Winchester Museums

What’s On March 2012 – September 2012

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CityMuseum

WestgateMuseum

The Square – near Winchester CathedralPostcode: SO23 9ES Tel: 01962 863 064� Galleries tell the story of Winchester

through 2000 years� Mosaics from Roman Winchester� Models of the Anglo-Saxon and

medieval city� Reconstructed 19th and 20th

century shops� Hands-on activities, quizzes and replica

children’s historical costumes� Audio Guide� Gift shop

High Street – close to Great HallPostcode: SO23 9AP Tel: 01962 869 864� Fortified medieval gateway with roof top

city views� Ancient walls covered in prisoners’ graffiti� Objects from Tudor and Stuart Winchester� Unique collection of weights

and measures� Stunning Tudor ceiling� Armour and a gibbet� Brass rubbing, child-size armour

and quizzes� Gift shop

Opening Apr–Oct Mon–Sat 10am–5pmTimes Sun noon–5pm

Nov–Mar Tue–Sat 10am–4pmSun noon–4pm

Free admissionLift to all floors

Opening Apr–Oct Sat 10am–5pmTimes Sun noon–5pm

Nov– ClosedFeb halftermFeb halfterm– Sat 10am–4pmMar Sun noon–4pmFree admission

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CitySpace

Office &Enquiries

Winchester Discovery Centre – Jewry StreetPostcode: SO23 8SB Tel: 01962 873 610� A changing programme of exhibitions,

ranging from displays drawn from thevast collections held by Winchester CityCouncil’s museums service to installationsby some of our talented local artists

� Art activity area during exhibitions

Winchester Guildhall – In the BroadwayPostcode: SO23 9GH Tel: 01962 840 222� Access to museum archives, collections

and information including photographs� Free finds identification service� Education and outreach services

Opening All year Mon–Fri 10am–6pmTimes Sat 10am–5pm

Sun 11am–4pmfrom Apr Sun 11am–3pm

Bank Holidays closed

Free admissionWinchester Discovery Centre is familyfriendly, with lifts, toilets and baby changingfacilities. There is disabled access.

Access to staff and collections by appointment

Free AdmissionAccess via the street level GuildhallReception

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A warm welcome fromthe team at WinchesterMuseumsWe hope you enjoy readingall about the City Museum,Westgate and City Space,and our exciting programmeof events taking place duringthe next few months.Come along to the CityMuseum and Westgate anddiscover Winchester’sfascinating history from itsprehistoric past to thepresent day. Find out thestories behind the museums’collections of amazingobjects. Our exciting displaysare all about learning andhaving fun at the same time. Our City Space gallery in theDiscovery Centre shows anexciting programme of

temporary exhibitions whichare accompanied by activitiesand events for all ages. Formore in-depth enquiries youare welcome to contact us.The museum team will doour very best to ensure thatyou have an enjoyable visit.We would love to know what

you think about your visit,and do hope that you willcome back to visit us again.

The Museums Teammuseums@winchester.gov.uk

CitySpace

Map showing locations of Museums in Winchester

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Events

EVENTS MARCH 2012 – SEPTEMBER 2012

Until end September 2012 Guildhall firstfloor entrance

JubilationIn the year of theQueen’s Diamond Jubilee, thissmall display features objects,souvenirs and photographsshowing how the people ofWinchester commemoratedthe diamond jubilee of QueenVictoria in 1897.Guildhall opening hours only.

Sat 17 March – Sun 15 AprilCity Space

Leg It!

This exhibition features a raresurviving 18th century sedanchair from WinchesterMuseums’ collections. Did thisform of public transport havethe lowest carbon ‘footprint’ever? This exhibition will askvisitors to think about themost energy efficient way ofgetting from A to B. Free admission.

Sat 31 March – Sun 15 AprilCity Museum

Easter Spotter Quiz Spot the Easterbunnieshoppingaround the CityMuseum. Win asmall tasty prizeif you spotthem all.Free event.

Sat 31 March – Sun 15 AprilWestgate, Weekends only

Easter Spotter QuizSpot theEaster chickshidden aroundthe OldWestgate. Wina small tastyprize if youspot them all.Free event.

