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27 January 2020

2000 years of history comes to life at The Commandery

Rosie Smith2020-01-27T14:31:17+00:00

On Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 February, see 2000 years of history come to life at The Commandery's Living History event, a weekend full of medieval monks, Viking warriors, World War II and much more. This exciting annual event, organised by The Worcester Re-enactors in partnership with The Commandery, attracts thousands of visitors who can immerse themselves in a journey through history, from Vikings to Victorians. Over 200 re-enactors bring history [...]

2000 years of history comes to life at The CommanderyRosie Smith2020-01-27T14:31:17+00:00

13 January 2020

Georgian era of light and shade explored at Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum

Rosie Smith2020-01-13T12:07:36+00:00

Artworks, costume and literature tell the conflicting stories of the Georgian era Includes a first edition of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice on loan from a private lender Exhibition brings together artefacts and stories from across Regency Worcester Opens 18 January until 28 March, free entry. Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum presents a new exhibition exploring the fact and the fiction behind one of the most fascinating and tumultuous periods [...]

Georgian era of light and shade explored at Worcester City Art Gallery and MuseumRosie Smith2020-01-13T12:07:36+00:00

8 January 2020

Bumper 2020 programme at Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum

Rosie Smith2020-01-08T15:26:51+00:00

A fantastic new programme has been unveiled at Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum. Throughout 2020 the Gallery aims to bring the best of the nation's art to Worcester, including artworks by Rembrandt and Picasso, and a family summer show which wages war on waste. Saturday 18 January sees the opening of Georgians: the Pride and the Prejudice, where visitors can explore the characters and stories of the Georgian age through [...]

Bumper 2020 programme at Worcester City Art Gallery & MuseumRosie Smith2020-01-08T15:26:51+00:00

27 November 2019

Get festive at Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum’s special December event

Rosie Smith2019-11-27T14:27:52+00:00

• Worcester Society of Artists annual exhibition opens 7 December to 11 January. • Crafted for You features beautiful work created by artists from across Worcestershire, open until 4 January 2020. A special Christmas event at Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum on Saturday 7 December 11am – 1pm welcomes visitors to enjoy a festive drink and mince pie and get their Christmas shopping done with a bonus of 10% off [...]

Get festive at Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum’s special December eventRosie Smith2019-11-27T14:27:52+00:00

26 November 2019

Programme Announced For Love Worcester Heritage Festival 2020

Rosie Smith2019-11-26T12:41:28+00:00

After a fantastic Love Worcester Heritage Festival in February 2019, the festival returns in 2020 with even more exciting activities, events and history to discover. Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum will be taking part with it's Mayflower exhibition and half-term Mayflower activities. The Commandery's most anticipated event of the year Living History will also make a return during the festival. Take a look at the events programme below, [...]

Programme Announced For Love Worcester Heritage Festival 2020Rosie Smith2019-11-26T12:41:28+00:00

22 October 2019

Pikes, Porcelain and Savings

Rosie Smith2019-10-30T10:31:10+00:00

Two Worcester City Museums have joined forces to offer visitors a saving and the chance to visit both historic sites. The Commandery and The Museum of Royal Worcester are launching the brand new ‘Pikes and Porcelain Saver Ticket’ this week and will be available to buy from the Worcester Tourist Information Centre. The new ticket will allow visitors to explore both museums at a discounted price as well as the option [...]

Pikes, Porcelain and SavingsRosie Smith2019-10-30T10:31:10+00:00