Museum Events (Exhibitions & Activities)

Southampton’s Past Times – Monthly Thursday Lecture Series
11 April / 7.30 – 8.30pm / Westgate Hall, Westgate Street SO14 2AY / £4.50 (£3.50 FOSMAG, SCMAS)Title: "Dreaming of a better life: the tale of three migrants"
Speaker: Jenny Cuffe, freelance journalist and reporter for BBC Radio 4 and BBC World Service.

The Spa Town – Regency Southampton
Sat 20th April / 11am-4pm / Tudor House / £20, £18 Conc
Join Dr Andy Russel as he takes you back to the time when Jane Austen lived in Southampton. Discover more about the Georgian inhabitants and learn more about what life was like in the 18th century. Handle real Regency artefacts and take a guided trip to where Jane Austen lived and establishments she would have visited.

Discover Drawing at Tudor House
Saturdays 4th May, 1st June / Tudor House & Garden / 1-4pm / £15 each session
Each month will have a different focus. Each Session suitable for both beginners and intermediate learners. Draw real Tudor and Victorian artefacts from the museums collections. Please bring a selection on paper to each session.
Drawing with Graphite – Sat 4th May
Explore sketching and shading while working with graphite. Create texture and tone to your art work by controlling and exploiting the possibilities of mark-making.

Shoe Customise & Embellish Workshop
Saturday 11th May/ Tudor House and Garden/ £25, £22 conc/ 11am – 3pm/ pre book
Get crafty with Loco Shoes illustration and create some truly special shoes. Tips and design ideas will be given at every step of the way with an experienced designer Sam Pierpoint, with everyone individually guided on how to create their own ‘designer’ shoes. Please bring along light colored shoes - leather, plastic, or fabric is ideal.

Night at the Museum
Saturday 18 May/ Tudor House / 6pm – 8pm / FREE Entry / £2 per tour / small charges for additional activities
Last years was brilliant, join us again to take the opportunity to visit Tudor House after hours. This year enjoy tours behind the scenes in the attic and cellar; meet the Tudor Lord and Lady of the House, and help Bessie the House maid figure out what’s used for what in the Victorian Kitchen. There will also be a drop in make-and-take activity in the Learning room and a chance to dress up and have a snap of yourself taken in Tudor Garb. The café will be open if you simply want to enjoy a beverage and light bite

City Eye’s create a comedy drama film (7-11 years)
Monday 27 May/ SeaCity Museum, Learning Deck 2/ 10.30am – 4.00pm/ £25/ pre-book through City Eye direct on Telephone 023 8071 1672
Be part of the cast and crew that make a funny short-film. Using professional filmmaking equipment you can develop camera and editing skills whilst having big fun!

Discover Drawing at Tudor House
Saturday 1st June / Tudor House & Garden / 1-4pm / £15 each session
Each month will have a different focus. Each Session suitable for both beginners and intermediate learners. Draw real Tudor and Victorian artefacts from the museums collections. Please bring a selection on paper to each session.
Drawing with Pen and Ink- Sat 1st June
Discover techniques associated with pen and ink drawing such as hatching, cross hatching and contours. Suitable for those with some drawing experience.

Toys for the Boys
Sunday 16 June / Tudor House & Garden and Old Town/ 10.30am – 12.30pm and 1.30 -3.30pm /
FREE with WFL / Pre – BOOK
Bring your dad to Tudor House for Father’s Day. Join our costumed guide The Medieval Town Gunner as he takes you through the Old Town of Southampton discovering more about medieval weapons and defences. Have a go at children’s archery and fire the mini-trebuchet.

Inspired Watercolors
Saturday 22nd June/ Tudor House & Garden / 11 – 4pm / £30
Secretly thought you might be good at painting but were scared to try or maybe you just want to improve your technique? This relaxed and informative session will look at different methods and techniques which will help you move forward with your art. Your creations will capture the energy of our beautiful garden and seasonal flowers. Beginners are especially welcome, please bring watercolour paper, a selection of brushes and paints.