Sat 14 AprilThe Ship Inn, BishopsSutton, 11am – 3pm

Finds IdentificationDay

Have you found any objects inyour garden, out walking ormetal-detecting? Wondered what they are orhow old they might be? Nowis your chance to find out!Bring them along, and findout more about them.Free event.

Sat 21 April – Sun 20 MayCity Space

WinchesterPhotographic SocietyAnnual Exhibition 2012

Winchester PhotographicSociety is one of the largestphotographic clubs in thesouth and its annual exhibitionattracts entries from not onlyits own membership but

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photographers far and wide,professional and amateur.Free admission

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Sat 26 May – Sun 1 JulyCity Space

Creative ForceThis exhibition showcases workby some of the best artspractitioners in the Winchesterarea and includes insights intohow they create work that isadmired both here andabroad. Part of the WinchesterBest of British Festival. Free entry.

Sun 3 JuneCathedral Green, 12 – 4pm

Festival ofVolunteering

Come along and find out howyou could volunteer withWinchester Museums. You willfind us alongside at least 30other organisations seekingvolunteers together with ‘OneBig Table’, a multiculturalevent celebrating the culturaldiversity of Winchester whichincludes food, live music anddance. Free event.

Sat 9 June1 - 5pm

Bishop’s WalthamShow

Winchester Museums will beattending this popular show,taking artefacts and activitiesout to people in the district.Admission charge will apply.

Sat 26 MayCity Museum, 11am – 4pm

Victorian Jubilee

Pop along to theCity Museum andfind out how theVictorianscelebrated theirQueen’s Diamond Jubilee in1897. Make-and-take a pop upJubilee card, suitable for age6+. Children must beaccompanied by an adult.Free event.

MAYSat 19 May – Sun 10 JuneCity Museum

Jubilee Crown Spotter Quiz

Spot the Royal Crowns hiddenaround the City Museum. Wina small tasty prize if you spotthem all.Free event.

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Sat 7 July – Sun 26 AugustCity Space

Sporting HeroesThis exciting summerexhibition celebrates our localsporting personalities past,present and future. Full offascinating objects andinspiring stories, from theworld of Ancient Greece to thededication of our youngsporting heroes of today. Withplenty of fun activities andthings to do, this familyfriendly exhibition hassomething for everyone. Free admission.

Sat 18 August11am – 5pm

Denmead VillageShow

Winchester Museums takingartefacts and activities out topeople in the district.

Sat 25 August2pm – 5pm

HambledonHorticultural Show

Visit our stall at this BankHoliday event and try some ofour hands-on activities,together with finds handlingand replica period costume.

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SEPTEMBER

Wed 15 AugustWinchester DiscoveryCentre, 10am – 4pm

Victory Wreath makeand take

Drop in to the Discovery Centrefor this free family activity andmake your very own AncientOlympics victory wreath totake away with you. Allmaterials provided. Age 7+.All childrenmust beaccompaniedby an adult.Free activity.

Sat 21 JulyCity SpaceStart time - 3pm

Sporting WinchesterTour

Join a registered city guide for a1½ hour tour and take a look atthe places around Hyde and RiverPark where Wintonians enjoyedtheir sporting activites over thelast two hundred years or more.Tickets from the TIC 01962840500. Adults £5 Children £1. www.winchestertouristguides.com

Sat 1 – Sun 30SeptemberCity Space

Winchester Art ClubExhibition 2012

This annual exhibition offersthe chance for local artists,both amateur and professional,to exhibit a range of work frompaintings to sculpture,drawings to prints.During the exhibition there willbe short demonstrations byexhibiting artists.Free admission.

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If you have any particular needs which affect how you are able to use or beinvolved in our services or how you would like to receive information forexample translation, interpreters, Braille, audio tape, large print, sign

language - please contact the Customer Service Centre either by telephone01962 840 222 or by email customerservice@winchester.gov.uk

Find out more about our fascinating collections atwww.winchestermuseumcollections.org.uk

Email: museums@winchester.gov.ukTel: 01962 840 222

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