| We host a range of exhibitions and events at North
Somerset Museum in Weston-super-Mare.
Details of our exhibitions and events may change so please
confirm details before you travel.
The following are free to ticket holders except where
stated:
People's Collections
An ongoing programme
of exhibitions of local people's collections which are usually
displayed in the museum courtyard for eight weeks.
If you live in North Somerset and have a collection you would
like to display contact the
museum on
01934 621 028.
Future collections include:
-
Cruets 19 August - 11 October 2008
-
Dad's Army memorabilia 14 October - 6 December
2008
-
Frogs 9 December 2008 - 31 January
2009
The Grand Pier Fire
A special exhibition,
created in partnership with the Grand Pier, on the devastating fire
of 28 July and its impact, featuring items from the site. The
displays will develop and change as more material is
salvaged.
Where Land and Sea Meet: the South West coast, past present
and future
Until 6 September 2008
This exhibition explores the
diversity of the south west coast. Themes include natural history,
trade, and holidays. Find out about famous people associated with
the region and some unusual facts and figures. Produced by North
Somerset Museum and supported by Renaissance in the Regions.
Peggy Nisbet dolls: Kings and Queens series
Until June 2009
For the fifth year running we are
hosting a special display of Peggy Nisbet dolls from collector
Christine Poulten.
This year's theme is the ever-popular Kings and Queens series of
dolls - from King Alfred to Queen Elizabeth II.
New Light on Old Views
13 September - 18 October 2008
An exhibition from the
wealth of paintings in the museum's collections, revealing some
previously unseen gems.
Supported by Brooking, Ruse & Co.
Part of Weston Arts Festival.
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
19 September 2008
Internationally acclaimed
storyteller Tim Ralphs joins experimental percussionist Ashley B
Tuck in this live adaptation of the 14th century Arthurian
tale.
Part of Weston Arts Festival.
7.30pm £5
Short Story Competition Prize Presentation
27 September 2008
An evening of living literature to celebrate and hear the winning
works from the Weston Arts Festival Short Story Competition.
Part of Weston Arts Festival.
7.30pm £5
Accessorize, Accessorize, Accessorize
1 October 2008
Costume expert and museum volunteer Carolyn Hollands continues her
series of talks with an evening devoted to the fashion accessories
in the museum's collections.
Organised by the Friends of the Museum.
Part of Weston Arts Festival.
7.30pm £2.50 (free to Friends) |