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Colchester and Ipswich Museums
What's
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| Tuesday 8th April – Tuesday 20th May 2008. EVERY TUESDAY (excluding Easter) |
| Tuesday Story-time @ Christchurch Mansion, Ipswich |
| Don’t miss an enchanting programme of storytelling sessions at Christchurch Mansion throughout March, April and May. The sessions which last 45 minutes – 1 hour are ideal for children aged 2 – 6 and can be enjoyed absolutely free. Sessions start at 1.30pm and can be enjoyed in comfortable surroundings, with mats and cushions to sit on. Children must be accompanied by an adult. |
| Venue: Christchurch Mansion |
| 24 April to 22 May 2008. Summer Term 2008. Spring Term 2008. Thursdays Only |
| Stay & Play! @ Colchester's Natural History Museum |
| These sessions are for parents, carers and their children 2½ to 4 years old. This is a weekly activity hour for adults and children to have fun exploring our natural history museum through play, art and craft activities, stories and rhymes. Thursday mornings,10am to 11am. Booking only on 01206 282941 as places are limited. Only single bookings can be taken- sorry no groups. We are afraid that we cannot accommodate babies and all children must be accompanied. Cost £1 per child per week |
| Venue:Natural History Museum |
| Thursday 1st May - Saturday 31st May 2008 |
| The Great Rat Hunt |
| Free to enter.
Admission charge applies to Colchester Castle, all other museums are free.
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| 2008 is the Year of the Rat and a group of these furry friends are paying a visit to the museums in Colchester. They have decided to play a little game of hide and seek with us and we need your help in tracking them down!
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| Throughout May you can visit Colchester Castle Museum, Hollytrees Museum, the Natural History Museum and Tymperleys Clock Museum to see if you can spot any of them. Just pick up a sheet from any of the museums, then make your way around them, noting down the rat positions as you go. |
| Complete the challenge and hand your answer sheets in at any of the museums. All entries will be put into a prize draw to win one of several prizes including ‘Ratatouille’ on DVD, tickets to the Colchester Castle, and toy rats.
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| You can visit all of the museums in one day, or come back several times throughout May to complete your sheet. It’s up to you!
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| Venue: Colchester Museums |
| Saturday 3rd may 2008 |
| Dragons, Silks and Stories @ Gallery 3, Ipswich Town Hall Galleries |
| An enchanting and FREE day out not to be missed! |
| This May a brand new exhibition opens at Gallery 3, in Ipswich’s Town Hall Galleries. Exploring life in traditional China, the exhibition will feature beautiful objects from the museum service’s collection, many of which have not been seen in public before. |
| See, learn about and explore items and stories that will leave you inspired as you discover life in traditional southern China as it was on the brink of change between 1840 – 1860. |
| Featuring a fine selection of costumes and ornaments you can see beautiful examples of life from this fascinating point in history. See a wedding robe, a dressing table, mirrors, shoes and more. You can also discover more about Taoism and the beliefs of the time through immortals, gods and the work of a priest in popular religion.
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| Take a closer look at daily life with examples of tea pots, cups, tea chests and coolie hats, as well as umbrellas, eating vessels and baskets. Plus, discover martial arts with a wall hanging of Kuan Ti, the God of War, paintings of people exercising with different weapons and examples of actual weapons!
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| Come along and don’t miss this fantastic and free exhibition in the wonderful surroundings of Gallery 3, in Ipswich’s Town Hall Galleries.
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| Venue: Town Hall Galleries |
| Monday 26th – Friday 30th May 2008 |
| 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm.
Book in advance on 01206 282940 or drop into Hollytrees Museum.
£1 per person after normal entrance charge to the castle.
Sorry, we are unable to accept large group bookings.
Suitable for ages 4 - 12.
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| Chinese Kite Making @ Colchester Castle |
| Come along to Colchester Castle and go sky high with ideas when you can make your very own kite! Using all sorts of fabulous shapes and colours you can make a kite of your own design, with the help of our friendly artist. When you have finished making your kite why not go outside and see if you can fly it in the beautiful surroundings of the Caste Park. |
| The Chinese invented kites to fly over castles. By measuring how much string they had to use, and the angle of flight, they knew how far they needed to tunnel to get under and into the castle to attack. |
| Venue: Castle Museum |
| Monday 26th May– Friday 30th May 2008 |
| Museum admission is free.
Fan making at 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm.
Book in advance (10am – 4.45pm) on 01206 282940 or drop into Hollytrees Museum.
