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Nuneaton Museum & Art Gallery
WHAT’S ON October 2021 to February 2022
Exhibitions
Children’s Activities
Storytelling
Hands on History
Talking Collections
Online Activities
Nuneaton Museum & Art Gallery
Riversley Park, Coton Road, Nuneaton, CV11 5TU
T 024 7637 6158
www.nuneatonandbedworth.gov.uk/museum
Welcome
Nuneaton Museum &
Art Gallery has been
bringing inspiration,
fun, and learning to
audiences since 1917.
Set in the beautiful
Riversley Park, the
Museum hosts a
varied programme of
exhibitions, events, and
activities for all ages.
Opening Days & Times
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 10.30am - 4.30pm
Thursday (downstairs and tearoom only) 10.30am - 4.30pm
Bank Holiday Mondays 10.30am - 4.30pm
FREE Admission but donations welcome. There is no need to
book ahead of your visit, but details will be taken on entry for
track and trace purposes. A queuing system will also be in place
to manage capacity.
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Not able to get out to us?
Discover exciting content on the Museum Website and Social
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Nuneaton Museum & Art Gallery
Riversley Park, Coton Road, Nuneaton, CV11 5TU
www.nuneatonandbedworth.gov.uk/museum
T 024 7637 6158
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What we are doing to keep
everyone safe
• Asking visitors to scan the track and trace app on arrival.
• Monitoring capacity to ensure all visitors and staff have room to
adhere to the 2-metre Rule.
• Frequently cleaning surfaces throughout the day.
• Offering hand sanitiser upon entry to the Museum.
• Instigating a one-way route to guide visitors around the
Museum. (See Map).
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• Transforming our physical
interactives into digital resources
visitors can explore on their
phones.
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Exhibitions
A Dextrous Eye: The works of Geoff Yeomans
White Gallery 18 September – 7 November
This retrospective exhibition features
the work of Geoff Yeomans who taught at
Image by JJS Wilde
Nuneaton School of Art. This exhibition
covers 60 years of creativity as both artist
and teacher. His work demonstrates his eye
for detail and his incredible craftsmanship.
‘Play and Display!’ Paper and Card Toys
Yellow Gallery 23 October - 12 December
Relive childhood memories with this
charming exhibition of paper and card toys.
Paper and card toys have been commercially
produced from the late 1700s and all kinds
of affordable, yet delightful toys have been
produced since then. Come and explore this
wonderful collection of paper and card toys.
Nuneaton Museum & Art Gallery
Upstaged
A Solo Exhibition by Leah Stuart
Landing Gallery 25 September – 21 November
Intrigued by the fairy tales that inspired some
of Shakespeare’s greatest works, creative
textile artist Leah Stuart returns to the museum
following her successful 2019 debut. This year
audiences will revel in the delightful results of
Leah Stuart
a new ambitious project creating over a dozen
3D fabric characters.
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Featuring Female Creativity:
Art from our Collections
White Gallery 13 November – 4 December
This exhibition is the first from the Museum &
Art Galleries own collections which features only
work by women. The work spans, watercolour,
oils and pastels and ceramics. The subject matter
ranges from illustrations to industry from still life
to portraiture.
Art-Tastic: A group exhibition
Yellow Gallery 18 December 2021 – 29 January 2022
Nuneaton District Society of Artists returns with
a group exhibition to the Yellow Gallery. This
Art Club Member
colourful exhibition of watercolours, oils and
acrylics has been created by local artists that
meet regularly to develop their practice. All
artworks will be available to buy.
What’s On October 2021 - February 2022
Relations, Stories, Magic
A Solo Exhibition by Robert Fitzmaurice
Landing Gallery 27 November 2021 – 22 January 2022
In this solo exhibition of paintings and ceramics
Robert Fitzmaurice will present a new body
Robert Fitzmaurice
of work inspired by objects selected from the
museum’s collection. He was born in Nuneaton
in 1960 and during his youth the family would
visit the museum most weekends. Following on
from his early encounters with art his interest in
figurative conventions across cultures deepened through travels in India
and the Far East. Employing grid-like relationships of colour and form
the artworks look back, forward and sideways to reference childhood
memories, local history, and stories from other lands.
www.fitzmaurice.works
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Nuneaton Abbey & The Birth of a Town
White Gallery 24 December – 6 March 2022
Drawing on historical research and
museum archaeological collections
and specially commissioned
artwork this exhibition explores
the significance of one of the most
important buildings to have existed
in Nuneaton and examines the
lives of the people who lived there.
