Royal Pump Room Museum
Visit the Royal Pump Room Museum to discover the intriguing story of how Harrogate became a spa town. Discover stories of Russian royalty and disappearing crime writers, marvel at the amazing spa treatments and join a tour to see the strongest sulphur well in Europe.
Discover our fantastic Egyptian collections and the scientific testing going on to find out more.
See temporary displays of costume, jewellery and social history.
Venue Type:
Museum
Collection details
Archaeology, Archives, Coins and Medals, Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Land Transport, Natural Sciences, Social History
Herbert P. Templar's Harrogate cartoons
- 22 June 2017 10:30-11:30am *on now
Who better to show you our wonderful collection of cartoons by H.P. Templar than Harrogate historian Malcolm Neesam? Templar's drawings, which depict the daily routines of visitors to Harrogate in the 1890's, are packed with interesting details and comic observations of the busy spa town in its heyday. Booking is required, £6 per person.
Suitable for
- 18+
Admission
£6 per person
Website
https://www.harrogate.gov.uk/info/20151/royal_pump_room_museum
Ancient Egypt in Harrogate: How our wonderful Egyptian collections were unearthed
- 3 July 2017 2-3:30pm
Professor Joann Fletcher explores the links between Ancient Egypt and Yorkshire from Roman times to the 21st century. She will discuss the results of new research obtained from museums around Yorkshire, including Harrogate's own very special Egyptology collection. Booking required, £6 per person.
Suitable for
- 18+
Admission
£6 per person.
Website
https://www.harrogate.gov.uk/info/20151/royal_pump_room_museum
Art of Ancient Egypt
- 8 July 2017 1-4pm
- 15 July 2017 1-4pm
Decorate a pharaoh's mask, create beaded jewellery and make a lucky Eye of Horus talisman. Then have your face painted and dress up in Ancient Egyptian costume to really look the part. Drop in session from 1pm until 4pm. Most activities are included with museum admission charges, face painting £2.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
Admission
Most activities included with standard admission charges, face painting £2 per person.
Website
https://www.harrogate.gov.uk/info/20151/royal_pump_room_museum
Handling rare Egyptian objects
- 10 July 2017 1:30-2:30pm
Come along and have a detailed look at some of Harrogate's Ancient Egyptian artefacts, including a 6000 year old vessel from before the time of the Pharoahs. Discover how this astonishing collection came into our care. Booking required, £6 per person.
Suitable for
- 18+
Admission
£6 per person.
Website
https://www.harrogate.gov.uk/info/20151/royal_pump_room_museum
Around the world in 80 trees
- 21 July 2017 11am-1pm
Join us on one of our regular well-being walks with the chance to have a fascinating look at the different tree specimens planted within the Valley Gardens. The walk will leave from the Royal Pump Room Museum, and will end with a cup of tea at the Mercer Art Gallery. £5 per person, booking advised.
Suitable for
- 18+
Admission
£5 per person.
Website
https://www.harrogate.gov.uk/info/20151/royal_pump_room_museum
Be an Egyptology Curator for the Day
- 28 July 2017 10am-12pm, 1-3pm
Take a closer look at some real Ancient Egyptian objects before creating your own displays, just like a real museum curator! Booking required, either morning or afternoon session, £4 per child.
Suitable for
- 7-10
- 11-13
Admission
£4 per child.
Website
https://www.harrogate.gov.uk/info/20151/royal_pump_room_museum
A Step by Step guide to Egyptian Mummification
http://www.mylearning.org/overview.asp?journeyid=342
A brief guide to why and how ancient Egyptians preserved their bodies for eternity, with a simple quiz to test what students have learnt.
Publisher
- This resource was produced as part of the MLA-funded My Learning project.
Royal Pump Room Museum
Crown Place
Harrogate
North Yorkshire
HG1 2RY
England
Website
Telephone
01423 556188
Fax
01423 556130
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