County’s museums celebrate Heritage Open Day
Warwick’s’ museums are organising a series of free special events to mark Heritage Open Day
On 6th September Sara Wear, Senior Keeper of Archaeology will be at the Market Hall Museum talking about the hidden stories behind some of the objects on display in the archaeology gallery beginning at 12.30pm.
On 7th September join Steven Falk, Senior Keeper of Natural History for the Big Tree Hunt, a talk on the fascinating trees of Warwickshire’s parks and gardens meeting at Market Hall Museum, Warwick at 12.30pm.
Polecats & Pottery takes place that same day with a behind the scenes look at Warwickshire Museum’s Field Services with the archaeologists and ecologists who inhabit the Butts at The Butts. Visitors are invited to drop in any time between 10.30am – 3pm.
On Saturday 8th September Chalk and Starch visitors can meet Miss Roach the Victorian Schoolmistress and the Victorian laundry maid at St John’s House Museum between 10am – 4pm. Booking is essential as spaces are limited.
To book please call 01926 412034.
Warwickshire County Record Office is inviting the public through its doors on Saturday 8th, allowing them to view some of the documents and learn about the history of the site.
Younger visitors, whilst welcome on the tour, will also have the chance to take part in the popular children’s activities, which will run alongside the tours. Children under 8 need to be accompanied by an adult.
The County Record Office will be running two free tours at 2pm and 3pm. Places are limited so it is recommended that you book in advance by calling 01926 738959.
Michelle Phillips, visitor services manager for Warwickshire Museums, said: This series of events is our chance to celebrate the diverse heritage of the county and the diverse services offered by its various museums. Each will specialize on a particular aspect of the county’s history, from its archaeological past through to authentic medieval documents right up to recreating life in Victorian times. We look forward to meeting as many members of the public and sharing Warwickshire’s tradition with them.”
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