£1.50 per person.
Sorry, we are unable to accept large group bookings.
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| Fantastic Fans @ Hollytrees Museum, Colchester |
| Come along to Hollytrees Museum and get in a flap for fans! In this fun and creative workshop you can make your very own fan. Using silk and crepe paper your fan will be a work of art as you hand paint your very own design onto it. Using images of nature as inspiration for the design of your fan you may want to paint butterflies, birds or insects – the choice is yours! |
| Invented by the Chinese, and used as a fashion accessory by the Victorians the fan is a wonderful fashion accessory – especially on a hot summers day. Now you can make your own piece of history. |
| Venue: Hollytrees Museum |
| Monday 26th May– Sunday 1st June 2008 |
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Drop-in activity, 10am – 4:30pm.
50p per child, suitable for ages 6+.
Free admission to Christchurch Mansion.
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| Design the Emperor’s New Clothes @ Christchurch Mansion, Ipswich |
| Are you a fashion designer in the making? Do you love getting creative? Then why not come along to Christchurch Mansion and create some new clothes for a Chinese emperor. |
| In this fun activity session you can make and colour in your own emperor then stand him tall as you make him a fabulous outfit! Once you have designed, created and coloured your masterpiece outfit you can hang it off your emperor with pride. |
| Come along, show off your creative skills and have some fun. |
| Venue: Christchurch Mansion |
| Monday 26th May– Sunday 1st June 2008 |
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Free Activity, 10am – 4:30pm.
Free Admission to Christchurch Mansion.
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| On the Trail of Fashion @ Christchurch Mansion, Ipswich |
| Come along to Christchurch Mansion and discover fashion from throughout the ages in a fun and family friendly quiz trail. |
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Find out a whole host of facts about what people wore in the past 450 years and why. Forget leg warmers from the eighties or reversible jackets from the nineties, we’re talking about some of the most extreme fashions in history.
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| Discover why the Tudor’s wore those silly ruffs around their necks, and why Victorian skirts were so wide. This self guided trail will lead you to some amazing portraits that you will see like you have never seen before, so come along and take part. |
| Venue: Christchurch Mansion |
| Tuesday 27th – Friday 30th May 2008 |
| Free
Drop-in Event.
Sessions at 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2:30pm and 3:30pm.
Free admission to Ipswich Museum.
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| Warrior Tales @ Ipswich Museum, High Street |
| Celebrate Local History Month by coming to Ipswich Museum and hear fascinating stories from the past. |
| Come along and meet our fabulous Anglo-Saxon Warrior and hear his tales of battle and everyday life. Find out who he defeated and why – you’ll be amazed by his fascinating facts! |
| Don’t miss out on this fun and free event that all the family can enjoy as our warrior takes you back 1300 years. |
| Venue: Ipswich Museum |
| Tuesday 27th – Friday 30th May 2008 |
| Bookable Activity, £2 per child. Book by calling 01473 433554.
Sessions start at 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30am, 2pm and 3pm.
Free Admission to Ipswich Museum.
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| Anglo-Saxon Helmet and Sword Making @ Ipswich Museum, High Street |
| Come along to Ipswich Museum and discover more about the fabulous Anglo-Saxons. See beautiful objects in the museum and discover stories from the past before taking part in a fun and creative activity session. |
| Our friendly artist will help you make your very own foam Anglo-Saxon helmet and sword. What will yours be like and what fantastic things will inspire you? |
| Come along, find out and soon you will be ready to lead your own small Ango-Saxon army! |
| Venue: Ipswich Museum |
| Friday 30th May– Sunday 1st June 2008 |
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Free
Drop-in Event.
Sessions at 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2:30pm and 3:30pm.
Free admission to Christchurch Mansion.
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| Meet the Travelling Storyteller @ Christchurch Mansion, Ipswich |
| Come along to Christchurch Mansion this half term and hear tales that will take your imagination on journeys far and wide! |
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Gather around our travelling storyteller to hear her fantastic stories from around the world. Discover what happened when the Emperor decided to be fitted for new clothes and more in this fun storytelling session suitable for all the family.
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| Venue: Christchurch Mansion |
| Saturday 31st May– Sunday 1st June 2008 |
| Free sessions and free admission to the museum.
Drop-in 10.30 – 4.30 on Saturday & 11.30 – 4.30 on Sunday.
