Cuming Museum

The Cuming Museum
The Old Town Hall
151 Walworth Road
London
Greater London
SE17 1RY
England

Website

Museum Web Pages

www.southwark.gov.uk/cumingmuseum

Searchable Collections Database

www.southwarkcollections.org.uk

E-mail

cuming.museum@southwark.gov.uk

Telephone

020 75252332

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The Cuming Museum is temporarily closed following the fire at Walworth Road Town Hall on Monday 25 March 2013.

The museum’s onsite services remain temporarily suspended. However many of the museum's public events have been rescheduled to take place at alternative venues in Southwark. Please go to the Cuming Museum's website to further details.

Venue Type:

Museum

 Opening hours

Tues-Sat 1000-1700

Closed: Sundays, Mondays, Bank Holidays

 Admission charges

Admission free

 Getting there

Elephant and Castle underground station
Elephant and Castle rail station
Buses: 12, 35, 40, 45, 68, 148, 171, 176, P5, 343, 468

Additional info

The Cuming Museum is temporarily closed following the fire at Walworth Road Town Hall on Monday 25 March 2013.


www.southwark.gov.uk/cumingmuseum

The Cuming Museum's collection is unique and eclectic. When the museum opened in 1906 it was described as "the British Museum in miniature". The collection ranges from natural history, science, costume and textiles to world collections covering at least 50 different countries. The collection was put together by the Cuming family between 1788 and 1902. You can find out about the collection at www.southwarkcollections.org.uk

Collection details

Archaeology, Coins and Medals, Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art, Land Transport, Music, Natural Sciences, Personalities, Science and Technology, Social History, Weapons and War, World Cultures

Events details are listed below. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all. For events that don't have a specific date see the 'Resources' tab above.
Craft session

Celebrate the season at the Cuming Museum @ InSpire.

28 May 2013

An enjoyable family friendly, seasonally themed craft session at the Cuming Museum @ InSpire.

Suitable for

  • 5-6
  • 7-10
  • 11-13
  • Especially for children
  • Family friendly

When

2:30-4pm

Where

InSpire
The Crypt at St Peter's Church, Liverpool Grove,
London
SE17 2HH
England

Getting there

Transport Train and Tube: Elephant & Castle
Bus: 12, 35, 40, 45, 68,171, 176, 468,

Services and facilities

Additional info

InSpire is fully wheelchair accessible.

Admission

FREE

Website

http://www.southwark.gov.uk/cumingmuseum

The Camberwell Beauty

The Camberwell Beauty The Cuming Museum @ InSpire.

30 May 2013

Family friendly craft session. Find out more about the rare and wonderful local butterfly at the Cuming Museum @ InSpire and then make one to take home.

InSpire @ The Crypt at St Peter's Church, Liverpool Grove, SE17 2HH
Buses: 12, 35, 40, 68, 171, 176, 468,
Train: Elephant & Castle
Train: Elephant & Castle Northern & Bakerloo Lines

Suitable for

  • 5-6
  • 7-10
  • 11-13
  • Especially for children

When

2:30-4pm

Where

InSpire
The Crypt at St Peter's Church, Liverpool Grove,
London
SE17 2HH
England

Getting there

Transport Train and Tube: Elephant & Castle
Bus: 12, 35, 40, 45, 68,171, 176, 468,

Services and facilities

Additional info

Admission free
Opening hours
InSpire is fully wheelchair accessible.

Admission

FREE

Website

http://www.southwark.gov.uk/cumingmuseum

Apothecary Jar c.1685

A beginner’s guide to clay; Slab work, tiles and slip decoration: The Cuming Museum @ InSpire.

5 June 2013

Get inspired by this series of three practical workshops exploring the craft and creative potential of clay. Led by artist Judith Lunn, participants will be shown a range of construction and decorative techniques to create their own ceramic pieces to take home. Drop in for one workshop or develop your skills over the course of three sessions.

The workshops are free and there is no need to book. Places are limited to 15 and allocated on a first come, first served basis. Registration is from 5.30pm on the evening of each session.

Suitable for

  • 18+

When

6:15-5:45pm

Where

InSpire
InSpire – The Crypt at St Peter’s
Liverpool Grove, Walworth.
London
SE17 2HH
England

Getting there

Transport
Bus: 12, 35, 40, 45, 68, 171, 176, 468
Underground/train: Elephant and Castle

Services and facilities

Additional info

InSpire is accessible for wheelchairs

Admission

FREE: But registration is from 5.30pm on the evening of each session.
Contact Petra on Tel No: 020 7525 2096 or Keith on 020 7525 2332 for more information.

