What's On

Join us for exciting events at Erewash Museum.

What's On at Erewash Museum

Erewash Museum hold a variety events throughout the year for all the family. It is the perfect place to spend a day taking part in workshops, talks, and activities. 

Steampunks at the museum

Summer at Erewash Museum

All Bookable events! 

 

A view of the beach in Erewash Museum Garden

26th July /11am-4pm 

The official opening of The Beach! Enjoy a spectacular day of theatre performance “Earth Calling Bear-stronaut!”, bubble shows with games and crafts in the garden. The perfect way to start your summer! Free!

 

All Summer Holidays we are open 

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday

11am-4pm

Picnic Time for Teddy Bears

Wednesday 30 July, 6, 13, 20, 27 Aug

Each Wednesday bring along your cuddly toy and enjoy a day in the garden with the beach, games and crafts! Get your teddy bear passport to collect stamps on your summer adventure at Erewash Museum. Free!

 

Cooking Together 31 July 1 Aug 

31/07 Story Chefs Performance from Maison Foo. Delicious stories brough to life with a sprinkle of mischief and magic and a good serving of puppets, music and theatre fun. Suitable for ages 6-106 Book Here

01/08 Learning about the science of cooking, decorate a biscuit and make a smoothie on our smoothie bike. Free!

 

Ancient World 7, 8, 9 August

Learning about the ancient world with Archaeologist sharing their knowledge of shields through the ages and explore our dig pit for ancient finds! Free

07/08 Basket weaving workshop. Inspired by Viking crafts, with a modern twist of bright colour wools and accessories. Book Here 

08/08 Viking Crafts! Ages 6+

Pottery Book Here

Braid Weaving Book Here

Silver Smithing. Book here 

09/08 Into the Viking World. Join our immersive authentic Viking day with Hrútar lið. Join in their crafts, watch them battle and see what it was like to be a Viking!  Book Here

Imagination in Motion 14, 15 August

14/08 Puppetry workshops with green screen. Make your own curious creature and bring it to life Book Here 

Bubbles and games in the garden, Free

15/08 Enjoy performances, play and creativity in the garden and get lost in your imagination! Free.

16/08 1pm-3pm Bold as Brass. Enjoy the delightful sounds of Beeston Big Band at Erewash Museum. Free 

 

Here to Help 21, 22 August

21/08 Mini First Aiders Workshops. Get your little ones feeling confident with first aider skills. 

Ages 3-6 Book here 

ages 7-11 Book here 

22/08 Local services will be attending to tell you all about what they do in the community. Free!

 

Garden Party 28, 29 August

28/08 Aerial workshops, circus skills and bubbles! A whole load of garden fun! Free

29/08 War time Variety Show. Signifying the end of summer and celebrating 80 years since the end of WWII we are hosting a fantastic variety show of various performances for all the family. There will be singing, dancing and music for this very special occasion. Book Here

 

Bunting Of Hope Community Creation 15, 16, 21, 22, 28 August

Celebrating 80 years since the end of World War II, our summer resident artist will be leading workshop to help you create your own part of our bunting creation to have on display at our War Time Variety Show. No booking required, Free.

 

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