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| Meet the Georgian Tea Dealer @ Hollytrees Museum, Colchester |
| In Georgian England, like today, we loved sipping on a good cup of refreshing tea and in this fun activity at Hollytrees Museum you can meet our fabulous tea dealer. |
| Mistress Spencer has sadly fallen on hard times and has decided to make a living selling tea – after all it what’s everybody wants! Come along and see what she has to offer as well as discover more about her tea-related products. Mistress Spencer will tell you about all the different Chinese teas that she has, and how great Chinese tea really is. |
| No tea will be available for sale at the event, however you will be able to smell different types of fabulous tea. |
| Venue: Hollytrees Museum |
| 5 June to 10 July 2008. Spring Term 2008. Thursdays Only |
| Stay & Play! @ Colchester's Natural History Museum |
| These sessions are for parents, carers and their children 2½ to 4 years old. This is a weekly activity hour for adults and children to have fun exploring our natural history museum through play, art and craft activities, stories and rhymes. Thursday mornings,10am to 11am. Booking only on 01206 282941 as places are limited. Only single bookings can be taken- sorry no groups. We are afraid that we cannot accommodate babies and all children must be accompanied. Cost £1 per child per week |
| Venue:Natural History Museum |
| Saturday 5th July 2008 |
| Make Your Own Chinese Art @ Gallery 3, Ipswich Town Hall Galleries |
| Free activity and free entry to Gallery 3.
Drop-in 10am – 4pm.
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| Come along to Gallery 3 and see the enchanting Dragons, Silks and Stories exhibition! There is so much to see and explore that you will be spoilt for choice. Be amazed by the beautiful art and paintings on display in the exhibition, then have a go at our fun art activity. Take your pick from a selection of some of the most beautiful and colourful pieces of art in the exhibition, then have a go at recreating your own version. |
| Venue: Town Hall Galleries |
| Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th July 2008 |
| Free event after normal admission charge to the castle.
Sat 19th July. Drop-in and meet characters 10am – 4.30pm.
Sun 20th July. Drop-in and meet characters 11am – 4.30pm.
Demonstrations at 11am (Sat only), 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm.
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| Yellow Earth Theatre @ Colchester Castle |
| To celebrate the opening of the ‘Guardians to the King’ exhibition you can meet some fabulous Chinese soldiers from the past. Yellow Earth Theatre’s fabulous Chinese warriors will be on hand to tell you all about life in the army in the Han Dynasty, over 2000 years ago. Come along and be amazed by their enchanting stories and skills - you may even be recruited to take part in the fun! |
| Venue: Castle Museum |
| Saturday 19th July to Sunday 2nd November 2008 |
| Guardians to the King: Terracotta Treasures from Ancient China @ Colchester Castle |
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| Don’t miss Colchester Castle’s most stunning exhibition to date featuring 43 miniature terracotta figures from the Chinese Han Dynasty. This is only the second time these figures have ever been out of China and their first visit to the UK. |
| The miniature figures, from Xuzhou Museum in Jiangsu Province China, are 2,000 years old and represent soldiers, officials, dancers, musicians and cavalry horses. Working in partnership with Essex County Council, Colchester and Ipswich Museum Service is delighted to be hosting this blockbuster exhibition as part of the Jiangsu Festival. |
| Venue: Castle Museum |
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| Thursday 24th July 2008 |
| Drop-in 2pm – 4pm |
| Out of the Box – Bringing Costume to Life @ Christchurch Mansion, Ipswich |
| Beadwork. Don’t miss your chance to see some of Colchester and Ipswich Museum Service’s most beautiful costume as they come out of their boxes! Hosted by the costume curator you will see all kinds of items from beadwork to needlework and childrenswear. |
| Venue: Christchurch Mansion |
| Thursday 24th July – Sunday 31st August 2008 |
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Ipswich Museum open Tuesday – Saturday, 10am - 5pm.
Gallery 3, Town Hall open Tuesday – Saturday, 10am - 5pm.
Christchurch Mansion open Monday – Sunday, 10am - 5pm.
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| The Silk Trail @ Ipswich Museum, Christchurch Mansion and Gallery 3 |
| Every day over the summer holidays you can enjoy a fun quiz trail at Christchurch Mansion, Ipswich Museum and the Dragons, Silks and Stories exhibition at Gallery 3 in the Town Hall Galleries. In the quiz trail you can learn more about the museums and how many of their fascinating objects were inspired by, or came from the East. Plus, everyone that completes a quiz trail form will be entered into a prize draw, for the chance to win a fabulous prize. |
| Venue: Christchurch Mansion Town Hall Galleries Ipswich Museum |
| Monday 28th July – Friday 1st August 2008 |
| Free event after normal admission charge to the castle.
