Red House Museum & Gardens
Red House Museum & Gardens
Quay Road
Christchurch
Dorset
BH23 1BU
England
Website
Telephone
01202 482860
A charming Georgian building (originally the town's workhouse) filled with a rich variety of displays and objects with a local theme. A herb garden, old fashioned rose and herbaceous borders, gift shop, coffee shop, a changing exhibitions programme, as well as a varied programme of events and activities for adults and children, make this a fascinating place to visit.
Venue Type:
Museum, Historic house or home
Red House Museum & Gardens
Quay Road
Christchurch
Dorset
BH23 1BU
England
Website
Telephone
01202 482860
Displays include the archaeological material from Christchurch and the surrounding area; a large social history & bygones gallery featuring Victorian and Edwardian objects on many themes; the Herbert Druitt Costume Gallery (currently displaying wedding dresses 1820s-1960s) and a 1930s room setting with furniture by local Arts & Crafts maker Arthur Romney Green.
Collection details
Archaeology, Archives, Costume and Textiles, Fine Art, Personalities, Social History
Collections services
- Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Red House Museum & Gardens
Quay Road
Christchurch
Dorset
BH23 1BU
England
Website
Telephone
01202 482860
Hengistbury Head Photographic Competition Winners at the Red House Museum
An exhibition showcasing the best, and the most creative entries to the Hengistbury Head Wildlife Photographic Competition. There are four themes for the Competition (plants, animal behaviour, insects and birds) and four age groups (adults; 15-17 years old; 11-14 years old and children aged 10 and under). The exhibition will display the winning photograph and two runners-up in each category.
Suitable for
- All ages
When
10am-5pm
Where
Foyer Gallery
Admission
Free
Every Picture Tells a Story - a private collection at the Red House Museum
An impressive selection of fine 19th & 20th Century watercolours, many showing local scenes, will be on display in this exhibition at Red House Museum. The paintings are on loan from Tom Lane, a local collector who has amassed a fine collection of watercolour paintings over the past twenty-five years. West Country artists such as Arthur Bradbury, Frederick Parr, William Croxford, Jack Pountney, as well as better known artists such as S.J. Lamorna Birch and Frank Richards will be on show.
Main Sponsors - Frettens Solicitors, Christchurch
Suitable for
- Not suitable for children
When
10am-5pm
Where
Main Gallery
Admission
Free
Christchurch Arts Guild at the Red House Museum
Another exciting exhibition by the Christchurch Arts Guild. The Guild was founded over 60 years ago in 1948, and is still going strong, providing regular meetings and classes for artists who live in or around Christchurch. New members are always welcome. For further information see: http://www.christchurch-arts-guild.org/
Suitable for
- All ages
When
10am-5pm
Where
Main Gallery
Admission
Free
Make Do & Mend at the Red House Museum
Make Do and Mend aims to apply the principles of reduce, reuse, recycle to arts and crafts with an imaginative exhibition of print, fashion and textile pieces. The exhibition will encourage visitors to make their own creative recycled art. Throughout the life of the exhibition, there will be demonstrations and workshops to inspire and learn.
Suitable for
- All ages
When
10am-5pm
Where
Foyer Gallery
Admission
Free
Red House Museum & Gardens
Quay Road
Christchurch
Dorset
BH23 1BU
England
Website
Telephone
01202 482860
A Night in the Workhouse
The Master and Mistress will take you back in time to the grim old days of the Victorian workhouse. You will take on the identity of a workhouse inmate; learn about the diet of gruel and bread, the purpose of hard work, and lessons in the three 'R's' where the only encouragement is the Master's cane.
Don't worry! The Master and Mistress promise to transport you back to modern times for fine wine and nibbles afterwards. If only life was as good in the real workhouse!
Caps and bonnets provided for those not in costume.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- All ages
When
7:30-9:30pm
Where
Red House Museum and Garden
Admission
£7.50 per person.
Space strictly limited, bookings essential.
Contact the Museum on 01202 482860 to book your place.
Red House Museum & Gardens
Quay Road
Christchurch
Dorset
BH23 1BU
England
Website
Telephone
01202 482860
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