African & Caribbean Arts & Heritage Union Family Day

30th August 2023

Welcoming families from the African & Caribbean Arts & Heritage Union MK to the Cowper & Newton Museum for a Family Activity Day

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Our Museum building remains CLOSED.  We are opening our gardens on limited entry.  The Cowper & Newton Museum gardens will be open to welcome you on Wednesday 5th August 10.30 – 12.15 and Saturday 8th August 10.30 – 12.15

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