Upcoming Events
July 2020
“In Bloom” Online Art Exhibition by the Lichfield Society of Artists – Flower Painting Group In conjunction with Erasmus Darwin House
This small exhibition is the work of a group of Lichfield artists who all have an interest in floral art. They normally meet once a month to paint together at Lichfield Fire Station. They use a variety of mediums from watercolour through pastel, pencil, acrylic, silk painting to textile art, and even digital art. They are very pleased to be able to collaborate with Erasmus Darwin House. PLEASE NOTE: All the images shown are the original work of the artist and cannot…
Find out more »September 2020
2020 Lunar Lectures – 17th and 18th Century Silversmiths.
by Craig O'Donnell, Birmingham Assay Office.
Find out more »Cellar Tour
Our monthly cellar tour allows access to part of the museum normally closed to visitors. Our tour guide will take you through the rooms in the cellar, showing you where the housekeeper lived and giving you information on the uses for the cellar when Erasmus lived here. Booking recommended but not essential
Find out more »Dr D’s Science Club
Science club for children aged 7-11 years. Sessions cost £5 per child, with reductions for siblings One adult may attend with their children if they wish. Booking recommended
Find out more »October 2020
Cellar Tour
Our monthly cellar tour allows access to part of the museum normally closed to visitors. Our tour guide will take you through the rooms in the cellar, showing you where the housekeeper lived and giving you information on the uses for the cellar when Erasmus lived here. Booking recommended but not essential
Find out more »2020 Lunar Lectures – Seminar Day – The Life of Joseph Banks – POSTPONED UNTIL 2021
Sir Joseph Banks and the World of Medicine by Dr Patrick Kaye Dr Patrick Kaye will review both Banks’s medical and family history and consider the role Banks, as President of The Royal Society (PRS), played in the development of medical science in the 18th century. There will be some informed speculation on his emotional and physical health based on writings in his Endeavour journal, and references to contemporaneous medical personalities during his 42 years as PRS. The Enlightenment of…
Find out more »November 2020
Dr D’s Science Club
Science club for children aged 7-11 years. Sessions cost £5 per child, with reductions for siblings One adult may attend with their children if they wish. Booking recommended
Find out more »Cellar Tour
Our monthly cellar tour allows access to part of the museum normally closed to visitors. Our tour guide will take you through the rooms in the cellar, showing you where the housekeeper lived and giving you information on the uses for the cellar when Erasmus lived here. Booking recommended but not essential
Find out more »December 2020
Cellar Tour
Our monthly cellar tour allows access to part of the museum normally closed to visitors. Our tour guide will take you through the rooms in the cellar, showing you where the housekeeper lived and giving you information on the uses for the cellar when Erasmus lived here. Booking recommended but not essential
Find out more »Desmond King-Hele Memorial Lecture
Full details and tickets will be available shortly
Find out more »January 2021
Dr D’s Science Club
Science club for children aged 7-11 years. Sessions cost £5 per child, with reductions for siblings One adult may attend with their children if they wish. Booking recommended
Find out more »February 2021
Dr D’s Science Club
Science club for children aged 7-11 years. Sessions cost £5 per child, with reductions for siblings One adult may attend with their children if they wish. Booking recommended
Find out more »March 2021
Dr D’s Science Club – Provisional date
Drop in and meet the scientists. Science club for children aged 7-11 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking recommended
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