Museums: 2008 Events
The various museums in the city have great exhibitions and events all year round.
CHILDREN AND FAMILY EVENTS
All children under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult throughout the events and activities.
October Half Term
Free Halloween Family Fun Day: (all ages)
Wednesday 29 October
10am - 2pm
Tudor Merchant's Hall, Westgate Street, Southampton SO14 2AJ
Free drop-in for all the family
Want to have a go at all things ghoulish during the half term break?
Come and create your own spooky Halloween puppets, monster masks and listen to some chilling tales told by Southampton Library Service. You are all welcome to come dressed in your creepiest costumes.
Christmas Holidays
Tudor Christmas Family Day: (all ages)
Saturday 20 December
10am - 2pm
Tudor Merchant's Hall, Westgate Street, Southampton SO14 2AJ
Drop-in for all the family - £1 per child
A wonderful way to celebrate Christmas. Make your own Tudor themed Christmas card and write your message with feathered quills, make someone a sweet-smelly sweet bag, the perfect present that gets rid of bad smells, dress up in our Tudor costumes and try your hand at Tudor Dance.
TALKS AND TOURS
HERITAGE OPEN DAYS 11-14 September
Heritage Open days provide a unique opportunity to view historical venues around the city that are normally closed to the public.
For further information please telephone 023 8063 5904 or email museums@southampton.gov.uk
Tudor Merchant's Hall Open Day
Thursday 11 September
10am - 4pm
Tudor Merchant's Hall, Westgate Street, Southampton SO14 2AJ
No booking required. FREE
Stairs access only. Not suitable for wheelchairs.
A rare opportunity to see the impressive interior of Tudor Merchant's Hall. This timber framed medieval building originally stood in the centre of St Michael's Square, but was moved to its present location in the 17th century.
Tours of the Civic Centre Clock Tower
Thursday 11 & Friday 12 September
10am - 3pm
Civic Centre, Southampton, SO14 7LY
Pre-booking only on telephone 023 8063 5904
Steep spiral staircase. Not suitable for wheelchairs.
Max 10 people per tour. Meet at Civic Centre Reception.
A chance to view the city from one of Southampton's iconic landmarks. there is a minimum of 10 people per tour, therefore, pre booking is essential.
Tours of the Mayoral Rooms
Friday 12 September
10am, 11am, 2pm & 3pm
Civic Centre, Southampton, SO14 7LY
Pre-booking only on telephone 023 8063 5904
Fully accessible.
Max 30 people per tour. FREE
The splendid 1930's decor of the Mayoral Rooms can be seen, as well as civc regalia and tresures. Each tour will last approximatley 30 minutes.
Southampton Archive Tour
Friday 12 September
10.30am - 11.30am
Basement of South Block, Civic Centre, Southampton, SO14 7LY
Pre-booking only on 023 8083 2251 (not Mondays or Fridays) or at city.archives@southampton.gov.uk
FREE
Fully accessible.
Guided tour of Southampton's Archives in their climate-controlled stors. The collections date from 1199 to the present day and cover all aspects of the city's history.
Suitable for 10 years and over. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
St Julien's Chapel Open Day
Friday 12 September
10am - 4pm
Winkle Street, Southampton, SO14 2NY
No booking required FREE
Stepa and uneven surfaces. Not suitable for wheelchairs.
A unique opportunity to view inside one of Southampton's most intriguing historic buildings.
God's House Tower Open Roof
Saturday 13 September
Museum of Archaeology, Winkle Street, Southampton, SO14 2NY
10am - 3.45am (last admission to roof 3.30pm)
No Booking required FREE
Steps to the roof. Not suitable for wheelchairs.
Children must be accompanied by an adult when visiting the roof.
Wonderful views over Southampton water and the docks.
Medieval Town Gunner Tour
Thursday 11, Friday 12 and Saturday 13 September
10.30am - 12noon
Museum of Archaeology, Winkle Street, Southampton, SO14 2NY
Pre-booking essential on telephone 023 8063 5904
Max of 20 people per tour.
Meet outside Museum of Archaeology.
FREE
Some uneven steps. Not suitable for wheelchairs.
Suitable for 8 years and over. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
A walking tour of Southampton's medieval defences - its walls and towers.
Tudor House and Gardens Open day
Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 September
10am - 4pm
Bugle Street, Southampton, SO14 2AD
Pre-booking is essentails for both tours on telephone 023 8063 5904
Max 25 people per tour. FREE
Some steps. Not suitable for wheelchairs.
An excellent opportunity to see how the building has been repaired and saved for the future, following a 60 week renovation project funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund. A SCC Park Ranger will be available to answer any questions about the garden.
St Michael's Church Open Day
Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 September
10am - 4pm
St Michael's Square, Southampton, SO14 2AH
No booking required. FREE
For access information please cal 023 8063 5904
To coincide with the Tudor House Open Days, St Michael's Church, the oldest building in the city, will be open to the public.
TUDOR HOUSE LECTURE SERIES
A series of lectures relating to the current project to repair, restore, reinterpret and reopen Tudor House Museum.
All lectures will be held at the Tudor Merchants Hall, Westgate, Southampton and will start at 7.30pm.
Light refreshments will be available from 7pm.
Tickets will cost £3.50 (£2.50 for FOSMAG and SCMAS members), and any profits made will go towards the Tudor House project.
Pre-booking is advised and can be done by e-mail to museums@southampton.gov.uk, or by telephone to 023 8063 5904.
Interpreting Tudor House
Wednesday 15 October 2008
Mark Magitson from ExhibitionsPlus, the design team appointed for Tudor House Phase 2, will give a talk on the exciting developments on the Learning and Interpretation plans for the project.
Southampton in the spa period
Wednesday 19 November 2008
Dr. Andy Russel, Archaeology Unit Manager and Ancient Monuments Officer, Southampton City Council
At home with Sir Richard Lister: Family, friends and furnishings
Wednesday 17 December2008
Dr Maria Hayward, Director of the AHRC Research Centre for Textile Conservation and Textile Studies, Textile Conservation Centre, University of Southampton
Sir Henry Lee and the Elizabethan Accession Day Tournaments: Celebrating the 450th anniversary of Elizabeth I’s coronation
Wednesday 21 January 2009
Sue Simpson, PhD student, University of Southampton
Wednesday 18 February 2009
Title and speaker to be confirmed
Henry VIII and the Venetian galleys
Wednesday 18th March 2009
David Childs, former Development Director of the Mary Rose Trust, Portsmouth, and author of the book “The Warship Mary Rose
For further information about any of these events, please telephone 023 8063 5904 or email museums@southampton.gov.uk
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