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Nantwich Museum to stage more Science Festival talks

Nantwich Museum to stage more Science Festival talks

Nantwich Museum has announced further events as part of its Summer of Science Festival which explore the history and science of electricity and gas.

Joseph Priestley, pioneering scientist and teacher and one time resident of the town, is the focus of two events.

August 14, 2023
Nantwich Museum launches “Salty Week” festival

Nantwich Museum launches “Salty Week” festival

Nantwich Museum is staging a week of talks, demonstrations and family activities focussing on salt as part of its spectacular Summer of Science Festival.

Making Nantwich Salt is on Thursday 10th August, 10am to 3pm – FREE drop-in event in Nantwich Town Square, no booking required.

August 9, 2023
“Outlook” exhibition by IntaStitch opens at Nantwich Museum

“Outlook” exhibition by IntaStitch opens at Nantwich Museum

“Outlook” exhibition by IntaStitch has opened at Nantwich Museum and runs until Saturday February 25.

It’s a free exhibition in the Millennium Gallery and features a variety of techniques, including printing, dying, embroidery, machine stitching, feltwork, painting, applique, quilting and more.

December 17, 2022
From Prejudice to Pride exhibition at Nantwich Museum

From Prejudice to Pride exhibition at Nantwich Museum

Nantwich Museum is to host “From Prejudice to Pride” exhibition throughout February to mark LGBT History Month.

With the earliest recorded marriage in 1707 of Hannah Wright and Anne Gaskill in Prestbury to the game changing contribution to modern equal rights of Antony Grey, Cheshire has many things to take pride in.

January 29, 2022
Christmas Craft Fair at Nantwich Museum

Christmas Craft Fair at Nantwich Museum

Nantwich Museum’s popular Christmas Craft Fair will take place next Saturday November 20.

It will feature goods made by the museum’s Craft Group and will take place from 10.30am to 3pm.

November 14, 2021
Former Stapeley councillor wins Nantwich Museum honour

Former Stapeley councillor wins Nantwich Museum honour

Former Stapeley Parish councillors Keith Lawrence has been awarded the prestigious Dutton Prize by Nantwich Museum.

Dr Lawrence was announced as the winner at the venue’s Annual General Meeting of museum members.

September 27, 2021
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Nantwich Museum to reopen tomorrow December 3

Nantwich Museum is to reopen from Thursday December 3.

The popular Pillory Street venue re-emerges from lockdown and will now be open from Thursday to Saturday openings, 10.30 am – 4.30 pm.

December 2, 2020
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Nantwich Museum reschedules Museums@Home 2020 festival

Nantwich Museum has re-scheduled its Museums@Home 2020 online festival organised by Cheshire’s Heritage Learning Network.

It will now take place 11am to 3pm on Sunday August 23.

August 7, 2020
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Nantwich Museum to be part of “Museums@Home 2020” event

Nantwich Museum will be among venues across the North West bringing children and families a day of online activities at their “Museums@Home 2020” event on August 30.

July 19, 2020
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Nantwich Museum will not reopen “until early Autumn”

Staff at Nantwich Museum say it probably won’t open “until early Autumn” despite the Government green light for such venues to open again from July 4.

The Pillory Street venue has been closed to the public since the March lockdown, almost four months ago.

July 1, 2020
Nantwich Museum stages Joseph Priestley celebration

Nantwich Museum stages Joseph Priestley celebration

Nantwich Museum and members of the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) celebrated the life of Joseph Priestley.

The famous scientist, theologian and teacher was a resident of Nantwich for a time.

October 11, 2019
Free “Residents’ Festival” tickets released for Nantwich and Crewe attractions

Free “Residents’ Festival” tickets released for Nantwich and Crewe attractions

Free “Residents’ Festival” tickets for local attractions such as Crewe Lyceum, Hack Secret Bunker, Nantwich Museum and Reaseheath College’s mini zoo have been released online.

Hundreds more free tickets are available to download for the festival, taking place between Saturday March 30 and Sunday April 7.

March 25, 2019
Nantwich Museum launches history booklet of The Crown

Nantwich Museum launches history booklet of The Crown

A new booklet called “The Crown – a brief history of this historic inn” has been launched by Nantwich Museum.

It adds to its popular range of booklets focusing on various aspects of the town’s history.

March 18, 2019