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Museums join forces to uncover the past, thanks to youth grant

Wed, 10/06/2009 - 16:34

The Corinium Museum has been one of three beneficiaries after the Heritage Lottery Fund awarded a £25,000 grant to help support young people's understanding of the past.

Past and present writing styles on show at Cotswold Museum

Sat, 25/04/2009 - 08:30

Writing styles from ancient times to the modern day are explored at the Corinium Museum next month through a calligraphy exhibition.

‘The Long Tradition' exhibition, being held at the Cirencester museum from May 9th - June 21st, will examine the development of western calligraphy, studying early Greek writing through to modern computer-designed letters and forms.

See the Thames through past and present photos at the Corinium Museum

Fri, 24/04/2009 - 08:59

Views of the River Thames from the past 125 years will be on show at the Corinium Museum this summer thanks to images from past and present photographers.

The ‘In the Footsteps of Henry Taunt' photography exhibition will run at the Cirencester museum from Sunday July 5th to Saturday September 5th and will show fascinating views of the Thames through historical and contemporary photograp

Get hands on with two new Cotswold Museum activities

Wed, 25/03/2009 - 13:32

Two new hands-on activities at the Corinium Museum will allow visitors to ‘come to their senses' in a bid to understand the past.

The Cotswold District Council venue in Cirencester has introduced two interactive activity stations, one based on smells and aromas and based in the Roman Gallery, while a second tests your brain power with a range of riddles.

The past comes alive thanks to Cotswold Museum events

Wed, 04/03/2009 - 22:05

Get to grips with prehistoric life with a series of events to promote National Science and Engineering Week at the Corinium Museum this month.

Enjoy a colourful look at the past with Cotswold Museum session

Mon, 16/02/2009 - 21:58

Have a colourful look at the past when the Corinium Museum hosts a fun family action-packed workshop on Sunday March 8th.

Rainbow Science, which is connected to National Science and Engineering week, is a family learning event which will look at the fascinating use and meaning of colour in times gone by.

Cirencester museum is full of fun during February half-term

Mon, 26/01/2009 - 18:51

Come and see what the Corinium Museum has in store for children with a whole host of exciting activities during the February half term.

Half-term covered for children at Corinium Museum

Tue, 07/10/2008 - 12:07

Activities spanning 2,000 years of history will be on offer at the Corinium Museum in Cirencester over the October half term.

Cotswold Museum talks in praise of medieval churches

Thu, 04/09/2008 - 03:32

The art and design of the medieval church will be in the spotlight at a series of afternoon lectures at the Corinium Museum, Cirencester, throughout September.

Free fun at Museum on Cotswold Heritage Open Day

Mon, 01/09/2008 - 10:10

Free fun for all the family is on offer at the Corinium Museum, Cirencester, on Saturday, September 13th as part of the national Heritage Open Days scheme.
The popular museum is taking part in the annual event by waiving its usual admission fee to allow visitors to celebrate culture on their doorstep.