Saturday 19th January – Saturday 16th March
This new display shows what life was like for local people before piped water. Find out too what life is like in villages around the world where there is still no piped water today. The exhibition has been put together by a local WaterAid UK group. The exhibition opens Saturday 19th January and runs until Saturday 16th March.
Free Admission
Saturday 17th November – January 2019
Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday
10.00 – 4.45. Free Admission to the museum and exhibition.
Come along to see these lovely images. Members of our printing and drawing groups have taken inspiration from our collections to create these beautiful pictures.
Saturday 20th January – Saturday 10th March
Every Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday, 10am-4.45pm (last admission 4.30pm)
First solo exhibition by Jessica Cowsley, a talented emerging artist from Royston, who is studying Fine Art Painting and Drawing at the University of Northampton.
Her work is multi-disciplinary and explores organic structures and habitats, as well the life that may be found within them.
The exhibition will feature a range of mixed media artworks and ceramics.
Admission Free.
Until Saturday 31st March
Every Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday, 10am-4.45pm (last admission 4.30pm)
A community showcase display about the 8th Air Force Bomb Group & the 55th Fighter Group who were stationed at Nuthampstead in the Second World War.
Admission Free.
Saturday 17th March – Saturday 19th May
Every Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday, 10am-4.45pm (last admission 4.30pm)
Our annual showcase of over 60 images from these very talented local amateur and professional photographers.
Royston Photographic Society are this year celebrating 30 years of their Society.
Admission Free.
Every Friday, 11:15 am to 12 pm.
Upcoming dates:
February 1 February 8 February 15
March 1 March 8 March 15 March 22 March 29
Carrie Washington from BEEE Creative leads a dance and movement workshop catered for older adults, with all ages welcome. These fun, creative dance sessions are suitable for anyone with an interest in movement – all abilities are welcome and no previous experience necessary. Meet new people and keep fit and healthy. Coffee and tea will be served following the class.
This event is free to attend, although donations are welcome. Space is limited so please book ahead!
To book please click on your preferred date and fill out the form at the bottom of the page.
One Tuesday a month
Next sessions:
Tuesday 15th January,
In this unique workshop, Liz Beardwell shows you how to use our Victorian printing press to produce your own unique lino cut prints. You’ll design and cut your own image, and then paint and press it with out original press. Our 1855 press was used by the Royston Crow (formerly the Herts and Cambs Reporter) to print their newspapers up until 1968.
£5 per person. Booking Essential.
To book please click the preferred time and fill out the form at the bottom of the page.
One Tuesday a month, 10:30am-11:30am.
Next session:
Led by local artist Susan Sanders, Improve your drawing skills with expert tips and guidance. Draw wonderful objects from the Museum’s collections.
£5 per person. Booking Essential.
To book please contact us or call (01763) 242587.
Every Thursday from 10:30am and Saturdays from 2-4pm (all ages welcome).
Enjoy knitting? Would love to learn? Come along to our informal group and get those needles clicking.
Both groups are free to join and refreshments are provided.
Every Friday, from 10 am to 11 am.
Upcoming dates:
February 1 February 8 February 15
March 1 March 8 March 15 March 22 March 29
Carrie Washington from BEEE Creative leads a toddler music and dance workshop themed around the museum’s collections. Suitable for under 5’s accompanied by an adult carer. Each session is unique and combines music, movement and storytelling. These relaxed and fun mornings are very popular and places are limited so please do check availability in advance.
Free, Booking Essential.
To book, please click on the desired date and fill out the booking form at the bottom of the page.