Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery · Art & Exhibitions
Handle objects from the museum's collection while uncovering the powerful stories of wartime Exeter. For history fans who want to get close to real artefacts and hear what they reveal.
19 events for “Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery”
Tomorrow
10:30am · £3.50, Drop in
Mushroom Magic – Build a Woodland DwellingRoyal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery · Family
A nature craft workshop where children build their own fungi-inspired miniature dwelling from natural treasures. For young makers who love nature and mushrooms, and want something to take home.
Wednesday 28 October
Editor's pick11am, 1:30pm · £5.50
The Mushroom ShowRoyal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery · Family
A family show by Scratchworks Theatre Company in which Augustine Fogwoode and her puppet friend Goldie try to build a community of fungi fans through games, songs and facts. For children aged five and up.
Thursday 29 October
Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery · Art & Exhibitions
A gallery handling session with the museum's Roman collection, uncovering the story of Isca through objects. For history fans who want to see and handle real artefacts up close.
Saturday 31 October
Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery · Club Night
Headphones on and dancing after dark in the museum, among its famous residents such as Gerald the Giraffe. For adults aged 18 and over who want an unusual Halloween night out.
Sunday 1 November
11am · Free – Drop In
Build a Wild Wicker Beast – A Side by Side ProjectRoyal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery · Family
A drop-in craft session where you help build large willow creatures alongside a West Country craftsman, then tie a winter wish to a rag tree. Mulled cider and apple cake are served too. All ages welcome, no experience needed.
Thursday 5 November
10am · £7 per child
Ancient Egypt for home educatorsRoyal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery · Family
A hands-on activity day for home educated children aged 7 to 11, with at least one parent or carer. Activities cover ancient Egyptian mummification, the game Senet, handling artefacts and a tour of the tomb of Shep-en-Mut.
Tuesday 10 November
2:30pm · Friends £8, others £10
Mould’n the Future: The science and art of fungi with Professor Sarah GurrRoyal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery · Talks & Workshops
A talk on fungi by Professor Sarah Gurr, looking at how these organisms sit apart from plants and animals as nature's great communicators, suited to curious science and art lovers. This event has sold out.
Wednesday 11 November
Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery · Talks & Workshops
A new, welcoming music group led by Mike Marks for adults with learning disabilities, creating music together in a warm and supportive setting. Suits adults who enjoy making music in a group.
Thursday 12 November
6:30pm · Adults £10.50, Students £5.50
Beatrix Potter and Mycology with V&A curator of Illustration Annemarie BilcloughRoyal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery · Talks & Workshops
The V&A's Curator of Illustration explores Beatrix Potter's fascination with mushrooms, drawing on her own experience as a scientist studying fungi. Suits people interested in illustration and natural history.
Tuesday 17 November
10:30am · £12 per child, Accompanying adults free
Art Club for home educators aged 7 to 11 (dates Sep-Dec)Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery · Family
A series of monthly art sessions for home-educated children aged 7 to 11, built on the idea that looking closely is where creativity begins. Suited to children in this age group who enjoy making art.
Tue 17 Nov – Tue 19 Jan · Tuesdays, 10.30am–12 noon (not 22 or 29 Dec) · £15
Knit Stop at the RAMM CafeWednesday 18 November
10am · £8.50, accompanying adults free
Musical Moments for home educators, 5 – 11 year olds (multiple dates)Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery · Family
Music Together is a series of supportive music workshops for home-educated children aged 5 to 11, with music-making at the centre of each session. Suited to home-educated children in this age range who enjoy music.
Friday 20 November
6:30pm · Adults £8, Students £5
RAMM LatesRoyal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery · Other
An adults-only evening of fungi-themed entertainment, with a mushroom meditation, a disco set, a talk on fungi conservation and readings from an artist. Suited to adults who enjoy a mix of music, talk and performance.
Tuesday 24 November
10:30am · £12 per young person, Accompanying adults free
Art Club for home educators aged 12 to 16 (dates Sep-Dec)Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery · Family
Monthly art sessions for home-educated young people aged 12 to 16, starting from the idea that looking closely is where creativity begins. Suited to home-educated teenagers who are interested in making art.
Saturday 5 December
11:30am · Adults £8.50/Students £5.50
The Intelligence Below: New ways of listening to the natural worldRoyal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery · Talks & Workshops
Sound artist Jason Singh explores the hidden sounds, rhythms and intelligence of the natural world in an artist talk. For anyone curious about nature, listening and how artists approach the environment.
Thursday 10 December
5:30pm · £5.50 per person
Night at the Museum – Winter WondersRoyal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery · Family
A torch-lit after-dark visit to the galleries with Father Christmas, festive crafts, face painting and storyteller Clive PiG, who shares winter tales from around the world. Suits families with young children.
Tuesday 9 February
Tue 9 Feb – Sun 3 Oct · Open Tue 10.30am–5pm, Wed–Sun 10am–5pm
What Do You Collect? Tinplate ToysRoyal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery · Art & Exhibitions
A collection of wind-up tinplate toys gathered over around 40 years, from helicopters and spaceships to a circus monkey, shown for their bright colours and mechanical detail. For collectors and anyone curious about old toys.
Friday 12 March
6:30pm · Adults £15.00, Students £8.50
Art LaughsRoyal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery · Comedy
Comedian and art historian Verity Babbs and three comedians create sets inspired by paintings in the collection, then discuss the works on stage. For art lovers and fans of comedy.