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April 2022
Flower Painting Exhibition
Erasmus Darwin House is delighted to host an exhibition from the Lichfield Society of Artists, Flower Painting group. The exhibition is currently on display in our exhibition room until 5 June 2022. Normal admission fee to the museum applies.
Find out more »May 2022
Itchy feet: the finest medical travellers of all time by Simon Chaplin and Natasha McEnroe
The next in our series of Lunar Lectures for 2022 is "Itchy feet: the finest medical travellers of all time" by Simon Chaplin and Natasha McEnroe. Throughout history, medicine and travel have gone hand in hand. Join medical curators and tour leaders Natasha McEnroe and Simon Chaplin as they tell the stories of six amazing men and women who combined medical know-how with an ambition to see the world. Come prepared to cast your vote for the finest medical traveller of all…
Find out more »June 2022
Art Exhibition – Textiles of Staffordshire Landscapes by Jo Hill
An exhibition of semi abstract mixed media textiles Jo Hill creates original textile art inspired by the natural world, often from country walks in Staffordshire, where she will see an image that captures her eye, a particular grouping of colours or a sense of movement. She begins by making a print screen with her design, and then uses a breakdown printing technique to print a selection of fabrics to use as a starting point. She works intuitively and layers…
Find out more »Ever wondered what went on behind this door?
Have you ever wondered what went on behind this door? Now you can find out on our cellar tour. Adults £3.50 Children £2 Please note : the floor in the cellar is uneven and is accessed by a small set of steps. Tickets available here
Find out more »November 2022
Eerie Tales for Dark Nights
As the nights draw in and the spooks come out, Lichfield Storytellers will bring you a deliciously chilling collection of stories. Come and hear yarns of mystery, hauntings and horror: the lover who cared too much; the Scottish piper who made a terrible bargain; the family at the mercy of a sinister servant, and much more. Some of these tales are creepy, some are poignant, some are even funny – just don’t walk home alone! Includes a glass of wine…
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