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Explorer Family Days 2012
Explorer Family Days take place every Thursday in the school holidays and half term. Families are welcome to drop in and take part in hands-on, creative activities inspired by the museum's collection, exhibitions and stories from the local area.
Thursday 16th February
Build your own Boat
Have fun together designing and creating imaginative mini-boats to float using scrap and recycled materials.
Drop in event, 10.30am- 3.30pm, all ages welcome
All events are included in the normal admission charge (free to Friends of St. Barbe Museum) unless otherwise noted.
Children must be accompanied by an adult, except where noted.
More information
For further information about our Explorer Family Days, Please phone 01590 676969 or e-mail Bryony Waterman
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Under Five Fridays
Discover and create together every final Friday of the month. Take part in a different, lively themed activity that encourages child-led exploration and creative play every month.
Friday 24th February
Boats and Floats
Exploring what floats and sinks, play with toy boats and make a simple scrap boat to take home.
Drop in event, 10.30am - 11.30am, suitable for 2 - 5 year olds. Dress for Mess!
All events are included in the normal admission charge (free to Friends of St. Barbe Museum) unless otherwise noted.
Children must be accompanied by an adult, except where noted.
More information
For further information about our Explorer Family Days, Please phone 01590 676969 or e-mail Bryony Waterman
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Gallery Events 2012
Friday 7th December, 2.00pm - 3.00pm
Gallery Talk by Dr Gill Clarke: Randolph Schwabe - A Life in Art
Gill Clarke, guest curator for our Randolph Schwabe exhibition, will lead a tour of the exhibition giving some insights into Schwabe's work and his fascinating life as an influential and well-connected member of the British art establishment.
Included in the normal admission charge (free to Friends of St. Barbe Museum) but places are limited so please book in advance by phoning 01590 676969.
Booking
There is no need to book for drop in events. Otherwise please book in advance as places are limited. Prices are as shown above where they apply (all gallery events free to gold pass holders but please book where requested).
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Friends of St. Barbe Museum meetings, with lectures and talks 2012
Non-members are welcome to attend Friends talks - admission £3 (unless shown otherwise).
Friday 3rd February
Fish and Chip Quiz
Informal quiz evening for 'Friends and friends of Friends'. Choice of fish, chicken or veggie burger and chips. Remember to bring your own drinks and glasses.
Tickets £9 members and £10 guests. On sale from January in the Museum shop. Book your place and choice of meal by Friday 27th January.
Lymington Community Centre
7.00pm -9.30pm, (note start time).
Click here to find out more about Friends of St. Barbe Museum
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Community History Exhibitions
With the help of many local people and volunteers of all ages, this year the museum will be exploring the theme of food as part of our Taste of History project.
There will be an exciting series of interactive workshops, demonstrations, talks, events and exhibitions taking place throughout the year.
The exhibition A Taste of History - Local Food and Farming will be on show at St. Barbe Museum from Saturday 6th October - 17th November 2012. It will be full of objects, images and material from the museum's collection and from local people.
Project supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund.
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Events for Adults
Wednesday 28th March
1950s Day
Join us for a day of nostalgic reminiscence. Bring your 1950s artefacts and memories relating to food, music fashion, work and home life. Were you living near Lymington at the time? Do you have any photos of people and places from the era? If so we would love to see you.
10am - 4pm, in the art galleries, FREE drop-in event.
St. Barbe Museum's Community Room is available for hire - please contact the Curator, Steven Marshall, if your would like hire the room for your exhibitions, meetings or corporate events.
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