In January 2022 it will also feature
the loan of The Nuneaton Book, a
medieval manuscript from The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge. The
exhibition is part of a wider community project about Nuneaton Abbey
which will be running until June 2022 in partnership with St Mary’s Abbey
Church, Nuneaton. It is supported with funding from Arts Council National
Lottery Project Grants.
Abstract Cubism
Solo Exhibition by Peter Scott Carre
Nuneaton Museum & Art Gallery
Landing Gallery 29 January – 27 March
Inspired by the works of Pablo
Picasso and Georges Braque, Peter
Scott Carre presents a collection
of original multicoloured cubes
and geometric shapes. Come and
enjoy his playful compositions and
colourful abstract cubism paintings.
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Permanent Exhibitions
The Picture Gallery – First Floor
This room showcases a range of paintings
and decorative items from the Museum’s
collection. We like to encourage people to
look closely at the art. What can a portrait
tell us about the person’s background and
mood? How have different artists depicted
the changing nature of the sea? What
different stories can artworks reveal?
The Local History Gallery – Ground Floor
The Borough of Nuneaton and Bedworth
has been a place to live and work for
over 1000 years. This gallery brings to
life its rich history through objects and
stories. Find out about the entertainer
Larry Grayson, the Royal Gurkha Rifles
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regiment, how Nuneaton got its name, and
Nuneaton’s varied industries.
The George Eliot Parlour and Writing Room
– Ground Floor
George Eliot (1819-80) was a famous
Victorian novelist who grew up in Griff,
Nuneaton. She wrote several books including
Middlemarch and Adam Bede. Our galleries
include a reconstruction of her parlour
where she wrote and entertained, and
objects associated with her life and novels.
You can find out who George Eliot was, what
influenced her writings and how her fame
has spread across the world.
7Prints of the museum’s paintings
now available to purchase online
Nuneaton Museum & Art Gallery
We are excited to have partnered with Art UK, the online home for every
public art collection in the UK, to sell quality prints of our stunning art
collection! Prices start at just £12.95, with different sizes and framing
available. These wonderful pictures would make a unique and original gift
for a birthday, anniversary, or other special occasion.
The Museum currently has over 60 prints to choose from in the Art UK
shop. They include local Nuneaton scenes; restful mountain, coastal and
river landscapes; military scenes and paintings of animals.
Each purchase of a print goes towards supporting Nuneaton Museum
& Art Gallery. To see what’s on offer, please visit the Art UK on-line
shop at: artuk.org/shop/NuneatonMuseum
8Children’s Activities
October Half Term
To tie in with our amazing Play and Display exhibition we have
some great Make & Take activities for children over Half Term.
Tuesday 26 October
Decorate and create a movable Melly Doll and find out about the story of
Edward Melly, the man who built the Museum!
Wednesday 27 October
Create an amazing Cone Creature! We’ll show you how to make a shaped
paper character of a dog, funny face or even an animal from the zoo!
Thursday 28 October
Make a Colourful Super Spinner! Amaze your friends by creating spinning
and moving patterns!
Christmas Holidays Activities
Join us for some festive creative fun in the run up to Christmas!
We’ll show you how to make some crafty decorations.
What’s On October 2021 - February 2022
Tuesday 21 December and Wednesday 22 December
No booking required, just drop in between 10.30am and 3.30pm.
All activities are free, but donations are welcomed.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Due to social distancing at busy times, you may be asked to queue.
Storytelling for Under 5s
11.15am - 11.45am
Join us for a fabulous picture story for Under 5s. Be
prepared to join in, make some noise and have fun! All
children must be accompanied by an adult.
Wednesday 20 October, Wednesday 17 November,
Wednesday 15 December and Wednesday 19 January
9Lunchtime Talks
Join Matt Johnson, the Museum’s Learning & Engagement
Manager as he delivers a series of talks based on the
personalities and collections associated with the Museum &
Art Gallery.
Thursday 4 November
Melly, The Man and the Museum
Find out about the extraordinary life of Edward
Ferdinand Melly, the man who built Nuneaton
Museum & Art Gallery.
Thursday 16 December
Melly’s Diaries
In a follow up to November’s talk, delve a
little deeper into the life of Edward Melly with
particular reference to his travel journals, held
in the Museum’s collections.
Thursday 13 January, 2pm - 3pm
Relations, Stories, Magic
The writer and curator Tess Charnley discuss the exhibition ‘Relations,
Stories, Magic’ with artist Robert Fitzmaurice, plus insights into the
Nuneaton Museum & Art Gallery
collection from museum curator Liz Taylor.
Thursday 20 January
Mystery Objects
A light-hearted and fun session in which a series of objects are presented
to the audience whose purpose might not be obvious! A great way to show
of your local history knowledge.
