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The Museum of Royal Worcester has closed for a major refurbishment and will re-open in May 2018 with new exhibitions and visitor experience. During the closure the Museum of Royal Worcester Shop will be housed at The Guildhall alongside a programme of engaging events running throughout the year. See our website for more details. www.museumofroyalworcester.org
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A Lens on History at Greyfriars’
St Martin’s in the Cornmarket
Fri 23 February, 11am-3.30pm Become a historian, and explore the history of Greyfriars’ through your own lens.
Pop Up and Pop In
The Hive (Worcestershire
Sat 17–Sun 25 February, 9am-1pm Pop in and enjoy a self-guided tour or join us for a Pop Up event during the Festival. Visit our website for details.
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St Swithun’s Church
Hands on Archaeology
We Love the Georgians
Mon 19 February, 11am-3pm Get up close to see and handle history with a range of activities for adults and children using documents and objects from our collections. Free, no booking required.
Thu 22 February, 11am-3pm Discover Georgian life – try on Georgian hats, play with Georgian toys and make a miniature keepsake to take home with you. Free activities.
Civil War in the Archives and Archaeology – Behind the Scenes Tour
Tudor House Museum
Sat 24 February, 2-3.30pm Come with us behind the scenes to find out about the Civil War through historic documents in our archives, and through archaeological discoveries. £6.
Wed 14, Thu 15, Sat 17, Sun 18, Wed 21, Thu 22, Sat 24, Sun 25 February, 10am-4pm Oh, those wicked Victorians and their villainous ways! Learn more about their bad habits and naughty deeds with our activities.
The Infirmary, City Campus
Heritage Festival 2018
Bones, Bricks and Buildings Tue 20 February, 11am & 1pm and Fri 23 February, 11am & 1pm Do you love buildings? Take an architecture tour of Worcester Business School. Spot the Georgian and Victorian features and learn of discoveries below the ground! Free with booking required at www.bit.ly/TheInfirmaryTickets
The Commandery Living History at The Commandery Sat 17–Sun 18 February, 10am-5pm Experience 2000 years of history come to life, from Vikings to Victorians, with a weekend of living history encampments, military displays, vintage vehicles and more.
The Infirmary – Pop Up Lab University of Worcester St John’s Campus
George Marshall Medical Museum Secret Recipes Exhibition Mon 19–Fri 23 February, 9am-4pm Visit our 1900s apothecary and find out some of his tried and tested remedies for what ails you. Would they have worked? Self-guided activity. Free.
Secret Recipes Activity Tues 20 February, 11am-1pm Can you tell a fake apothecary’s remedy from a real one used in the 1800s? Come along and help the Curator with your detective skills! Free.
Worcester Cathedral, The Guesten Black May: an illustrated talk on the Battle of the Atlantic by Hugh Matyr Sat 17 February, 2-3pm Talk about the Battle of the Atlantic- how the allies won. Tickets £5 or £8 for the two talks. Booking essential 01905 732902.
Mediaeval Nuns in Worcester: a talk by Anne MacWhirter Sat 17 February, 3.30-4.30pm An interesting talk on life for Mediaeval Nuns in Worcester. Tickets £5 or £8 for the two talks. Booking essential 01905 732902.
Villainous Victorians
Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum Love Worcester’s Greatest Artist Sat 17 February, 2-4pm Join us for music and poetry at the opening of Benjamin Williams Leader: Blest by the Suns of Home as we bring together some of Leader’s most significant works in this landmark exhibition. Exhibition continues until 2nd June. Free entry.
Living History at Tudor House Museum Sat 17–Sun 18 February, 10am-4pm The Ragged Victorians take over the museum this weekend, bringing the 19th century to bawdy, colourful life.
Worcester Tourist Information Centre
Make a Mini Worcester Mon 19 February, 11am-3pm Drop in and create your favourite part of our lovely City. Will yours be the Cathedral? The Commandery or even your own house? £2 per person for materials.
Love Worcester Trail Wed 14–Sun 25 February, 9.30am-5pm (Sat 10am-4pm) Pick up a free Love Worcester Trail from the Tourist Information Centre. Complete for your chance to win a prize.
Love the Museum After Hours Fri 23 February, 5.30-8pm Explore the Museum after Hours especially for Love Worcester week, with music, cocktails and our famous mystery museums objects quiz – all on a Worcester theme. Free entry.
Worcester Cathedral
A Heart Dissection
Self-guided Love Themed Audio Tour
Wed 21 February, 11am & 1pm During love and infatuation the heart gets the blame. What is a heart? How does it function? Dissect a pig heart to find out more! Free with booking required at www.bit.ly/TheInfirmaryTickets Suitable ages 6+ with adults.
Sat 17–Sat 24 February, 10am-4.30pm, excluding Sun 18 Discover the interesting love stories connected to the Cathedral through a self-guided audio tour. £5 refundable deposit to be paid at shop. Last pick up of tour, 3.30pm.
Worcestershire Museum of Freemasonry
A Cathedral Turned Upside Down
Discover the World of Freemasonry
Greyfriars’ House & Garden
Museum of Royal Worcester at The Guildhall
Sat 17–Sun 25 February, 9am-4.30pm (Mon–Sat); 12.30-3.30pm (Sun) Enter the Cathedral and download a fascinating trail telling the story of Worcester Cathedral during the English Civil War. For young people and adults.
Living History at Greyfriars’
Crafty Crowns and Coats of Arms
Love getting Messy
Sat 17–Sun 18 February, 11am-3.30pm Join us as re-enactors bring the Greyfriars’ to life. Meet characters spanning 400 years of history. Normal admission applies.
Tue 20 February, 11am-3pm Make a fabulous jewel encrusted crown, create a majestic coat of arms, decorate a shield and make your mark with your own royal wax seal.
Wed 21–Thu 22 February, 10.30am-12.30pm & 2-4pm Drop-in Messy Church workshops for families, focusing on much loved bible characters and stories. Free activities for children.
Tue 13, Wed 14, Thu 15, Sat 17, Sun 18, Tue 20, Wed 21, Thu 22, Sat 24, Sun 25 February, 10am-4pm The museum is the finest and largest museum of Freemasonry outside of London. It has been in existence in Worcester for 130 years. Free parking and a warm friendly welcome to all. Children welcome.
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