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Teddy Bear Story News from the MUSEUM
Teddy Bear Story, an exhibition from the V&A Museum of Childhood, runs until 1 November and looks at the development of the world’s most famous toy. This is a heart-warming exhibition featuring nearly 100 teddy bears, including many rare examples, as well as teddies from books, films and television programmes. See if you can spot the newest member of the museum
team, Brenchley Bear, while you’re there!
October Half Term Activities
Craft sessions start at 10.30, 11.30, 12.30, 13.30 and 14.30. These are bookable in person on the day. Suitable for ages 4+. £3.50 per child unless otherwise stated.
27 October Fossils - create your own prehistoric landscape.
28 October Tools & Technology – find out what life might have been like from the Stone Age to the Bronze Age and create your own hunting tools! Neolithic and prehistoric handling.
29 October Travelling Through Time – object based literacy workshop. Explore the change in landscape and building technologies and create your own dream landscape.
30 October Victorian Invention – take a look at the different areas and materials used within the museum and create your own pick & mix building!
31 October Toys Through Time – Frankenbear! Create a mismatch bear ready to come alive in the evening, and have your face painted for Halloween!
27 October – 31 October 11am-12pm, drop in session. Join us throughout the family arts festival to discover the changing face of Britain’s landscape through history.
Learn more at Maidstone Museum
Tuesday Tours
First Tuesday of every month. Learn more about the history of the building that houses the museum’s collection with this guided tour.
Museum Lates
Last Thursday of every month. Join us after hours when we will be showcasing artists, musicians, historians and more!
Collections in Focus
Last Wednesday of every month. Find out more about the items held at the museum.
Visit our website for more information. Ralph Steadman
Exhibition Maidstone Museum has the priviledge of hosting an exhibition by the world renowned artist and illustrator, Ralph Steadman, from 6 December to 28 February. This retrospective exhibition looks at the varied works and career of Steadman, from political cartoons to book illustrations.
For more information and to see our full list of events at Maidstone Museum please visit
www.museum.maidstone.gov.uk, email
museuminfo@maidstone.gov.uk, call 01622 602 838, tweet us @MaidstoneMuseum or pop in and pick up a ‘What’s On Guide’.
What’s On
For information on lots of activities for children visit our website. You can book events using the details at the foot of this page.
Gillingham Treasure Join Dr Marit Gaimster for an informative talk on an exciting discovery in Gillingham. 23 October, 6pm-7pm. £10
The Big Draw 25 October, 10am-5pm. FREE
Africa Collections in Focus. Please note that due to the nature of some stores, disabled access may be limited. 29 October, 11am-12pm. £7/£5 concessions
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