Neolithic Finds from Rothley
Posted: Thu, 4 Aug 2022 09:57
We have some amazing archaeological objects newly displayed at Charnwood Museum!
The finds are from a late Neolithic site at Rothley Lodge Farm, which dates from the time that Stonehenge was being constructed.... Read More »
Welford the Leicester Tigers mascot heading to Charnwood Museum to meet a famous stripy friend
Posted: Sat, 12 Feb 2022 12:17
There's more than one tiger coming to tea at Charnwood Museum this month, when Leicester Tigers mascot Welford roars in to visit the hugely popular 'The Tiger Who Came to Tea' exhibition.
Welford is a familiar... Read More »
Calling budding young writers!
Posted: Mon, 17 Jan 2022 11:12
Do you like telling or sharing stories? Do you like writing stories and illustrating them?
Inspired by our exhibition 'The Tiger Who Came to Tea' we are running a children's writing competition with prizes... Read More »
New exhibition for the New Year!
Posted: Thu, 2 Dec 2021 09:55
A new exhibition based on the beloved children's book 'The Tiger Who Came to Tea' opens at Charnwood Museum in January.
Generations of children have been delighted by Judith Kerr's illustrated story, which... Read More »
Christmas at Charnwood Museum
Posted: Tue, 30 Nov 2021 12:17
Christmas is here and we have something for everyone!
We have a gallery game planned from Saturday 4th December to keep children of all ages entertained called " When Santa got stuck in the Chimney"!
We... Read More »
October Half Term.
Posted: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 08:29
October Half term is here and we have something for everyone!
We have a gallery game planned to keep children of all ages entertained called "Rats and Bats". We have several drop in sessions in the morning... Read More »
Cookie and Cake Competition!
Posted: Sun, 8 Aug 2021 13:47
As part of the Market 800 celebrations - which includes our fantastic exhibition currently on display on the museum - there is also a Cookie and Cake competition happening!
Children are invited to bake... Read More »
