Meet the conservator working on the banquettes to find out about the science of conservation, the processes of how objects like these are conserved and what the challenges are.

Our Museum shop has been revamped by the wonderful visitor services team and we have some fabulous new stock linked to our current exhibitions. We also have a variety of superb items made by local craftspeople as well as books by local authors. So, by choosing this option you’ll not only be supporting this project, but also the museum shop and our local makers and authors. Conditions: only one 10% discount is allowed per transaction.

Meet the curator of your favourite museum theme and explore a selection of objects of your choice for 1 hour. Perhaps you would like to know about some objects or photographs from your neighbourhood, or maybe you have a friend or family member with a passion for a particular topic? This option makes a great gift for a loved one and is also an ideal activity to try as part of a family event.

Your team (up to a maximum of ten persons) will spend a morning or afternoon at the museum with a choice of activities such as learning what it takes to be a museum curator or trying out our Lego Lab. All groups will have the opportunity to explore a selection of amazing objects that are not normally on display.