic performer is shown in this illustrated talk with photos.
Steve may even demonstrate one of Houdini's remarkable escapes! 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: Creepy-crawly
- Saturday, 5 September
- 10:30am to 3:30pm
Make your own pipe cleaner creepy-crawly.
No booking required, just drop in. All children must be accompanied by an adult. All activities are free but donations welcomed.The activity is free but donations welcomed.
Hands On History Saturdays: Object Timeline Challenge
- Saturday, 19 September
- 11am until 3:30pm
It's your turn to celebrate this year's Heritage Open Day. Take a look at some objects we've got out of storage and guess how old they are? All children must be accompanied by an adult. The activity is free but donations welcomed.
Children's FREE Activities for School Summer Holidays
Join us for some make 'n' take crafty activities inspired by the Athletics.
- Thursdays: 10.30am until 1pm and 1.30pm until 4pm
- Fridays: 10.30am until 1pm and 1.30pm until 4pm
- Thursday 27 August: Make and decorate your own paper plate frisbee
- Friday 28 August: Make your own Commonwealth Medal
- The activity is free but donations welcomed.
Celebrating Nuneaton - Saturday 5 September
This will be taking place on Saturday 5 September from 12 to 6pm in Riversley Park. The Museum will be hosting stalls in the Yellow Gallery from Festival Of Arts, Art Alert, Nuneaton & North Warwickshire Family History Group, Heidi Prendergast/Arts in Action and Warwickshire Wildlife Fund will be having a stall outside. We also have a creepy crawly make and take for our younger visitors. All children must be accompanied by an adult. No booking required, just pop along. The activity is free but donations welcomed.