All Lunchtime Talks run from 12:30pm - 1:30pm and 2pm - 3pm
Places are limited to 20 persons per session
Telephone 024 7637 6158
or email museum@nuneatonandbedworth.gov.uk.
10Online Hands on History
Discover the stories behind some fascinating collections at
Nuneaton Museum and Art Gallery. Content is shared on our
blog the third Saturday of every month.
20 November
The Light Fantastic
November’s Hands on History
session explores objects from our
collection that have a relationship
to light. These range from a pouch
used to carry flint and tinder to
make fire, to a lacemaker’s light
diffuser and an atmospheric
painting of the twilight.
15 January
Time Travel
January’s Hands on History
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session looks at how we
capture moments in time, from
photographs and diaries to films,
paintings, calendars and letters.
18 December 19 February
Toy Story Crime and Punishment
What will be on your Christmas list Who loves a bit of the gruesome?
this year? This month, we take a trip Join us to find out about an
back to childhood and the timeless eviction from the town and some
appeal of children’s games and grisly murders. Learn more about
toys. Objects include dolls, teddies, the police officers and judges who
tin cars, puppets, jigsaws and tried to maintain the peace.
playing cards.
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11Talking Collections is back!
Our Talking Collections object boxes give access
to museum objects, allowing you to creatively
share memories with people!
The boxes are designed specifically for reminiscence
work can be used anywhere where people get together
such as day centres, residential homes, hospital wards and care homes.
Each box focuses on different life experiences and contains objects,
information, images, and suggestions for use. A £20 deposit for each box
is required on collection for a two-week period. The boxes and contents
are fully sanitised before collection so are safe to use.
Choose from:
All Dressed Up, In The Kitchen Make Do & Mend, Childhood,
High Days & Holidays and Washday
For further details or to make a booking please telephone
024 7637 6158 or email: museum@nuneatonandbedworth.gov.uk
Coming soon: Eliot Unstitched
Free Textile Workshops with artist Jennifer Collier
Learn new skills and create your own fantastic
artwork inspired by our George Eliot collection.
Nuneaton Museum & Art Gallery
Jennifer will lead a series of six workshops.
You can book onto the morning or
afternoon sessions:
Dates: 2nd Nov, 9th Nov, 17th Nov,
23rd Nov, 30th Nov, 7th Dec.
Times: 11-1pm or 1.30-3.30pm
Please email exploringeliot@nuneatonandbedworth.gov.uk
to find out more and book your place.
Join Nuneaton Museum & Art Gallery’s
FREE ONLINE CHOIR
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Did you know? The Museum offers FREE online activities from
storytelling for under 5’s with Melly to Curator Blogs. Check out
our Facebook page for new content every week.
@nuneatonmuseum
Rhyme Time with Melly Photo quiz
Join us on Facebook and Youtube as Once a month we bring you our
we present a short story or nursery photo quiz, featuring images
rhyme for under 5s with Helen or from our Museum collection! Can
Matt. Don’t forget to join in, make you answer this question? Where
some noise and have fun! was this photo taken? What was
there before? How old is it? What
Subscribe & watch the full series did this factory make? When did
here: www.youtube.com/channel/ this shop close? Comments and
UClVZdrrSd5zjEjud5IJCieA guesses are warmly encouraged,
and the answer is posted on
Fridays.
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Blogs
‘We regularly blog about all sorts of things on our Wordpress site. From
information about local history, explorations of artworks and objects, chats
with artists, catch-ups with volunteers, discoveries in our stores, museum
events and exhibitions, there is something for everyone!’
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13Online Jigsaw #OnThis Day
Have a go recreating one of our Throughout each month, we
cherished paintings in the form of an highlight historic objects
online jigsaw puzzle. from our collection that relate
Visit: www.jigsawplanet.com/ to that specific day’s date.
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Collection Chat short film
Join the museum’s curator as she
spotlights a favourite object quarterly.
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Museum At Home,
Craft & Create
Activities
FREE Craft & Create activity
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14Access & Information
Wheelchair access ssistance dogs welcome
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Lift to all floors Baby-changing facilities
Accessible toilets Tearooms
Staff Assistance Induction Loop
Groups
The Museum welcomes small school groups and other organised
parties. All groups must book in advance via https://nuneatonmuseum.
eventbrite.co.uk
Get in Touch
Join our mailing list: http://eepurl.com/g6Qc81.
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museum@nuneatonandbedworth.gov.uk @nuneatonmuseum
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closest bus stop is on Coton Road.
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Riversley Park, Coton Road, Nuneaton, CV11 5TU
T 024 7637 6158
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