Events
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Show and Tell - Parish Apprenticeship Indentures
During the 18th and 19th centuries, many pauper and orphaned children were bound by parishes into apprenticeships.
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Rediscovered: The Lost Painting of Henry VIII
During the 1590s the tapestry maker and local politician Ralph Sheldon commissioned a set of 22 portraits of monarchs and contemporary figures for his home Weston House in Warwickshire.
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Crime and Punishment: A look at some historical evidence of Courts, Crimefighters and Correction in Warwickshire
From Known Thieves to Quarter Session records: discover how Warwickshire dealt with its criminals, and view some of the records that have been preserved.
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Celebrating Heritage Crafts – Craft Demonstration Day
Come along and discover a range of different heritage crafts, from bookbinding to circular sock machines!
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Roses and Castles Canal Painting Workshop
Learn to paint in the colourful canal folk art style with Kerri the Heritage Crafter.
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St John’s House Tour
The story of St John’s House in Warwick spans 900 years of history, from medieval hospital to family home, schoolhouse, and museum.
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Show and Tell – The 17th Century Village Constable
Come and find out what the local constable was doing around the time of the English Civil War.
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Women Collectors
Discover some of the pioneering women of the Warwickshire Natural History and Archaeology Society.
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Behind the Scenes: Museum Collection Tour
Get a look behind the scenes with this exclusive tour of Warwickshire Museum’s collections.
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Great Fire of Warwick 1694 Talk and Walk
On 6 September 1694, The Great Fire of Warwick, ripped through the town, leaving a lasting impact on both the people and buildings of the town.
