Past Events
October 2023
Ancient Myths, Modern Masculinities: Toxic Masculinity in Greek Myth RetellingsÂ
Lunar Lecture series The genre of contemporary feminist adaptations of Greek myth is popular and proliferating, with new books being added to the literary landscape almost daily in an attempt to match the voracious appetite that present-day readers have for familiar, ancient stories told in exciting, modern ways. Contemporary authors are using ancient myths to narrate contemporary concerns within feminism, including #MeToo, rape culture, and LGBTQ+ rights. They are also utilising the Greek gods and heroes to parse out concerns…
Find out more »Free Children’s Halloween Craft Activities
Free Halloween craft activities for children. No booking necessary. Call in between 11am and 3pm. Dressing up encouraged! Free entry for under 11's to the museum. Adults £5.
Find out more »November 2023
Lichfield’s Largest Jigsaw Sale
Lichfield Largest Jigsaw Sale returns again this year. The museum will be closed to visitors for the duration of the sale of preloved and new jigsaws. All money raised will go to support the Erasmus Darwin Foundation. If anyone has any jigsaws they would like to donate please drop them into the museum between 11am and 4pm Mon-Sun. We can often collect the jigsaws if required.
Find out more »Coronation Antics The Uncrowned Georgian Queens – FULLY BOOKED
Who was imprisoned in a castle and never set foot on English soil? Who was banned from the coronation and not allowed access when she hammered on the doors? Who died in childbirth when she was heir? The reasons why? Come and listen!
Find out more »Lichfield Storytellers The Chime of Midnight – FULLY BOOKED
Lichfield Storytellers love creepy stories; they had so much fun last year telling tales of spooks and spectres that they're back again with more of their favourite ghostly, strange and unsettling stories. Come and hear chilling tales of things that lurk in the shadows, of the danger of tempting fate and of voices from beyond the grave!
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