Charnwood Museum
Granby Street
Loughborough
Leicestershire
LE11 3DU
England
Website
www.leics.gov.uk/museums/charnwood/index.htm
www.charnwood.gov.uk/leisure/heritage.html
Telephone
01509 233754
Fax
01509 268140
Charnwood Museum features a wide range of exhibits reflecting the history, geology, archaeology and industries of Charnwood and the surrounding area. Permanent displays include ‘Coming to Charnwood’, ‘The Natural World of Charnwood’, ‘Living off the Land’ and ‘Earning a Living’. Each contains exhibits from the past and present including interactive displays, computers and audio-visuals. Visitors can handle rocks from Charnwood’s volcanic past, walk beneath the giant oak tree, investigate the 4,000 year old burial of the Cossington Boy, visit the Victorian grocers shop or zoom-in on a fly’s eye with the video microscope.
Venue Type:
Museum
Evening History Walk Around Loughborough
A walk around some of central Loughborough's historical highlights with the Friends of Charnwood Museum.
Suitable for
- 18+
When
From 7pm
Admission
£3.00 non-members
£1.00 members
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ArtZone: Personal Snap Shot
Make your own photographic 'inkodye' portraits with Liz De Hevingham. 8 - 15 years.
Suitable for
- Especially for children
When
10:30am-12:30pm
Admission
Pre-booking essential
£5.00 per person
Concessions £2.50
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ArtZone: 3D Canvases
Create a 3D image on canvas using modrock and other materials including acrylic paint. 8 - 15 years.
Suitable for
- Especially for children
When
10:30am-12:30pm
Admission
Pre-booking essential
£5.00 per person
Concessions £2.50
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Loughborough's Summer of Sport
The podium is back! A celebratory exhibition looking back at Loughborough's role in the London 2012 Games, including official garments issued to athletes, made by Next. Usual opening times.
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
Admission
FREE
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ArtZone: Sun Spots
Celebrate sunshine and herald the start of the summer holidays in this drawing and painting session. 8 - 15 years.
Suitable for
- Especially for children
When
10:30am-12:30pm
Admission
Pre-booking essential
£5 per person
Concessions £2.50
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Down to Earth - An exhibition by Loughborough Artspace
Are the children brave enough to explore The Awful Upstairs. The Gruesome Ground Floor and The Spine-tingling Cellar? Usual opening times.
Suitable for
- Any age
Admission
FREE
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FREE Gallery Games
A fun FREE way to explore the museum for all the family.
Suitable for
- Any age
Admission
FREE
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Marvellous Medieval Hats
Budding knights, damsels and jesters, take note! Come and make yourself some Medieval headgear in our fun craft session. 3+ years.
Suitable for
- Especially for children
When
11:45am-12:45pm
Admission
Pre-booking essential
£2.50 per child
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Marvellous Medieval Hats
Budding knights, damsels and jesters, take note! Come and make yourself some Medieval headgear in our fun craft session. 3+ years.
Suitable for
- Especially for children
When
10:15-11:15am
Admission
Pre-booking essential
£2.50 per child
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Dangerous Dragons
Let your imagination run riot as your Dragons are waiting for you to add Fire, Claws and Teeth, if you dare. 3+ years.
Suitable for
- Especially for children
When
11:45am-12:45pm
Admission
Pre-booking essential
£2.50 per children
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Dangerous Dragons
Let your imagination run riot as your Dragons are waiting for you to add Fire, Claws and Teeth, if you dare. 3+ years.
Suitable for
- Especially for children
When
10:15-11:15am
Admission
Pre-booking essential
£2.50 per children
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Hidden Treasures
Celebrate the Festival of British Archaeology by creating your own hoard of crowns, coins and other precious things! 3+ years.
Suitable for
- Especially for children
When
11:45am-12:45pm
Admission
Pre-booking essential
£2.50 per children
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Hidden Treasures
Celebrate the Festival of British Archaeology by creating your own hoard of crowns, coins and other precious things! 3+ years.
Suitable for
- Especially for children
When
10:15-11:15am
Admission
Pre-booking essential
£2.50 per children
Website
The Death and Burial of Richard III
Two recent projects have thrown light on the Battle of Bosworth where Richard III met his death and his burial in the Greyfriars, Leicester. This talk explains the findings of both projects. With archaeologist Peter Liddle. Part of the Festival of British Archaeology.
