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Event: Exhibition (temporary) County: Leicestershire Ayuba Suleiman Diallo: Lost Lands and New HorizonsThe eighteenth century portrait of Ayuba Suleiman Diallo is the earliest known British portrait of a freed black slave. This exhibition examines how forced migration affected Diallo’s identity and the way he was...New Walk Museum & Art Gallery | Leicester | 27 April — 30 June 2013 -
Event: Storytelling session, Workshop or activity session County: Leicestershire Creepy House: Summer Reading Challenge EventAre you brave enough to explore the Haunted Hall and find out about the ghosts that live there? A special event developed to tie in with the summer reading challenge in partnership with Leicester Libraries. Crafts,...Belgrave Hall & Gardens | Leicester | 17 July 2013 -
Event: Exhibition (permanent) County: Leicestershire Expressionist Spirit: Early 20th Century German Art at LeicesterA new permanent gallery celebrates a remarkable collection of German Expressionist Art. Founded in Leicester during the dark days of war, and now with over 350 artworks, the collection is acclaimed as the finest of its...New Walk Museum & Art Gallery | Leicester | 24 September 2011 — 31 August 2013 -
Event: Exhibition (temporary) County: Leicestershire Extrinction Event - an exhibition by Dave GriffithsAfter studying the distant cosmos with scientists at the University of Leicester, artist Dave Griffiths has been inspired to create Extinction Event, a new artwork commissioned specially for this exhibition at Phoenix.Phoenix | Leicester | 12 April — 24 May 2013 -
Event: Guided tour, Workshop or activity session County: Leicestershire Festival of Archaeology 2013Join us for the annual celebration of local and national archaeology. Jewry Wall Museum will be hosting an action-packed fortnight filled with a variety of activities including talks, displays, re-enactment and craft...Jewry Wall Museum | Leicester | 14 — 27 July 2013 -
Event: Workshop or activity session County: Leicestershire Fossil Handling SessionJoin us on the first Saturday of every month for a fossil handling session in the Dinosaur gallery with a chance to get up close to an excellent selection of fossils from the museum collection.New Walk Museum & Art Gallery | Leicester | 6 July 2013
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Event: Workshop or activity session County: Leicestershire Fossil Handling SessionJoin us on the first Saturday of every month for a fossil handling session in the Dinosaur gallery with a chance to get up close to an excellent selection of fossils from the museum collection.New Walk Museum & Art Gallery | Leicester | 1 June 2013
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Event: Guided tour County: Leicestershire Heritage Sundays - Tours & Open DaysLeicester Castle, The Magazine and Wygston’s House open for guided tours by a Blue Badge Guide. Discover hidden architectural treasures and provide free access to properties that are usually closed to the public or...Leicester Castle | 26 May 2013 -
Event: Exhibition (permanent) County: Leicestershire Leicester - My Home & Moving HereDiscover Leicester’s urban and industrial heritage, it’s long existence as a market town, the impact of the arrival of industry and how people have often moved here for work. The 'Leicester - My Home & Moving Here'...Newarke Houses Museum & Gardens | Leicester | 12 March 2011 — 31 December 2015 -
Event: Workshop or activity session County: Leicestershire Leicester’s Vintage FestivalThis two day event celebrates our past- with the sights and sounds of steam and vintage vehicles along with live music, craft stalls and a ride on the museum’s narrow gauge railway behind “Lenny” our steam engine. ...Abbey Pumping Station | Leicester | 23 June 2013 -
Event: Workshop or activity session County: Leicestershire Leicester’s Vintage FestivalThis two day event celebrates our past- with the sights and sounds of steam and vintage vehicles along with live music, craft stalls and a ride on the museum’s narrow gauge railway behind “Lenny” our steam engine. ...Abbey Pumping Station | Leicester | 22 June 2013
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Event: Workshop or activity session County: Leicestershire Lords & LadiesCome and make a coronet, fit to wear at a coronation, and a jester to amuse the Lords and Ladies. Parade round the museum wearing your headdress and take part in our regal trail.Abbey Pumping Station | Leicester | 28 May 2013
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Event: Exhibition (temporary) County: Leicestershire Magic Worlds: Fantasy, Illusion and EnchantmentMagic Worlds is a family-friendly exhibition which delves into the spell-binding world of magic and illusion. Created by the V&A Museum of Childhood, Magic Worlds invites visitors to explore the fantastical realms of...New Walk Museum & Art Gallery | Leicester | 4 May — 29 September 2013 -
Event: Exhibition (temporary) County: Leicestershire Matisse. Drawing with Scissors.The French painter, sculptor and designer, Henri Matisse (1869-1954) was one of the 20th century’s most influential artists. His vibrant works are celebrated for their extraordinary richness and luminosity of colour.Sock Gallery | Loughborough | 7 July — 3 August 2013 -
Event: Exhibition (permanent) County: Leicestershire Picasso Ceramics: The Attenborough CollectionFollowing on from the highly successful 2007 exhibition, New Walk Museum & Art Gallery is delighted to present Picasso: The Attenborough Collection, a permanent gallery of selected key works from the collection of Lord...New Walk Museum & Art Gallery | Leicester | 18 August 2011 — 31 December 2015 -
Event: Seasonal event, Workshop or activity session County: Leicestershire Seaside Special Steam DayBack by popular demand, join us for our 5th seaside day at the Abbey Pumping Station. Enjoy the sun, sea and sand once again, bring your swimsuit and join us on the museum's beach or relax in a deck chair while the...Abbey Pumping Station | Leicester | 8 September 2013 -
Event: Workshop or activity session County: Leicestershire Teddy Bears Picnic Railway DayChildren can bring their teddies along to the event to get a free ride on the museum’s steam railway. Bring along a picnic to enjoy on the picnic tables and lawns outside the museum.Abbey Pumping Station | Leicester | 1 June 2013
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Event: Exhibition (permanent) County: Leicestershire The DenCome and investigate The Den! The Den is a dedicated space for children aged five and under and their families. Explore exciting new ways to experience museum objects and how they open up opportunities for fun and...New Walk Museum & Art Gallery | Leicester | 31 March 2012 — 31 December 2020 -
Event: Exhibition (permanent) County: Leicestershire The Dinosaur Gallery: Exploring Lost WorldsThe Rutland Dinosaur is back! The Dinosaur, a Cetiosaurus, is taking centre stage in the new exhibition that will show extinct animals were not ‘prehistoric monsters’ but living and breathing creatures. Discover...New Walk Museum & Art Gallery | Leicester | 3 September 2011 — 31 December 2015 -
Event: Living history or re-enactment County: Leicestershire The Medieval WomanExhibition exploring the roles and lives of medieval women in religion, warfare, work and the law. Normal opening times.Record Office for Leicestershire | Wigston Magna | 29 April — 27 June 2013