Drop-in and meet characters 10am – 4.30pm.
Demonstrations at 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm.
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| Yellow Earth Theatre @ Colchester Castle |
| Another chance to come along and meet some fabulous Chinese soldiers from the past. Yellow Earth Theatre’s fabulous Chinese warriors will be on hand to tell you all about life in the army in the Han Dynasty, over 2000 years ago. |
| Venue: Castle Museum |
| Monday 28th July – Friday 1st August 2008 |
| Free admission to the museum, sessions are £1.50 per person.
Booked sessions at 10.30am, 11.30pm, 12.30pm, 2pm & 3pm.
Book through Christchurch Mansion on 01473 433554.
Sorry, we cannot take bookings for large groups.
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| Broccoli Landscapes @ Christchurch Mansion, Ipswich |
| Have you ever thought that broccoli looks a bit like a tree? Well Thomas Gainsborough thought the same thing and used them to create his own mini still life landscapes before he drew them. Now is your chance to make your own mini still life landscapes to inspire your artistic side. Will you use a mirror for a lake, a pebble for a rock and broccoli for a tree? Come along and see what kind of a beautiful landscape you can create before painting or drawing it into your very own fine art masterpiece! |
| Venue: Christchurch Mansion |
| Tuesday 29th July – Thursday 31st July 2008 |
| Drop-in.
Performances at 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm.
FREE. |
| Meet Thomas Gainsborough @ Christchurch Mansion, Ipswich |
| Come to Christchurch Mansion, step back 250 years to 1758 and meet the wonderful Thomas Gainsborough when he was still painting in Ipswich. Find out what inspired him to create the magnificent masterpieces currently on display in the Wolsey Art Gallery, and how he went about painting them. Listen as Gainsborough shares fascinating tales to help bring the pictures to life with the stories that are hidden within them. |
| Venue: Christchurch Mansion |
| Tuesday 29th – Thursday 31st July 2008 |
| £1.50 per person. Suitable for ages 5-12.
To book call 01206 282940 (10am-4.45pm), or drop into Hollytrees Museum.
Sessions at 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm. Limited spaces, please book early.
Sorry, we are unable to accept large group bookings.
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| Chinese Lion Dance Puppets @ Natural History Museum |
| The traditional Chinese Lion Dance dates back thousands of years. The lion brings protection, good luck, prosperity, health, longevity and blessing and in this creative session you can make your own miniature lion puppet. Your puppet will fit over your hand and lower arm and can be decorated with lavish colours, just like the Chinese lions. When you have made your masterpiece why not move your arm to create your own lion dance? |
| Venue:Natural History Museum |
| Tuesday 29th July – Friday 1st August 2008 |
| Free admission to the museum, sessions are £1.50 per person.
Booked sessions at 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2.30pm & 3.30pm.
Book through Christchurch Mansion on 01473 433554.
Sorry, we cannot take bookings for large groups.
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| Chinese Animal Prints @ Ipswich Museum, High Street |
| Put your stamp on history and come along to Ipswich Museum to create your own fabulous Chinese print stamp from which you can create amazing pictures. Take inspiration from the beautiful animals on display in the Natural History Gallery and see how these creatures influenced Chinese prints. Have your turn to create your own print stamp out of foam or lino and use it to make beautiful print pictures that you can take home as a memento of your day. |
| Venue: Ipswich Museum |
| Thursday 31st July 2008 |
| Drop In. 2pm – 4pm |
| Out of the Box – Bringing Costume to Life @ Hollytrees Museum, Colchester |
| Beadwork. Don’t miss your chance to see some of Colchester and Ipswich Museum Service’s most beautiful costume as they come out of their boxes! Hosted by the costume curator you will see all kinds of items from beadwork to needlework and childrenswear. |
| Venue: Hollytrees Museum |
| Saturday 2nd - Sunday 3rd August 2008 |
| Free event.
Drop-in 10.30am – 4.30pm (Sat). 11am – 4pm (Sun).
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| A Victorian Weekend @ Hollytrees Museum, Colchester |
| Come along and take a journey into the past with a whole weekend of events that can be enjoyed absolutely free. See a Victorian lacemaker demonstrating lace making with authentic Victorian bobbins, as well as purse making, examples of bead embroidery and a spinning wheel. Learn more about a typical school day for a Victorian child with our Victorian school mistress when you can see a range of Victorian toys and games, plus learn more about life at the time.
