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Broken Ground

Sat 11 Feb to Sun 25 Mar 2012 (1 month)

Broken Ground

We present an installation of large-scale prints by Canadian artist Derek Besant. The work is themed around core redevelopment and upheaval within several large cities, and the temporary state of chaos that results in th.....Read more

Broken ground Symposium

Sat 18 Feb 2012

Broken ground Symposium

Broken Ground Symposium – How do we experience the city? BOOK NOW Saturday February 18th On Saturday February 18th a multi disciplinary event will take place with experts from the fields of archaeology, history, .....Read more

Museum Open House on Mothering Sunday

Sun 18 Mar 2012

Museum Open House on Mothering Sunday

A special spring day to welcome visitors old and new at the start of the season. Reduced entry for everyone, plus our traditional bunch of daffodils for mothers and grandmothers!..Read more

Talk: The Cathedral City

Wed 13 Feb 2013

Talk: The Cathedral City

Join Mark Taylor, Senior Archaeologist with West Sussex County Council as he uncovers the originss of the city's magnificient cathedral...Read more

Talk: The Novium: A Building

Wed 24 Apr 2013

Talk: The Novium: A Building

Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to meet the architect of The Novium - Keith Williams - as he describes his inspiration for the building. Wednesday 24 April, 6:30pm - 8pm. Tickets: Adult £10.00 / Concession £9.0.....Read more

Design in Practice

Wed 05 to Mon 31 May 2021 (4 weeks)

Design in Practice

Design in Practice is the second showcase of extensive work produced by alumni from the School of Creative Arts. This digital exhibition brings together product and interior designers, architects, model makers and fashio.....Read more

Colour Snap

Thu 03 Jan to Fri 08 Feb 2019 (1 month)

Colour Snap

“Colour is a physical phenomenon, not just a visual one”. – James Turrell Colour has a profound effect on us even though we may not be aware of it. Colour represents, more than any other attribute of our visual experien.....Read more

Adult Drawing Session at St Albans Cathedral (10am – 1pm)

Thu 15 Jun 2017

Adult Drawing Session at St Albans Cathedral (10am – 1pm)

Meeting by the cathedral, the group will study both the inside and outside of this amazing building, exploring perspective and measuring skills, plus the bucket loads of heritage carved in the spectacular wooden areas. .....Read more

Talk on Christopher Wren & His Contemporaries

Thu 20 Jun 2013

Talk on Christopher Wren & His Contemporaries

A talk for the Friends of Watford Museum Talk by John and Brewster Free for Friends of Watford Museum, or £3 for members of the public Thursday 20 June 2013 at 2pm..Read more

Introduction to Archaeological Photography

Wed 19 Jun 2013

Introduction to Archaeological Photography

'Reflectance Transformation Imaging for heritage assets' A free educational event led by Sarah Duffy from the University of York, learn how photographic recording techniques can reveal the hidden heritage of historic s.....Read more

Friends of Frogmore House launch

Sat 13 Jul 2013

Friends of Frogmore House launch

The Watford Museum is to host an event in collaboration with The Temple Trust to mark the official launch of the ‘Friends of Frogmore House’ on Saturday July 13th at 2pm in the afternoon. The Temple Trust has been enc.....Read more

St Mary's Churchyard Conservation Event

Mon 05 to Tue 20 Aug 2013 (2 weeks)

St Mary's Churchyard Conservation Event

If you have walked through St Mary’s Churchyard recently you will have noticed the restoration work currently taking place on the 12 chest tombs. This is part of a Watford Museum and Watford Borough Council Planning Depa.....Read more

N1C: Views of a Changing Landscape

Sat 08 Mar to Sat 26 Apr 2014 (2 months)

N1C: Views of a Changing Landscape

Views of a Changing Landscape is a photographic exhibition by Mir Gwilliam-Parkes that follows the shifting landscape of King's Cross during it's ongoing regeneration. The work focuses on the physical changes occuring, w.....Read more

From Watford, With Love - Art Postcard Competition

Thu 06 Mar to Sat 24 May 2014 (3 months)

From Watford, With Love - Art Postcard Competition

Watford Live! in partnership with Watford Museum are holding an art postcard competition for anyone of any age to enter! Create a picturesque, interesting or inspiring image of your favourite place in Watford using an.....Read more

High Street Trails

Sat 14 Jun to Sat 20 Sep 2014 (3 months)

High Street Trails

Step back in time with Watford Museum and explore the architectural and social history of Watford's High Street on these 2014 walking tours. High Street Trail Saturday 14 June, 12-1.30pm Saturday 2 August, 12-1.30p.....Read more

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