Events at the Museum
These free events are taking place at the museum.
Tootles Tinies for Under 5s
- Thursday, 13 November: Riversley Ducks
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: George Eliot Fellowship Readings
- Friday, 24 October 2025
- 12:30pm to 1:30pm
- Booking required
The George Eliot Fellowship returns to the Museum to bring its annual programme of readings and poems from our locally born and world famous author George Eliot. 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: Odd Socks
- Saturday, 1 November 2025
- 10:30am to 3:30pm
We invite you to celebrate your own uniqueness as part of Anti-bullying Week. Decorate an 'odd sock' to reflect yourself, add a positive message and add it to our 'odd socks washing line'. 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: The History of Coventry Canal
- Saturday, 15 November 2025
- 11am to 3:30pm
To mark the anniversary of the first boat carrying coal into Coventry Canal Basin, we’ll be exploring the history of canals through Museum objects. Get handling barge ware, photographs, paintings and see local land agent, Robert Evan’s diary. 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.