You can also meet a lady Egyptologist and see her treasures. She has a range of Ancient Egyptian artefacts newly dug up in Egypt and will also talk about how the Egyptians made a mummy. With more to enjoy, don’t miss this great weekend of Victorian fun.
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| Venue: Hollytrees Museum |
| Monday 4th – Friday 8th August 2008 |
| Free admission to the museum, activity £1 per person.
Drop-in event 10.00am – 12.45pm and 1.45pm – 4.30pm.
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| Fan Decorating @ Christchurch Mansion, Ipswich |
| Cool yourself down this summer by coming to Christchurch Mansion and having a go at decorating your own fan. Be inspired by the beautiful collection of fans on display and have a go at designing your own. What kinds of patterns and pictures will you create on your fan? Using metallic pens and other decorative items this fun and creative session will get your design skills flowing! When you get hot from running around in the beautiful Christchurch Park, you will be able to fan yourself down with this memento of your fun day out. |
| Venue: Christchurch Mansion |
| Monday 4th – Friday 8th August 2008 |
| £1 per person. Normal admission charge to castle applies.
To book call 01206 282940 (10am-4.45pm), or drop into Hollytrees Museum.
Sessions at 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm. Suitable for ages 4 and up.
Sorry, we are unable to accept large group bookings.
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| Make Your Own Terracotta Figure @ Colchester Castle |
| Now you can have your chance to make your very own piece of history! Taking inspiration from the ‘Guardians to the King’ exhibition you can make your own ancient figure out of clay. What will your figure be like? Come along and let your imagination run wild in this fun and creative workshop. |
| Venue: Castle Museum |
| Monday 4th – Friday 8th August 2008 |
| Tea towel making £1.50 per person. Sessions at 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm.
To book call 01206 282940 (10am-4.45pm), or drop into Hollytrees Museum.
Sorry, we are unable to accept large group bookings.
Tea towel activity suitable for 4-12 yrs.
Storytelling and object handling takes place 2pm and 3pm.
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| Tea Clipper Week @ Hollytrees Museum |
| Tea, wonderful tea! What better way to celebrate one of our nation’s favourite drinks than in the beautiful surroundings of Hollytrees Museum? In this special week of activities you can enjoy lots of tea related activities and discover more about how tea came to Britain. During the afternoons you can meet Captain Gilbert and hear his tales of life on the high seas doing the tea run. You can also have the chance to see and touch objects related to tea that are not usually on display in the museum such as a tea caddy and sugar nippers.
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| Why not make your own souvenir tea towel to commemorate the tea clipper and tea trade? Create your own print using fabric paints, which you will then transfer to a supplied blank tea towel. Take it home, iron it, and you have your own uniquely designed and ready-to-use tea towel!
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| Venue: Hollytrees Museum |
| Monday 4th – Friday 8th August 2008 |
| Go Live Week @ Natural History Museum |
| Enjoy getting closer to nature this summer, as the Natural History Museum hosts Go Live Week. Every day you can meet and learn more about a selection of birds, reptiles and amphibians. So why not come along for a fun day out? |
| Mon 4th & Tue 5th August |
| Shows at 12pm, 1.30pm and 3pm.
£1.50 per person (2 years and under free).
Doors will be closed after the start of each owl session. Unfortunately no entry is permitted once each owl show has started.
Entry to owl shows are by ticket only.
Tickets are only sold on the day at the museum, on a first come first served basis.
When shows are fully booked tickets will be offered for an alternative time.
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| The Owl Show |
| Marvel at these beautiful birds of prey and watch as they swoop over your head. |
| Wed 6th August |
| Drop-in 12pm - 4pm.
£1.50 per person (2 and under free).
Entry charge applies from 11.30am. Last entry 3.45pm.
Suitable for all.
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| Snake Show |
| Take a closer look at these beautiful reptiles and ask all you ever wanted to know about slithery snakes. |
| Thu 7th August |
| Drop-in 12pm - 4pm.
£1.50 per person (2 and under free).
Entry charge applies from 11.30am. Last entry 3.45pm.
Suitable for all.
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| Recycling Roadshow |
| Take a closer look at these beautiful reptiles and ask all you ever wanted to know about slithery snakes. |
| Fri 8th August |
| Drop-in 12pm - 4pm.
£1.50 per person (2 and under free).
Entry charge applies from 11.30am. Last entry 3.45pm.
Suitable for all.
