Free talk with refreshments: Child Lace Workers and the Lace Schools with Marion Swindells
A fascinating talk in the garden marquee about child workers and lace schools in Olney, with Marion Swindells. Free refreshments provided.
AG250 What’s On
Guided Tour to Mark The International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition
Join a free guided tour to mark The International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and it’s Abolition. This tour will focus on the collections and accounts in the museum, which relate to slavery and abolition.
A bit of Roman Olney – Hands On Activities for Families
We welcome families and children to the museum for this drop in activity. Free for children! Check out Roman artefacts and get involved in some hands on craft making.
A Bit of Roman Olney – Hands On Activity for Families
A free drop in session for families and children. Check out some Roman artefacts and try your hand at some Roman clay crafting and making!
Wildlife in the Garden in Coloured Pencils – Art workshop with Sally Leggatt
Wildlife in the garden in coloured pencils is a three hour fun workshop (plus a break for refreshments) with established artist Sally Leggatt. You will be based in the Cowper and Newton garden marquee amongst beautiful garden surroundings. From your favourite photos of flora and fauna, participants will have creative guidance from the tutor in … Read more
Wildlife in the Garden in Watercolour – Art workshop with Sally Leggatt
Book onto this three hour fun watercolour workshop at the Cowper and Newton museum’s garden marquee. Learn tips and tricks from established artist Sally Leggatt. Places are limited to 8, to ensure each participant gets the most out of the day.
Biodegradable Pots and Planting – Family Activity
A fun 1 hour workshop for families and children to plant and take away your own biodegradable plant pots. Learn about the importance of reducing plastic waste and enjoy making some paper pots!
Evening Tour of the Garden With Drinks
One of our gardening experts at the Cowper and Newton Museum will be giving a special evening tour of our garden, which includes drinks.
Angeline, Cohen and Jon – Grace Will Lead Me Home
Folk musicians Jon Bickley, Angeline Morrison and Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne join together for a very special performance in the museum courtyard. The afternoon will also feature the Invisible Folk Club band and the Bedford based children’s Fusion Choir.
