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WHAT’S ON
at
EPPING FOREST DISTRICT MUSEUM
MAY - AUGUST 2009
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SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS |
Silks of Life: an Exhibition of Chinese Costume
1 May – 30 June 2009
This stunning exhibition of exquisite silks and embroideries visits Waltham Abbey as part of its tour through Essex. Featuring historic textiles and costumes from the collections of Saffron Walden and the Warner Textile Archive, the exhibition uses objects to explore the customs, traditions and symbolism of Chinese culture.
Part of the Essex Jiangsu festival
The Great War
18 July - 22 September 2009
This exhibition commemorates the 90th anniversary of the Treaty of Versailles, the formal end to The Great War of 1914 to 1918. Described at the time as ‘the war to end all wars’, the enormous loss of life and huge sacrifices made by those fighting overseas and on the home front should not be forgotten. The exhibition features some fascinating material from the museum’s collection and the opportunity to experience a re-created front-line trench.
A Renaissance funded touring exhibition
SPECIAL EVENTS AND FAMILY ACTIVITIES |
All of the following events are free of charge ~ a donation of £1 per child towards the cost of materials would be very much appreciated
No need to book unless otherwise stated beneath the details of the particular event
Events are suitable for all ages, but an adult must accompany children under 8 years at all times
Summer Sundays
Travellers in Time
Sunday afternoons from 3 May – 27 Sept 2009, 2.30 – 4pm
Get your Travellers in Time passport and join us on a journey through history every Sunday afternoon during the summer with free drop in art and craft activities.
China Crafts
Saturday 23 May 2009
11am – 4pm
Val Osment’s workshop creating beautiful Chinese lanterns and silk fans was so popular last year we’ve invited her back again. Gain inspiration from the Silks of Life exhibition to decorate your lanterns and fans.
Chinese Dragons
Tuesday 26 May and Saturday 30 May 2009
12 – 4pm
The dragon is one of the most important creatures in Chinese culture. Create your own mini dancing dragon in this simple drop in craft activity.
Family Fun Day
Saturday 1 August 2009
11am – 4pm
The museum’s popular family fun day returns to Waltham Abbey. Have a go at making a willow crown, and enjoy making sandcastles and shrimping in the garden. Miraiker’s World of Puppets returns once more with a traditional Punch and Judy puppet show and a chance to try the puppets out too!
Summer Holiday Fun and Games
Tuesday afternoons during the school holidays
12 – 4pm
Tuesday 28 July and 4 August: The Romans
Tuesday 11 and 18 August: The Tudors
Tuesday 25 and Monday 31 August: The Victorians
Find out what children played with in the past and make your own historical toy to take home and play with!
Toddlers Tuesdays
Tuesday 19 May – In the Merry Month of May
Tuesday 23 June – One, Two, Three, Four, Five
Tuesday 14 July – Incy Wincy Spider
Learn a nursery rhyme and make a craft so you and your toddler can enjoy the nursery rhyme together back at home!
Free of charge but places are limited and must be booked in advance
Event lasts 45 minutes: session one starts at 10am, session two at 11am
Under 5’s and their carers only. Carers must stay with their children at all times.