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| The Rainforest |
| Come face-to-face with some amazing creatures including tree frogs, giant snails, and much more. |
| Venue:Natural History Museum |
| Tuesday 5th – Friday 8th August 2008 |
| Free admission to the museum, sessions are £1 per person.
Booked sessions at 10.30am, 11.30pm, 12.30pm, 2pm & 3pm.
Book through Christchurch Mansion on 01473 433554.
Sorry, we cannot take bookings for large groups.
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| Egyptian Embalming @ Ipswich Museum, High Street |
| Do you want to know how the Ancient Egyptians mummified their Pharaohs? Ever wondered how they got the brains out of the nose? Well come and take part in an enchanting embalming ceremony to find out. As well as getting the chance to see precious Egyptian objects that are not normally on display, you will also be able to take part in some fun role-play. Will you play a Pharaoh or perhaps a God? With fun masks and costumes to wear, as well as props to use, you won’t find it hard getting into character! Come along and discover Ancient Egypt. |
| Venue: Ipswich Museum |
| Wednesday 6th – Thursday 7th August 2008 |
| Drop-in.
Performances at 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm.
FREE.
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| Meet the Egyptian Storyteller @ Ipswich Museum |
| Come along to Ipswich Museum and hear tales of Pharaohs and Gods with our enchanting Egyptian storyteller. She will take you on a journey into the past and tell you about life in Ancient Egypt. Take a closer look at an Egyptian headrest and learn about what the Egyptians would have used as a mirror.
For a fascinating insight into the past why not come and explore the Egyptian Gallery in Ipswich Museum too. Discover a mummy mask, amulets, jewellery, and lots more.
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| Venue: Ipswich Museum |
| Thursday 7th August 2008 |
| Drop-in 2pm – 4pm |
| Out of the Box – Bringing Costume to Life @ Christchurch Mansion, Ipswich |
| Embroidery. Don’t miss your chance to see some of Colchester and Ipswich Museum Service’s most beautiful costume as they come out of their boxes! Hosted by the costume curator you will see all kinds of items from beadwork to needlework and childrenswear. |
| Venue: Christchurch Mansion |
| Mon 11th – Wed 13th August 2008 |
| Free admission to the museum, sessions are £1.50 per person.
Booked sessions at 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2.30pm & 3.30pm.
Book through Christchurch Mansion on 01473 433554.
Sorry, we cannot take bookings for large groups.
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| Make Your Own Tudor Instrument @ Christchurch Mansion, Ipswich |
| Come to the Christchurch Mansion this summer and have fun making your own unusual cardboard Tudor instrument. Using a template your Tudor instrument will be a work of art and make some great sounds! Our friendly freelancer will be on hand to help you make your instrument and you can decorate you instrument however you like. Take it home and amaze your friends and family with the music you’ll be able to create. |
| Venue: Christchurch Mansion |
| Mon 11th – Fri 15th August 2008 |
| Free event after normal admission charge to the castle.
Sessions at 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm.
Suitable for all ages.
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| The Gladiators! @ Colchester Castle |
| Step into the arena at Colchester Castle and watch in awe as two Roman Gladiators warm up for their next fight! Meet ‘Vulpus the Barbarian’ and ‘Ferrox’ in this rare and enchanting appearance that will give you a real insight into the lives of these Roman heroes. Vulpus and Ferrox will show you some of their fantastic moves which allowed them to win fights and live to battle another day. You will see their weapons and armour and how these were used for maximum effect. If you are lucky you may even get to touch some of these prized items! |
| Venue: Castle Museum |
| Mon 11th – Fri 15th August 2008 |
| Free sessions at 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm.
Suitable for all.
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| Mavis the Land Army Girl @ Hollytrees Museum |
| The Second World War is raging, and local girl Mavis is one of the many women working hard to keep Britain running. Come along and meet Mavis at Hollytrees Museum to see all of the work that needs doing, and hear more about the troubles of life at this time.
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| Venue: Hollytrees Museum |
| Tue 12th – Thu 14th August 2008 |
| £1.50 per person. Suitable for ages 5-12.
To book call 01206 282940 (10am-4.45pm), or drop into Hollytrees Museum.
Sessions at 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm.
LIMITED SPACES – BOOK EARLY.
Sorry, we are unable to accept large group bookings.
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| Koi Carp Windsocks @ Natural History Museum |
| In Chinese culture the fish symbolizes joy and endless happiness and in this fun session you can have fun making your own windsock. Make a colourful koi carp windsock, place it somewhere breezy and watch as it swims through the air. |
| Venue:Natural History Museum |
| Wed 13th August 2008 |
| Drop-in.
