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The Age of Glamour


Our current exhibitions ‘Age of Glamour’ and ‘Talons & Tiaras’ are in full swing and will be accompanied by an number of events in July and August. Hear from the curators behind both exhibitions, young people can take part in a costume design workshop, or come along to an exciting falconry day where you can get up close to the birds that inspired the dresses in ‘Talons & Tiaras’!


News from the MUSEUM What’s On


For information on lots of activities for children, please visit www.museum.maidstone.g ov.uk. To book any of these events, email museuminfo@maidstone.go v.uk or call 01622 602838.


28 July Linocut Workshop £40


Festival of


Archaeology On 19 July, we’ll be celebrating the Festival of Archaeology! Meet an archaeologist, have a go at digging, learn more about our collections, and take up a unique opportunity to visit the Kent Archaeological Society Library – housed within the Museum.


A Teddy


Bear Story The main focus of the summer will be bears! Our latest exhibition -‘A Teddy Bear Story’ - opens on 9 August and we have a whole host of events dedicated to our favourite furry friend! Jane Hissey, author and illustrator of the Old Bear and Little Bear Stories, will be coming to the museum on 22 August for our Teddy Bear’s Picnic. Craft activities, face painting and a bear hunt will run all day as will our ‘best dressed bear’ competition! Want more bears? Then come along to a family focussed event to learn about real bears with experts from ‘Wildwood’ on 29 August.


30 July Collections in Focus: Archaeology (Behind the Scenes) £7


1 August Fantastic Falcons £1 to hold a bird


9-10 August WW1 Activity Weekend Free – some activities may incur a small charge


27 August Collections in Focus: Collectors (Behind the Scenes) £7/£5 concessions


6 September Artist Talk: Polly Morgan £10/£7 students and concessions


14 September Behind the Scenes Tours Free, booking essential


18 September Lecture: Understanding and Misunderstanding the Great War


£10/£7 concessions


24 September Collections in Focus: Fashion (Behind the Scenes) £7/£5 concessions


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