Events
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February
Looking for something to liven up this half term? Why not come along to Erasmus Darwin House and enjoy some
wintry fun with our snowdrop themed children’s activities. Inspired by our plant of the month, kids can make their own snowdrops, show their creative side with drawing and colouring activities and learn all about the winter flowers with a fun facts trail. Curator Alison Wallis said, “Kids will love making snowdrops with our simple but ingenious design.” There is also the chance to explore the beautiful herb garden, hunt down some interesting flowery facts and see the snowdrops in bloom.
The activities will take place from Thursday 16th to Sunday 19th February between 12 & 4pm. Normal admission charges apply but all activities are included free of charge.
March
On Thursday 1st March TV personality Charles Hanson will be back at Darwin House with his team for another Antiques Discovery Day. To find out more about your hidden treasures, bring them to the museum between 10am and 4pm. Entry is free but a small charge if £1 per item will be charged.
Our National Science & Engineering Week activities will be on Saturday 10th March between 12 & 4pm. Fun family activities will take place throughout the afternoon on a drop in basis but a demonstration of the Nylon Rope Trick will take place at 12.30 and 2.30pm.
Make a Gift for Mothers Day on Saturday 17th March! Pop in to the museum between 12 & 4pm to make a card and decorate a biscuit to give to your mum. The museum will be free to enter for the day but there is a small donation of £2 for the activities. A tea room will be available on the day selling refreshments and homemade cakes.
April
Over the Easter break we will have children activities available in the museum – more information to come.
On Saturday 14th April we will be holding a Volunteer Open Day (well, an open ‘afternoon’ really!) between 1pm & 3pm for anyone who thinks they might be interested in volunteering at Darwin House. It will give you a chance to meet our current volunteers so they can give you a first hand account of what it’s like to work here. Volunteering can be a great way to keep you occupied whether you’re trying to get back into the work place or not. It can also introduce you to some new people. You do not have to be a historian or scientist to work here, so come have a chat over a cuppa!
We’re very excited to have Gillian Crumpton of the Ironbridge Gorge Costume Project coming to the mseum on 26th April to give a talk entitled The Changing Shape of Fashion: From the Georgians to the New Look. This talk will celebrate the changes in fashion styles over the last 250 years. It will start at 7pm and tickets are £5 each. Booking is advisable as spaces are limited.
May
Over the weekend of 19th & 20th May (date TBC) the House will be holding a Craft Fair – A Celebration of Volunteer Talents, an event to celebrate the many talents of our wonderful volunteers. Stalls will be all around the House selling crafts, cakes, gifts and lots more! There will also be a tea room to relax in while enjoying some spring shopping! Free entry all weekend!
June
Come see us at the Lichfield & Greenhill Bower on Monday 4th June!
Fathers Day last year was a resounding success with many people turning up to enjoy a pork bun and pint of beer so we’ll be repeating it this year in our Pork Bap & Beer event on Sunday 17th June between 12 & 3pm. Bring dad over for lunch in our beautiful herb garden.
Half term activities will be inspired by the Jubilee and take the theme of Great British Tea Party - pop in during the regular museum opening times to make some bunting, napkin holders and decorate a plate. Usual admission applies but activities are free.
July
We will be having our usual stall at the Festival Market. Darwin’s Delights will be selling books and bric-a-brac.
August
Our usual Wacky Wednesdays activities will continue this summer every Wednesday throughout August. Book in for a slot, either 11.30am-1pm or 2pm-3.30pm. Each week will have a different theme – Jubilee, Olympics, the Georgian Child, Treasure Hunt, Make It! – suitable for children aged 5-12 years. £2 per child and parents must stay.
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Science on Saturdays is a monthly workshop for children aged 7-11 and continues in 2012 from Saturday 7th January. All welcome! For the years programme please click here .
For more information on any of the above events please call 01543 306260.