Performances at 12pm, 1pm, and 2pm.
FREE.
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| Tudor Minstrels @ Christchurch Mansion, Ipswich |
| Don’t miss your chance to listen to professional Tudor musicians playing at Christchurch Mansion this summer! Gather in the beautiful surroundings of the Main Hall and hear some traditional Tudor music. If you’re in need of some tranquillity this summer come along and enjoy this fantastic free event in the enchanting surroundings of Christchurch Mansion. |
| Venue: Christchurch Mansion |
| Thursday 14th August 2008 |
| Drop In. 2pm – 4pm |
| Out of the Box – Bringing Costume to Life @ Hollytrees Museum, Colchester |
| Embroidery. Don’t miss your chance to see some of Colchester and Ipswich Museum Service’s most beautiful costume as they come out of their boxes! Hosted by the costume curator you will see all kinds of items from beadwork to needlework and childrenswear. |
| Venue: Hollytrees Museum |
| Thu 14th and Fri 15th August 2008 |
| Drop-in.
Performance at 12pm.
FREE.
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| Chinese Magic @ Ipswich Museum, High Street |
| Visit Ipswich Museum this summer and be dazzled by some traditional Chinese magic like you’ve never seen before. With our enchanting magician Hui Ling Zhu you can see a variety of close-up tricks! Take this rare chance to encounter a spectacle in the enchanting backdrop of Ipswich Museum.
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| Venue: Ipswich Museum |
| Thu 14th and Fri 15th August 2008 |
| Free admission to the museum, sessions are £1.50 per child.
Booked sessions at 1.30pm, 2.30pm, and 3.30pm.
Book through Christchurch Mansion on 01473 433554.
Sorry, we cannot take bookings for large groups.
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| Circus Skills Workshops @ Ipswich Museum, High Street |
| Ever wanted to join the circus? Then why not come and take part in a circus skills workshop where you will have the chance to have a go at plate-spinning, ribbon dancing and using a Diablo. Our professional Chinese acrobat and performer will teach you these skills so that you can take them away with you to amaze your friends and family. Don’t miss out – book now!
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| Venue: Ipswich Museum |
| Mon 18th – Fri 22nd August 2008 |
| £1 per person after normal admission charge to the castle.
To book call 01206 282940 (10am-4.45pm), or drop into Hollytrees Museum.
Sessions at 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm. Suitable for ages 4 and up.
Sorry, we are unable to accept large group bookings.
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| Build an Olympic Athlete @ Colchester Castle |
| The games are on and now you can explore your favourite Olympic sport by making your very own athlete! Based on the 35 sport icons that make up this year’s Olympic Games pictograms you can choose one and then make your own athlete with the appropriate sports equipment. Your athlete sculpture will be made from recycled materials and household items and once you have made him or her (and their sporting equipment) you can colour in a draw details on them. Come along and get creative! |
| Venue: Castle Museum |
| Mon 18th – Fri 22nd August 2008 |
| Free admission to the museum, sessions are £1.50 per person.
Booked sessions at 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2.30pm & 3.30pm.
Book through Christchurch Mansion on 01473 433554.
Sorry, we cannot take bookings for large groups.
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| Shadow Puppets Workshop @ Christchurch Mansion |
| Come along to Christchurch Mansion and create your own Chinese birth year shadow puppet. Are you a rat, a tiger, a dragon or a monkey? Depending on what year you were born in you can discover the animal that represents you in the Chinese zodiac. Have fun making your puppet and why not have a go at making your own mini theatre so that you can have hours of fun putting on your own shadow puppetry performances at home. |
| Venue: Christchurch Mansion |
| Mon 18th – Fri 22nd August 2008 |
| Drop-in talks at 10.30am, 11.30pm, 12.30pm, 2pm and 3pm.
FREE.
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| Toy Talks @ Christchurch Mansion |
| Come along to Christchurch Mansion and be enchanted as you are guided through some of the fascinating toys in the collection. Can you guess what they are made from and which one made an appearance in the Great Exhibition? How did the Victorians get toys to move without batteries or electricity? Come and find out more about this beautiful collection. |
| Venue: Christchurch Mansion |
| Tues 19th – Sat 23rd August 2008 |
| Animals Go Live! @ Ipswich Museum, High Street |
| Enjoy getting closer to nature this summer, as Ipswich Museum hosts Go Live Week. Every day you can meet and learn more about a selection of birds, reptiles and bugs. So why not come along for a fun day out? |
| Tue 19th & Wed 20th August |
| Booked sessions at 1.30pm, 2.30pm, and 3.30pm. Entry to owl shows by ticket only.