When
From 7:30pm
Admission
Pre-booking essential
£3.00 per person
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Fabulous Friday: 1940's Utility Fashion
An opportunity to see some of Leicestershire's excellent collection of Utility clothing up close, with museum experts. Light refreshments.
Suitable for
- 18+
When
From 6:30pm
Admission
Pre-booking essential
£5.00 per person
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Mosaic Tiles
Celebrate Leicestershire's Roman heritage by making a mosaic image on a clay tile using decorative materials. 3+ years.
Suitable for
- Especially for children
When
3-4pm
Admission
Pre-booking essential
£2.50 per children
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Mosaic Tiles
Celebrate Leicestershire's Roman heritage by making a mosaic image on a clay tile using decorative materials. 3+ years.
Suitable for
- Especially for children
When
1:30-2:30pm
Admission
Pre-booking essential
£2.50 per children
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Mosaic Tiles
Celebrate Leicestershire's Roman heritage by making a mosaic image on a clay tile using decorative materials. 3+ years.
Suitable for
- Especially for children
When
11:45am-12:45pm
Admission
Pre-booking essential
£2.50 per children
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Mosaic Tiles
Celebrate Leicestershire's Roman heritage by making a mosaic image on a clay tile using decorative materials. 3+ years.
Suitable for
- Especially for children
When
10:15-11:15am
Admission
Pre-booking essential
£2.50 per children
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What did the Romans ever do for us?
The Romans are coming! Enjoy FREE Roman games and trails to celebrate the Festival of British Archaeology. Usual opening times.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
Admission
FREE
Charge for art and craft activities
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Hieroglyphic Printmaking
Write a secret message in Egyptian hieroglyphs, and make it into a collagraph (relief) print. 3+ years.
Suitable for
- Especially for children
When
3-4pm
Admission
Pre-booking essential
£2.50 per children
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Hieroglyphic Printmaking
Write a secret message in Egyptian hieroglyphs, and make it into a collagraph (relief) print. 3+ years.
Suitable for
- Especially for children
When
1:30-2:30pm
Admission
Pre-booking essential
£2.50 per children
Website
Hieroglyphic Printmaking
Write a secret message in Egyptian hieroglyphs, and make it into a collagraph (relief) print. 3+ years.
Suitable for
- Especially for children
When
11:45am-12:45pm
Admission
Pre-booking essential
£2.50 per children
Website
Hieroglyphic Printmaking
Write a secret message in Egyptian hieroglyphs, and make it into a collagraph (relief) print. 3+ years.
Suitable for
- Especially for children
When
10:15-11:15am
Admission
Pre-booking essential
£2.50 per children
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Carillon Walk
A walk led by qualified guide Ernie Miller, focussing on the Carillon and Loughborough's links to war and remembrance. All proceeds go to the Friends of Charnwood Museum. 11.00am Meet at the Museum.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
From 11am
Admission
Pre-booking essential
£3.50 per person
Under 16s FREE
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Funny Bones
Turn an ordinary skeleton into a funny character which moves in this craft workshop. 3+ years.
Suitable for
- Especially for children
When
10:15-11:15am
Admission
Pre-booking essential
£2.50 per children
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Funny Bones
Turn an ordinary skeleton into a funny character which moves in this craft workshop. 3+ years.
Suitable for
- Especially for children
When
3-4pm
Admission
Pre-booking essential
£2.50 per children
Website
Funny Bones
Turn an ordinary skeleton into a funny character which moves in this craft workshop. 3+ years.
Suitable for
- Especially for children
When
1:30-2:30pm
Admission
Pre-booking essential
£2.50 per children
Website
Funny Bones
Turn an ordinary skeleton into a funny character which moves in this craft workshop. 3+ years.
Suitable for
- Especially for children
When
11:45am-12:45pm
Admission
Pre-booking essential
£2.50 per children
Website
Turmoil and Tranquility - In the Eye of the Beholder
Original works by members of the Charnwood Drawing and Painting Club on the opposing emotions of turmoil and tranquility, revealing how individual artists each "see" the two subjects in a unique way. Usual opening times.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
Admission
FREE
