Rugby Art Gallery and Museum

Named after the Site Director of the Tripontium excavations, The Jack Lucas Gallery at Rugby Art Gallery and Museum hosts a collection of Roman artefacts found at the nearby settlement of Tripontium.

Among the many exhibits on display in this gallery are a full skeleton of a human girl and a beautifully detailed belt-buckle depicting two peacocks by a tree. Both of these finds have been dated to the fourth century AD. Also present are Roman coins, tools and pots as well as an intact milestone.

This gallery also includes information on the history of the Rugby Archaeological Society.

Suitable for

• Any age
• Family friendly

Where

Rugby Art Gallery and Museum

Website

http://www.RAGM.org.uk

The Social History Gallery at Rugby Museum tells the story of the people who lived (or live) in Rugby. Objects in this exhibition have been generously donated from local people and the collection continues to grow and change all the time.

The Gallery is divided into four sections focusing on different areas of peoples lives with the Community Life area focusing on establishments and events that brought people in the town together, including Schools, Sports, Clubs and objects from the Royal Warwickshire Regiment and both world wars.
The Domestic and Family Life display contains objects that reflect the dedication to home life and includes games and toys, kitchenware and newspaper cuttings. The Personal Life case however, holds objects that would have belonged to one individual and been important to them such as scrapbooks, diaries, samplers and photograph albums.
Finally the Working Life area focuses on industries that made Rugby a recognised name all over the world. Objects from factories such as Willans and Robinson, British Thomson Houston and British Rail.

There are various other objects in the museum and an interactive kiosk for your information.

Suitable for

• Any age
• Family friendly

Where

Rugby Art Gallery and Museum

Website

http://www.ragm.org.uk

The annual Rugby Open exhibition presents the best artwork from the area. Artists based within a 15 mile radius of Rugby Art Gallery and Museum will display work in a variety of media from painting and photography to ceramics, textiles and 3-D work.
Many of the works are for sale, providing an ideal opportunity to purchase a unique Christmas gift.
A range of prizes are supported by local businesses and Rugby Art Gallery and Museum will offer the first prize of an exhibition in Floor One Gallery along with a People's Choice prize.

Suitable for

• Any age
• Family friendly

Where

Rugby Art Gallery & Museum

Admission

FREE

Website

http://www.ragm.org.uk

Anyone interested in local history and archaeology is warmly welcomed to join us on Saturday 14th December 2013 in the Art Room, Ground Floor, Rugby Art Gallery and Museum for this event, in a series of regular social and informative events organized by Rugby Archaeological Society in conjunction with Rugby Art Gallery and Museum.

Programme:

10:00 Arrival, refreshments, networking

10:25 Introductions, brief update about Rugby Archaeological Society

10:30 Io Saturnalia Presented by Guardrobe

11:45 Networking. Ideas, future plans and events

12:15 Close

Stuck for ideas this Christmas? Well come along and find out how the Romans celebrated the midwinter feast of Saturnalia. Long before the Christians adopted this week-long festival, it was a time associated with much merrymaking, eating and drinking and of course gift giving!

Local Romans Geminus and Cinnama will be pleased to show how they are making preparations for the feast and to share some of their favourite family recipes of the food that they have prepared especially for Saturnalia.

There is no charge for attending and no need to book. The event and talk is designed for an adult audience, 16 years+. For further details please email RAS Secretary Irene Glendinning: ireneg@coventry.ac.uk

Suitable for

• 16-17
• 18+

Website

http://www.ragm.org.uk

Enter your answers into our competiton for the chance to win a prize!

Part of the SMART Christmas holiday 2013 programme based at the Art Gallery and Museum.

Drop-in Activity, all day, all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Please note that Rugby Art Gallery & Museum will be closed 25th - 27th December 2013

For more information call: (01788) 533201, visit: www.ragm.org.uk, find rugby art gallery and museum on Facebook or follow @RugbyGallery on twitter

Suitable for

• Any age

Website

http://www.ragm.org.uk

Decorate your own ornament to hang on your tree at home.

Drop in activity for under 5's. Parents must accompany children.

For more information call: (01788) 533201, visit: www.ragm.org.uk, find rugby art gallery and museum on Facebook or follow @RugbyGallery on twitter

Suitable for

• 0-4

Website

http://www.ragm.org.uk

Make a Christmas star to put in your window.
Part of the SMART Christmas holiday 2013 programme based at the Art Gallery and Museum.

Drop-in Activity, all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

For more information call: (01788) 533201, visit: www.ragm.org.uk, find rugby art gallery and museum on Facebook or follow @RugbyGallery on twitter

Suitable for

• Any age

Admission

£1.50 per child

Website

http://www.ragm.org.uk

Create a fabulous party headband to welcome in the New Year.

Part of the SMART Christmas holiday 2013 programme based at the Art Gallery and Museum.

Drop-in Activity, all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

For more information call: (01788) 533201, visit: www.ragm.org.uk, find rugby art gallery and museum on Facebook or follow @RugbyGallery on twitter

Suitable for

• Any age

Website

http://www.ragm.org.uk

Use scrapbooking to create a little book all about yourself.

Drop in activity for under 5's. Parents must accompany children.

For more information call: (01788) 533201, visit: www.ragm.org.uk, find rugby art gallery and museum on Facebook or follow @RugbyGallery on twitter

Suitable for

• 0-4

Website

http://www.ragm.org.uk

Have fun dressing up in Victorian costume, play Victorian games and make your own paper dolly to dress up too!

Drop in activity for under 5's. Parents must accompany children.

For more information call: (01788) 533201, visit: www.ragm.org.uk, find rugby art gallery and museum on Facebook or follow @RugbyGallery on twitter

Suitable for

• 0-4

Website

http://www.ragm.org.uk

Make a colourful and unique piece of jewellery inspired by our Roman jewellery display in the Museum.

Drop in activity for under 5's. Parents must accompany children.

For more information call: (01788) 533201, visit: www.ragm.org.uk, find rugby art gallery and museum on Facebook or follow @RugbyGallery on twitter

Suitable for

• 0-4

Website

http://www.ragm.org.uk