Free admission to the museum, sessions are £1.50 per person (2 years and under free).
Doors will be closed after the start of each owl session. Unfortunately no entry is permitted once each owl show has started.
Book through Christchurch Mansion on 01473 433554.
Sorry, we cannot take bookings for large groups.
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| The Owl Show |
| Marvel at these beautiful birds of prey and watch as they swoop over your head. |
| Thu 21st August |
| Free admission to the museum, sessions are £1.50 per person starting from 12pm.
Last session finishes at 4pm.
Book through Christchurch Mansion on 01473 433554.
Sorry, we cannot take bookings for large groups.
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| Big Bugs |
| Don’t miss your chance to get closer to some unusual and fabulous big bugs. Booking is advised. |
| Fri 22nd August |
| Free admission to the museum, sessions are £1.50 per person starting from 12pm.
Last session finishes at 4pm.
Book through Christchurch Mansion on 01473 433554.
Sorry, we cannot take bookings for large groups.
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| Fluffy Creatures |
| Come and have the chance to find out some great facts and stroke some amazing fluffy creatures. Booking is advised. |
| Sat 23rd August |
| Free admission to the museum, sessions are £1.50 per person starting from 12pm.
Last session finishes at 4pm.
Book through Christchurch Mansion on 01473 433554.
Sorry, we cannot take bookings for large groups.
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| Snakes |
| Find out more about the fascinating world of snakes and get closer to some real life slithery friends. Booking is advised. |
| Venue: Ipswich Museum |
| Thursday 21st August 2008 |
| Drop-in 2pm – 4pm |
| Out of the Box – Bringing Costume to Life @ Christchurch Mansion, Ipswich |
| Childrenswear. Don’t miss your chance to see some of Colchester and Ipswich Museum Service’s most beautiful costume as they come out of their boxes! Hosted by the costume curator you will see all kinds of items from beadwork to needlework and childrenswear. |
| Venue: Christchurch Mansion |
| Thu 21st – Fri 22nd August 2008 |
| Free. Drop-in sessions at 2pm and 3pm. |
| Discover the Doll’s House @ Hollytrees Museum |
| Come along and explore the beautiful doll’s house and its rooms, with the help of one of Hollytree’s servants. Hear about the work of the servants in Hollytrees Museum as they show you how different life was before central heating, electricity and alarm clocks! |
| Venue: Hollytrees Museum |
| Mon 25th and Tue 26th August 2008 |
| Drop-in.
Performances at 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm.
FREE.
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| The Victorian Chimney Sweep @ Christchurch Mansion |
| Have you ever noticed how many chimneys there are on a mansion? How did a Victorian chimney sweep manage to keep all the chimneys on a house like Christchurch Mansion so clean? Just how did he hide the mess from the rich lady of the house? Come and find out from our Chimney Sweep and try and have a go at some of his sweeping techniques in this interactive and fun storytelling session. |
| Venue: Christchurch Mansion |
| Thu 28th August 2008 |
| 50p per 3 arrows after normal admission charge to the castle.
Suitable for ages 5 and up.
Drop-in 10am – 12.30pm, and 1pm – 4pm.
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| Archery Fun @ Colchester Castle |
| Don’t miss the unique chance to have a go at the ancient skill of archery in the fabulous surroundings of Colchester Castle. With help from our medieval archery teachers, you can have a go at archery, shooting at targets. There will be small range for younger children, while braver people can have a go at a longer shot! Come along and test your skills. |
| Venue: Castle Museum |
| Thursday 28th August 2008 |
| Drop In. 2pm – 4pm |
| Out of the Box – Bringing Costume to Life @ Hollytrees Museum, Colchester |
| Childrenswear. Don’t miss your chance to see some of Colchester and Ipswich Museum Service’s most beautiful costume as they come out of their boxes! Hosted by the costume curator you will see all kinds of items from beadwork to needlework and childrenswear. |
| Venue: Hollytrees Museum |
| FREE Family Fun Day Sat 30th August 2008 |
| Through the Ages @ St Botolph’s Priory |
| St Botolph’s Priory, Queen Street Colchester.
10.30am – 4.30pm.
Free event.
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| Join in all the fun of times gone by in a free large scale event set in the beautiful surroundings of St Botolph’s Priory. Step back in time and enjoy a journey that will take you through the ages from Roman times to the present day. |
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