Winchester Museums

What’s On September 2012 – March 2013

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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–3pmBank 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 SEPTEMBER 2012 – MARCH 2013

Sat 13 – Sun 14OctoberWestgate, 10am – 4.30pm

Stuarts at theWestgate

Re-enactors bring Stuarthistory alive. What was it liketo live in England during thetime of King Charles I, OliverCromwell and the English CivilWar? Bring a camera.Free family event.

Sat 6 October –Sun 11 November City Space

Making It: in communities and schools

An intriguing exhibition ofwork by makers, schools andcommunity groups, includingDeryn Relph, knit designer andSarah Macrae, designer-jewellertogether with work made bypupils during workshops led byTim Johnson, basket maker andJulian Belmonte, ceramicist.Free admission.

Until end September 2012 Guildhall first floorentrance

JubilationIn the year of the Queen’sDiamond Jubilee, this smalldisplay features objects,souvenirs and photographsshowing how the people ofWinchester commemoratedthe diamond jubilee of QueenVictoria in 1897.Guildhall opening hours only.

Sat 1 – Sun 30SeptemberCity Space

Winchester Art ClubAnnual Exhibition

This annual exhibition offersthe chance for local artists,both amateur andprofessional, to exhibit a rangeof work from paintings tosculpture, drawings to prints.Each Saturday afternoonduring the exhibition there will

Sat 8 September Westgate, 10am – 1pm,1.30pm - 4.30pm

Medieval ArcherTo mark Heritage OpenWeekend the Westgate will bevisited by a medieval archer.Come along and find outabout military life in theMiddle Ages.Free admission.

Mon 1 October until end April 2013Guildhall, first floor entrance

Trading in StoneA selection of stoneware vesselsof all shapes and sizes from theWinchester Museums collectionsmany of which prominentlydisplay the names of localtraders and theirproducts.Guildhall openinghours only.

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be short demonstrations byexhibiting artists.Free admission.

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Sat 17 November –Sun 6 JanuaryCity Space

Spinning a Yarn,Weaving a Thread

This colourful and inspiringexhibition by the HampshireGuild of Weavers, Spinners andDyers offers visitors an insight in

crafts that have been practicedby civilisations across the worldfor thousands of years.Members of the guild will beon hand during the exhibitionto demonstrate their skills andeven allow visitors the chanceto try their hand at some ofthese fascinating crafts.Free admission.

Wed 31 OctoberWestgate, 3pm – 7pm

Spooky Halloweenmake-and-take

Pop in to the Westgate andmake a scary hanging bat totake away on Halloweenevening… if you dare! Free event.

Sat 15 December City Museum, 11am – 3.30pm

Christmas Past andfestive make and take

Come along to the City Museumand find out how Christmaswas celebrated over 100 yearsago. You can also make aChristmas pop-up card to takehome with you.Free activity. Age 7+. All childrenmust be accompanied by an adult.

Sat 15 December –Sun 6 January City Museum

Christmas QuizSee if you can spot ourreindeer hiding around thearound the City Museum; don’tmiss the one with the red nose! Free quiz for all the family. Tastyprizes for successful festive sleuths.

Fri 2 and Sat 3NovemberCity Museum, 10am – 3.30pm

Saxon Living History Days

Join Anglo-Saxon re-enactorsWeorod, and immerse yourselfin the daily life, and violentdeath, of the Dark Ages!Free event, don’t forget to bringyour camera.

Sat 27 – Wed 31OctoberWestgate, Sat and Sunnormal opening hours,Mon – Tue 10am – 5pm,Wed 31, 10am – 7pm

Halloween HorrorsSpotter Quiz

The creepy Westgate will bedecorated for Halloween andwill be staying open late onHalloween evening. Can youspot all of the scary batshidden around the Westgatechamber?Free admission.

NOVEMBER

DECEMBERSat 27 OctoberSt Bartholomew’s Church,Hyde, Winchester, 10am –4pm

King Alfred’s Day Winchester Museums staff aregoing out-and-about withactivities, Anglo-Saxoncostume, and object handling,to join the community in Hydein commemorating the life ofKing Alfred.

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Sat 12 January –Sun 3 FebruaryCity Space

Mayor’s Choice This popular annual exhibitionshowcases paintings fromWinchester Museums’topographical collection andgives the public anopportunity to see items thatare not normally on display. Free admission.

Fri 22 and Sat 23February City Museum, 10am – 5pm

The Romans Return Studying the Romans atschool? Come along and meeta Roman soldier and Romanlady from Legio SecundaAugusta. Replica objects tohandle. Free event, don’t forget to bring a camera.

Sat 23 March –Sun 14 AprilCity Museum

Easter Spotter Quiz Spot the colourful Easter

eggs around the CityMuseum. Win a smalltasty prize if you spotthem all.Free event.

Sat 23 March –Sun 14 AprilWestgate, weekends only

Easter Spotter QuizSpot the Easter bunnieshopping aroundthe Old Westgate.Win a small tastyprize if you spotthem all.Free event.

Thurs 7 March –Sun 14 AprilCity Space

Books by ArtistsA display of Artists’ Booksfrom the Winchester School ofArt Collection which includeswork by former studentsselected and acquired at finalyear degree shows since the1980s. The books cover a widevariety of topics includingtextiles, photography, holidaysand journeys brought to lifeusing a range of colours,textures and materials.Free admission.

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Sun 17 FebruaryWestgate, 11am – 3pm

Westgate Civil WarMuster

Members of the Sealed Knotmuster at the Westgate withmuskets and pike. Join inmilitary drill and find outabout life as a soldier in theCivil War.Free event. No booking required.Don’t forget to bring a camera.

Sat 9 February –Sun 3 MarchCity Space

A Change of Heart Local artist Andrew Carniereturns to City Space with hisfascinating and intriguingvideo and projection basedartwork this time inspired bycutting edge medical researchinto the working of the heart. 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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