News from the MUSEUM
Contemporary British Watercolours
Come and see a mix of the intended and the unexpected in our free Contemporary British Watercolours exhibition. 21 artists have each submitted three pieces of work, which range from the improvised to the more formal. Watercolour has a natural flow and transparency, with the colours tending to carry on moving after the brush has left the paper – something exploited by the artists to stunning effect. On display until 7 November. The museum is closed on Sundays after 25 October.
Museum Events Fright Night!
Look out for Fright Night! Our October ‘Late’ on 29 October will be dedicated to an evening of creepy happenings, including a performance to chill the spine from the Anaconda Dance Troupe and a talk by our curators on the more weird and spooky objects in our collections. Dare you come along..?
For more information or to book, call 01622 602838
The Magic of Masks and Puppets
From 21 November, this exhibition will delight the whole family! Objects from around the world — from traditional Punch and Judy puppets to Rajasthani marionettes, and Commedia Dell’Arte leather masks to animatronics from film and TV — are brought together in this wonderful free exhibition. Younger visitors will even be able to have fun acting out their own play in costumes and masks on our specially built stage.
Manga Workshops
On Saturday 7 November, budding artists will have a chance to find out about this unique style and create their own characters on a
storyboard. Under 16s
from 11am-1pm, and over 16s from 2pm-4pm.
Get Stuffed!
For those fascinated by taxidermy, there’s an opportunity to create your own ethically sourced stuffed bird on 5 December! Led by two practising taxidermists, this all day workshop will guide you through the process of preparing and stuffing the provided specimen. Early booking is advised.
October
Half Term October half term is always busy with plenty of Halloween-themed arts and crafts! Come along to the Museum from 26-30 October to
take part. We’ll be pumpkin-carving on 31
October – places for this special
event must be booked in advance on 01622 602838.
Christmas Opening Hours
We will be closed 24-28 December inclusive for Christmas. We’ll then close early at 3pm on New Year’s Eve, and will be closed on New Year’s Day.
More information on all upcoming exhibitions and events can be found at
www.museum.maidstone.gov.uk Bookings via 01622 602838.
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