Tuesday 24th April, 12.30pm
Seal boxes are bronze containers which occur in a variety of sizes and shapes. They were attached to sealed documents and protected the impression of an intaglio enclosed within it. Join Georgina to hear about their significance and see examples from the museums collection.
Museum gallery talks take place at 12.30pm, and are included in admission. Free to season ticket holders.
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Gloucestershire Pilgrims – Day school With Tim Porter
Thursday 12th April, 10am- 4pm
Here in Gloucestershire, medieval pilgrims could visit some of England’s most miraculous and mysterious shrines: a boy saint, a Royal martyr, even the blood of Christ, along with some of the greatest churches in Christendom. Explore some of the most beautiful buildings in the county with Tim Porter following in the footsteps of pilgrims to Gloucestershire. This talk will feature slides from Tewkesbury Abbey, Gloucester Cathedral, Hailes Abbey, Winchcombe Abbey.
Adult day schools cost: £28 per person or £25.50 to season ticket holders (lunch not included). Booking is essential. Tel: 01285 655611
Fabergé Egg Cosy – Family Drop in
Thursday 12th April, 10.30am-12pm
Continuing on our Easter theme, make your own Fabergé egg cosy, inspired by beautiful Fabergé eggs. You can take this home and keep your egg warm with it for an Easter treat!
Family drop-ins are suitable for children aged 3 and above. Cost £1 for activity only, or included in the price of admission. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please note that last admissions will be 10 minutes before the end of each drop-in session.
Origami Hare – Family Drop in
Thursday 5th April, 10.30am-12pm
With Easter in mind, make your own Origami Hare – just like the one on our famous Hare mosaic.
Family drop-ins are suitable for children aged 3 and above. Cost £1 for activity only, or included in the price of admission. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please note that last admissions will be 10 minutes before the end of each drop-in session.
Mad Monks and Medieval Maidens Family Drop-in
Wednesday 4th and Wednesday 11th April, 10.30am-12pm
Cirencester once had a marvelous and powerful Abbey, which was ruined during the time of King Henry VIII. But who lived in the Abbey and what did they look like? Come over to the Museum and explore life in the medieval abbey and create your own clay tile with the head of a medieval figure to take home.
Family drop-ins are suitable for children aged 3 and above. Cost £1 for activity only, or included in the price of admission. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please note that last admissions will be 10 minutes before the end of each drop-in session.
Mad Monks and Medieval Maidens – Family Drop in
Wednesday 4th and Wednesday 11th April, 10.30am-12pm
Cirencester once had a marvelous and powerful Abbey, which was ruined during the time of King Henry VIII. But who lived in the Abbey and what did they look like? Come over to the Museum and explore life in the medieval abbey and create your own clay tile with the head of a medieval figure to take home.
Family drop-ins are suitable for children aged 3 and above. Cost £1 for activity only, or included in the price of admission. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please note that last admissions will be 10 minutes before the end of each drop-in session.
Bold as Brass – Family Drop – in
Tuesday 3rd and Tuesday 10th April, 10.30am-12pm
The fashion for monumental brasses began in the 13th century and many still survive and can be seen in churches today. Find out a bit more about some of the brasses which can be seen locally and try your hand at brass rubbing.
Family drop-ins are suitable for children aged 3 and above. Cost £1 for activity only, or included in the price of admission. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please note that last admissions will be 10 minutes before the end of each drop-in session.
Bold as Brass Family Drop – in
Tuesday 3rd and Tuesday 10th April, 10.30am-12pm
The fashion for monumental brasses began in the 13th century and many still survive and can be seen in churches today. Find out a bit more about some of the brasses which can be seen locally and try your hand at brass rubbing.
Family drop-ins are suitable for children aged 3 and above. Cost £1 for activity only, or included in the price of admission. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please note that last admissions will be 10 minutes before the end of each drop-in session.
“WORDS” Stroud Foto Forum Exhibition
Foto Forum (established in 1992), is a small group of independent photographers based in Gloucestershire. The group provides opportunities for photographers to work together on specific themes with the aim of exhibiting their work locally.
The 8 photographers who make up the group are: Judy Bill; Bill Henley; Mike Komarnyckyj; Jonathan Leach; Margaret Lister (Founder of the Group); Anthony Moth; Ian Peters and Carlos Ordonez.
The theme for this exhibition is “Words”. Each member of the group approaches the subject in their own unique style, so we have a range of exciting themes – Judy Bill finds a glimpse of text can be more intriguing than the whole, Mike Komarnyckyj looks at unusual writings on tombstones, Jonathan Leach includes words on his images of plants and flowers, Ian Peters chooses a poem and illustrates it with seagulls and seascapes and Margaret Lister has taken portraits of interesting people and used their words.
Entry to the museum’s temporary exhibition space is free.
Rural Cinema Film Choice TBC
Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th March at 2.15pm
The Corinium Museum takes part in the Cotswold District Council Rural Cinema Scheme, showing a film once a month. Film titles are released approx. 4 – 6 weeks in advance. To find out which film will be showing contact the Corinium Museum or see our poster in the window.
Cost: £4.50, £3.75 (Concessions and season ticket holders). Booking recommended.
For film selection please Tel: 01285 655611