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Nantwich Museum to open “Our High Street” exhibition

Nantwich Museum to open “Our High Street” exhibition

Nantwich Museum is to open a new exhibition called “Our High Street, its history, buildings and people”.

The exhibition tells the fascinating story of the High Street from its earliest development in the 12th century.

July 13, 2024
Nantwich Museum to repeat Baddiley talks

Nantwich Museum to repeat Baddiley talks

Nantwich Museum is repeating talks about the village of Baddiley and its one-time resident Helen Macfarlane due to demand.

The talks will be repeated on Wednesday 31 July, 7pm-9pm, for those who were not able to attend them first time around.

June 28, 2024
‘Ada – Our Crewe Factory Girl’ exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

‘Ada – Our Crewe Factory Girl’ exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

The “Ada – Our Crewe Factory Girl” exhibition detailing the life of Crewe and Nantwich’s Ada Nield Chew has opened at Nantwich Museum.

Ada was a suffragist and campaigner for the rights of working women.

June 6, 2024
Nantwich primary school pupils scoop art and handwriting awards

Nantwich primary school pupils scoop art and handwriting awards

Winners from nine Nantwich primary schools have been honoured with awards in the Rotary Art & Handwriting Competition.

The youngsters gathered to collect their accolades from Nantwich Rotary Club President Elect Rod Stokes and Mayor of Nantwich Cllr Stuart Bostock.

May 30, 2024
“The Seasons” exhibition by Connected Threads at Nantwich Museum

“The Seasons” exhibition by Connected Threads at Nantwich Museum

An exhibition called “The Seasons” by local textile art group Connected Threads has opened in the Millennium Gallery, Nantwich Museum and runs until Saturday 6 July.

Connected threads are a lively, friendly group with a love of stitch their aim is to promote stitch as a way to relax, make friends and improve wellbeing.

May 9, 2024
Nantwich Museum to host series of Spring talks

Nantwich Museum to host series of Spring talks

Nantwich Museum have launched three Spring talks which will all take place in the museum’s Millennium Gallery.

The first takes place on Wednesday 24 April, from 7pm, called “Accidental Discoveries” by Bryan Roe.

April 13, 2024
‘Nude not Rude’ Exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

‘Nude not Rude’ Exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

A new “Nude not Rude” exhibition has opened at Nantwich Museum of life drawings by members of the Nantwich Life Drawing Group.

The group has more than 300 members who all share a love of drawing the human figure.

March 21, 2024
Nantwich Camera Club photographic exhibition opens at museum

Nantwich Camera Club photographic exhibition opens at museum

A photographic exhibition featuring work by members of Nantwich Camera Club has opened at Nantwich Museum running until Saturday April 27.

It is a welcome return to the museum of a popular exhibition, which is always well received attracting visitors from throughout the region.

February 26, 2024
Nantwich Museum launches appeal to buy local treasure items

Nantwich Museum launches appeal to buy local treasure items

Nantwich Museum has launched a new fundraising campaign to buy four items of local treasure which have a combined total value of £850.

The items originate from the nearby areas of Batherton and Marbury.

November 18, 2023
Nantwich Museum to host autumn talks and workshop

Nantwich Museum to host autumn talks and workshop

Nantwich Museum has launched some autumn talks and a workshop which will all take place in the Museum’s Millennium Gallery.

The full list of talks and workshop at the Pillory Street venue is listed below:

October 25, 2023
Sculpture Exhibitions open at Nantwich Museum

Sculpture Exhibitions open at Nantwich Museum

Nantwich Museum has announced a season of sculpture exhibitions.

In Cemento Veritas, an exhibition of sculptures based upon concrete, plaster and resin by acclaimed Italian artist Mario Loprete has opened in the Millennium Gallery running until Saturday 2 December.

October 5, 2023
Nantwich Museum appeals for more volunteers

Nantwich Museum appeals for more volunteers

Nantwich Museum is appealing for more volunteers to help run school workshops throughout the academic year.

Sessions have links to the National Curriculum and are designed to be fun and informative with many practical activities.

September 6, 2023
Nantwich Museum ‒ Plants, Medicines and Poisons

Nantwich Museum ‒ Plants, Medicines and Poisons

Nantwich Museum has unveiled its first round of events as part of its Summer of Science Festival.

It includes talks, demonstrations and family activities focussing on plants, chemicals, and their uses in medical remedies over the ages.

August 4, 2023