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The Abbey Museum is open and 'Kids Dig It' is back! And just in time for MEDIEVAL FAMILY FUN! In order to comply with social distancing guidelines, we've customised the experience to pack in the most fun possible. Here is how it will work. Each day will be comprised of: 2-hour workshops (four 30-minute rotations […]
The ancient Celtic world produced numerous heroes and heroines, but many of these had been largely forgotten over the centuries. From the eighteenth century onward, there was renewed interest in the Celts largely emanating from Great Britain, and extending to those parts of Europe which had a Celtic past. This talk looks at how the […]
CALLING ALL TRIVIA TRAGICS! Come along and enjoy lucky door prizes, fantastic raffle prizes and challenging trivia questions! Pre-book your TABLE OF 5, and come well versed in the trivia topics below! Price: $75/table of 5. All proceeds go to the Abbey Museum's collection conservation projects. Time: 6pm check-in for a 6:30pm start. To adhere […]
Vikings are invading the Abbey Museum… but only to have fun! Your family can join in on the excitement and learn archery, dig for Viking artefacts, paint a Viking shield, learn the art of lucet weaving and much more. In order to comply with social distancing guidelines, we've customised the experience to pack in the […]
The Abbey Museum’s Senior Curator, Michael Strong, will share some of the fascinating research undertaken to identify the stained glass in the Museum Collection prior to the publication of our catalogue. In trying to identify the origins of panels and the history of the heraldic shields, Michael has followed leads across the world, liaising with […]
$15 per person! CALLING ALL TRIVIA TRAGICS! Come along, dress up in your best Christmas attire, and enjoy lucky door prizes, fantastic raffle prizes and challenging trivia questions! Pre-book your TABLE, and come well versed in all topics related to Christmas! All proceeds go to the Abbey Museum’s collection conservation projects. Time: 6pm check-in for […]
Friday, 13th November at 10am Geoff Ginn provides fascinating insight into how art has played a significant role in the human story. From the cave artist to the masters of the Renaissance, using multiple mediums such as painting and sculpture to bring beauty to their surroundings, as expression of faith or to decorate tools, weapons […]
KUTLU TÖREN means happy ceremony! We are so pleased to invite you to join us for a Kutlu Tören right here at Abbeystowe in just a few weeks time! So what’s it all about? Building a fountain was seen as an act of piety which also demonstrates the social, economic and political standing of the […]
Two sittings: 10am - 1pm, 1pm - 4pm $49.50 per person - Table bookings available from two to six people! We are thrilled to enhance your Christmas spirit in a brand new Victorian-themed event here at the Abbey Museum. Our guests at ‘A Very Victorian Christmas’ will enjoy a beautifully presented and delicious High Tea […]
TWO TIMES to choose! Gregorian Chant Choir, Schola Cantorum, will perform a series of medieval chants and carols in the ambience of the Abbey Church in what is now a traditional commencement to Advent for the Abbey Museum. It is not only the eyes and ears which are treated to a feast, but also the taste buds, […]
Summer holidays are here, celebrate with Oriental Family Fun at the Abbey Museum. In order to comply with social distancing guidelines, we've customised the experience to pack in the most fun possible. Here is how it will work. Each day will be comprised of: 2-hour workshops - must be there at the start time of […]