Somerset Heritage & Libraries Service Events

February and March 2012

The Museum of Somerset, Taunton

01823 255088  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Every Tuesday 14:30 -15:00

Museum Object Handling FREE

• Handle real museum objects!

Third Wednesday of each month 13:00 - 13:30

Curator’s Corner FREE

All ages

• Walk and talk with the museum expert on their chosen object.

First Friday of the month 10:30 - 11:30

Toddler Explorers!

Age 1 to 3  Drop-In Activity £1

• Discover museum collections through play and active exploring.
• A fun way to mix and learn.

Second Friday of each month 13:00 - 13:45

Lunchtime Talk FREE

• Learn about a variety of different subjects.

Last Saturday of the month 10:30 - 12:00 and 14:00 - 15:30

Free Family Drop-In Days

• A variety of activities based on real museum objects and displays.

Wednesday 15 February 10:30 - 12:00 ages 3 to 7 and 13:30 - 15:00 ages 7 to12

Treasure It! Family Fun Day (pre-book) 01823 255088

£3 per child (for materials)

• A wealth of activities linked to the Frome Hoard.

Friday 17 February, Saturday 17 March 10.00 - 14.00

Finds Surgery FREE

• Bring along your finds to be identified and recorded by our expert.
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The Somerset Rural Life Museum, Glastonbury

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Saturday 11^th February - Orchard Management

10.00 - 16.00 Adults  £40  (Pre-book) 01458 831197

· Introduction to apple tree management

· Practical sessions

· Light lunch included

· Bring gloves and warm clothing.

Tuesday 14^th February - Weaving and braiding with Jack and Alkanet

10.00 - 16.00  All ages  Free drop-in

• Have a go at weaving and braiding Tudor style.

Wednesday 15^th February - Seasonal cooking

10.30 - 12.30  Free drop-in

• Cooking pancakes in the Victorian kitchen.

Wednesday 15^th February - See beautiful lace making

14.00 - 16.00  All ages   Free drop-in

Find out about bobbin lace making.

Thursday 16^th February

February fun!  Activities based on the Somerset Routes exhibition

10.30 - 14.00  Free drop-in  Age 5 to 12

• Make your own medal
• Build a paper Dalek
• Create a banana puppet wearing pyjamas!

Friday 17th  February

Sensational Snakes!

11.00 - 13.00 and 14.00 - 16.00  All ages  Free drop-in

Different snakes to see and touch.

Saturday 18^th February - Weaving and braiding with Jack and Alkanet

10.00 - 16.00  All ages  Free drop-in

• Have a go at weaving and braiding Tudor style.

Somerset Heritage and Libraries Service reserves the right to change details to listings without notice. For accurate information please contact the appropriate site

listed.

All activities must be booked and paid for in advance, unless otherwise stated. No unaccompanied children please.

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Click @:www.somerset.gov.uk/museums