The Fusilier Museum Events

Calendar

Bug Box

29-05-2013 13:00

Book your FREE place to see giant bugs from the bug box. Including hairy spiders, slimy snails and BIG beetles.  Places are limited.  Shows are at 1pm and 2pm. Ideal for 3 - 11 year olds.  Book through ringing the museum on 0161 763 8950 or e-mail bookings@fusiliermuseum.com

6 weeks of Summer- Lancashire Hawks and Owls

24-07-2013 13:00

Hold a baby owl or giant kestrel in Gallipoli Garden outside the museum.  This FREE demonstration includes making an owl to take home. 

 

If it is dry weather this will take place in Gallipoli Garden outside the museum, if it is wet weather this will take place inside the museum.

6 weeks of Summer- Mix and muddle the Royal family

31-07-2013 13:00

Celebrate the latest addition to the royal family with a FREE baby shower.  With a royal themed craft in Gallipoli Garden outside the museum. 

 

If it is dry weather this will take place in Gallipoli Garden outside the museum, if it is wet weather this will take place inside the museum.

 

Inspired by Ilka Workshops

The Minden Lecture

03-08-2013 14:30

Free talk at the museum at 2:30pm by Adam Dighton a military history tutor from the University of Salford.  The bar will also be open.

6 weeks of Summer- Make a Minden Rose

07-08-2013 13:00

Remember Fallen Fusiliers at the museum by making roses.  This craft is FREE and ideal for 3 to 11 year olds outside the museum in Gallipoli Garden.  Also just put your £1 in the pot for face painting. 

 

If it is dry weather this will take place in Gallipoli Garden outside the museum, if it is wet weather this will take place inside the museum.

 

Inspired by Ilka Workshops

6 weeks of Summer- Set the scene for a puppet performance

14-08-2013 13:00

Decorate an outdoor stage and make a finger puppets inspired by a puppet performance every 30 minutes.  Also just put your £1 in the pot for face painting.  Ideal for 3 to 11 year olds.

 

If it is dry weather this will take place in Gallipoli Garden outside the museum, if it is wet weather this will take place inside the museum.

 

Inspired by Ilka Workshops and working with Cat Jessop from Art.works.

6 weeks of Summer- Make a Mad Hatter's Hat

21-08-2013 13:00

Be mad enough to make a hatter's hat.  This FREE craft is ideal for 3 to 11 year olds.  Also just put your £1 in the pot for face painting. 

 

If it is dry weather this will take place in Gallipoli Garden outside the museum, if it is wet weather this will take place inside the museum.

 

Inspired by Ilka Workshops

6 weeks of Summer- Summer Fruit Skewers

28-08-2013 13:00

Create your own FREE fruit skewer to eat!  Also just put your £1 in the pot for face painting.  Ideal for 3 to 11 year olds.

 

If it is dry weather this will take place in Gallipoli Garden outside the museum, if it is wet weather this will take place inside the museum.

 

Inspired by Ilka Workshops

The Big Draw- Draw Tomorrow

30-10-2013 13:00

What do you want to do when you grow up?  Pick up your pencil and get drawing on a BIG scale! Draw around yourself and then decorate with what you want to be.   Also just put your £1 in the pot for face painting.  Ideal for 3 to 11 year olds, drop in from 1pm to 3pm.

 

Inspired by Ilka Workshops

The Inkerman Lecture

09-11-2013 14:30

Free talk at the museum at 2:30pm by 1st battalion Royal Regiment of Fusiliers on their tour of duty in Afghanistan.  The bar will also be open.