Website

http://www.southwark.gov.uk/events/event/2500/

Apothecary Jar C.1685

A beginner’s guide to clay: Pinching techniques and Egyptian paste: The Cuming Museum @ InSpire:

10 July 2013

Get inspired by this series of three practical workshops exploring the craft and creative potential of clay. Led by artist Judith Lunn, participants will be shown a range of construction and decorative techniques to create their own ceramic pieces to take home. Drop in for one workshop or develop your skills over the course this and the remaining session on Wednesday 7th August 2013.

The workshops are free and there is no need to book. Places are limited to 15 and allocated on a first come, first served basis. Registration is from 5.30pm on the evening of each session.

Suitable for

  • 18+

When

6:15-7:45pm

Where

InSpire The Crypt @ St Peter's
Liverpool Grove, Walworth
London
SE17 2HH
England

Getting there

Transport
Bus: 12, 35, 40, 45, 68, 171, 176, 468
Underground/train: Elephant and Castle

Services and facilities

Additional info

InSpire is accessible for wheelchairs

Admission

FREE: But registration is from 5.30pm on the evening of each session.
Contact Petra on Tel No: 020 7525 2096 or Keith on 020 7525 2332 for more information.

Website

http://www.southwark.gov.uk/events/event/2500/

Apothecary jar. C. 1685

A beginner’s guide to clay: Coiling and free-form construction: The Cuming Museum @ InSpire.

7 August 2013

Get inspired by this series of three practical workshops exploring the craft and creative potential of clay. Led by artist Judith Lunn, participants will be shown a range of construction and decorative techniques to create their own ceramic pieces to take home.

The workshop is free and there is no need to book. Places are limited to 15 and allocated on a first come, first served basis. Registration is from 5.30pm on the evening of the session.

Suitable for

  • 18+

When

6:15-7:45pm

Where

InSpire
Crypt at St Peter’s Liverpool Grove
London
SE17 2HH
England

Getting there

Transport
Bus: 12, 35, 40, 45, 68, 171, 176, 468
Underground/train: Elephant and Castle

Services and facilities

Additional info

InSpire is accessible for wheelchairs

Admission

FREE: But registration is from 5.30pm on the evening of each session.
Contact Petra on Tel No: 020 7525 2096 or Keith on 020 7525 2332 for more information.

Website

http://www.southwark.gov.uk/events/event/2500/

Resources listed here may include websites, bookable tours and workshops, books, loan boxes and more. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all.
 Face to face resources

Material Madness Workshop (KS2)

A hands-on education session for KS2 school groups led by museum staff at the Cuming Museum. Looks at materials and their properties using everyday and historic objects.
Group size: up to 30 pupils.
Duration: 90 minutes.
Sessions start at 10:00 am and 1:30 pm Tuesday to Friday.

Creator

  • The Cuming Museum

How to obtain

Sessions are free for Southwark LEA and grant maintained schools. £1.50 per child for out of borough and independent schools. Booking is essential. To book a sesssion and discuss your requirements please contact us on 020 7525 2332 or email cuming.museum@southwark.gov.uk. Please note, for any bookings cancelled with less than 48 hours notice, schools will be charged £35. All groups visiting the museum must be accompanied by an appropriate number of adults (1 adult per 10 children please).

Ancient Egyptians Workshop (KS2)

A hands-on education session for KS2 school groups led by museum staff at the Cuming Museum. Uses object handling and activities to explore daily life in Ancient Egypt.
Group size: up to 30 pupils.
Duration: 90 minutes.
Sessions start at 10:00 am and 1:30 pm Tuesday to Friday.

Creator

  • The Cuming Museum

How to obtain

Sessions are free for Southwark LEA and grant maintained schools. £1.50 per child for out of borough and independent schools. Booking is essential. To book a sesssion and discuss your requirements please contact us on 020 7525 2332 or email cuming.museum@southwark.gov.uk. Please note, for any bookings cancelled with less than 48 hours notice, schools will be charged £35. All groups visiting the museum must be accompanied by an appropriate number of adults (1 adult per 10 children please).

History of Southwark ESOL session

ESOL students can develop their reading, writing, speaking and listening skills whilst learning about the history of Southwark. The session explores the diversity of the borough, the people who have migrated to the area and the reasons that bought them here. The session can be adjusted for Entry Levels 1 - 3 and Levels 1 and 2, and is relevant to Citizenship. Sessions run for approximately 1 hour. Group size: up to 20 people.

How to obtain

Sessions are free. To book a session phone the museum on 020 7525 2332 or email cuming.museum@southwark.gov.uk.

Migration and Diversity: Citizenship Workshop (KS2)

A hands-on education session for KS2 school groups led by museum staff at the Cuming Museum. Uses maps and object handling to explore migrations to the Caribbean and to Southwark, encouraging children to learn about diversity and identity. Supports KS2 Citizenship.
Group size: up to 30 pupils.
Duration: 90 minutes.
Sessions start at 10:00 am and 1:30 pm Tuesday to Friday.

Creator

  • The Cuming Museum

How to obtain

Sessions are free for Southwark LEA and grant maintained schools. £1.50 per child for out of borough and independent schools. Booking is essential. To book a sesssion and discuss your requirements please contact us on 020 7525 2332 or email cuming.museum@southwark.gov.uk. Please note, for any bookings cancelled with less than 48 hours notice, schools will be charged £35. All groups visiting the museum must be accompanied by an appropriate number of adults (1 adult per 10 children please).

Romans Workshop (KS2)

A hands-on education session for KS2 school groups led by museum staff at the Cuming Museum. Uses object handling and activities to explore everyday life in Roman Southwark.
Group size: up to 30 pupils.
Duration: 90 minutes.
Sessions start at 10:00 am and 1:30 pm Tuesday to Friday.

Creator

  • The Cuming Museum

How to obtain

Sessions are free for Southwark LEA and grant maintained schools. £1.50 per child for out of borough and independent schools. Booking is essential. To book a sesssion and discuss your requirements please contact us on 020 7525 2332 or email cuming.museum@southwark.gov.uk. Please note, for any bookings cancelled with less than 48 hours notice, schools will be charged £35. All groups visiting the museum must be accompanied by an appropriate number of adults (1 adult per 10 children please).

Second World War Workshop (KS2)

A hands-on education session for KS2 school groups led by museum staff at the Cuming Museum. Uses objects and documents to introduce pupils to life on the Home Front.
Group size: up to 30 pupils.
Duration: 90 minutes.
Sessions start at 10:00 am and 1:30 pm Tuesday to Friday.

Creator

  • The Cuming Museum.

How to obtain

Sessions are free for Southwark LEA and grant maintained schools. £1.50 per child for out of borough and independent schools. Booking is essential. To book a sesssion and discuss your requirements please contact us on 020 7525 2332 or email cuming.museum@southwark.gov.uk. Please note, for any bookings cancelled with less than 48 hours notice, schools will be charged £35. All groups visiting the museum must be accompanied by an appropriate number of adults (1 adult per 10 children please).

Storybuilding Workshop (KS1)

A hands-on education session for KS1 school groups led by museum staff at the Cuming Museum. Using objects from the museum collection to create and illustrate a group story.
Group size: up to 30 pupils.
Duration: 1 hour.
Sessions start at 10:00 am and 1:30 pm Tuesday to Friday.

Creator

  • The Cuming Museum

How to obtain

Sessions are free for Southwark LEA and grant maintained schools. £1.50 per child for out of borough and independent schools. Booking is essential. To book a sesssion and discuss your requirements please contact us on 020 7525 2332 or email cuming.museum@southwark.gov.uk. Please note, for any bookings cancelled with less than 48 hours notice, schools will be charged £35. All groups visiting the museum must be accompanied by an appropriate number of adults (1 adult per 10 children please).

Victorians Workshop (KS2)

A hands-on education session for KS2 school groups led by museum staff at the Cuming Museum. Uses object handling and activities to explore domestic life in Victorian Southwark.
Group size: up to 30 pupils.
Duration: 90 minutes.
Sessions start at 10:00 am and 1:30 pm Tuesday to Friday.

Creator

  • The Cuming Museum

How to obtain

Sessions are free for Southwark LEA and grant maintained schools. £1.50 per child for out of borough and independent schools. Booking is essential. To book a sesssion and discuss your requirements please contact us on 020 7525 2332 or email cuming.museum@southwark.gov.uk. Please note, for any bookings cancelled with less than 48 hours notice, schools will be charged £35. All groups visiting the museum must be accompanied by an appropriate number of adults (1 adult per 10 children please).

Getting there

Elephant and Castle underground station
Elephant and Castle rail station
Buses: 12, 35, 40, 45, 68, 148, 171, 176, P5, 343, 468

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