Crewkerne Museum - Somerset

Talks & Teas - Lytes Cary Manor
2022-11-09 14:00 - 16:00 UTC
Lytes Cary Manor – The People and the House with David Maclean.
Wednesday 9th November at 2:00 pm.
How well do you know Lytes Cary? David’s talk will give you a greater insight to the history of the house and the people associated with it. Be prepared for some surprises as we move through the centuries from 1286 till the present day

Ticket price £5:00 which includes Tea/Coffee
Limited numbers event so please book early to avoid disappointment.
Download booking form here.

Halloween Fun at the Museum
2022-10-24 10:00 - 2022-10-29 16:00
A Free Family activity during normal opening hours.
Monday 24th, Thursday 27th, Friday 28th and Saturday 29th October 2022 – 10:00 am to 4:00pm

Talk by Renowned Photographer Pauline Rook
2022-09-27 19:00 - 21:30
Green Dragon Bookshop invites you to a talk by renowned Photographer Pauline Rook hosted by the Museum.
Pauline, a local photographer who specialises in rural documentaries, has recently published her book “Spirits and Essence” of the Blackdown Hills. In her book she records the stories in photographs of the Blackdown Hills. Enjoy an evening with Pauline in the Andrew room.
Tickets are only available from the Green Dragon bookshop in the George shopping centre.

Art in the Museum - Somerset Art Weeks - 5 Crewkerne artists exhibit their artistic skills
2022-09-24 10:00 - 2022-10-09 16:00
An exciting diverse new collaboration between five Crewkerne artists. Exhibiting in the Crewkerne Museum the group investigate connections both individual and collective to the theme of sanctuary through art that explores the figure, relationships, environment, realism and abstraction in a variety of media. There will be opportunities for artists introductory talks, workshops and activities including collage, cut outs, printmaking and life drawing.
Mark Chapman

Judith Ellis

Lucy Gallwey

Lucy Hawkins

Jenny Mellings

Special Exhibition - Astounding Inventions
2022-09-10 10:00 - 2022-10-29 16:00
Our exhibition for September/October is linked in with this year’s Heritage Open Days on the theme of ‘Astounding Inventions’.
There are many inventions that have transformed our lives over the centuries. We have selected artefacts from the collection which try to show the impact they have had on the lives of Crewkerne people.
For Heritage Open Days week, there is also a leaflet which will point out a few of the inventions we have in our permanent galleries.

Talk by Renowned Author Nicholas Jubber
2022-09-07 19:00 - 21:30
Green Dragon Bookshop invites you to a talk hosted by the Museum.
“The Fairy Tellers” is Nicholas latest book, based on seven fascinating key tellers such as Neapolitan Soldier of Fortune to a bankrupt noblewoman. Join us in the Andrew room for an enthralling evening.
Tickets are only available from the Green Dragon bookshop in the George shopping centre.

Workshop - "Lime mortar repairs - hands-on demonstration of techniques" - with Ben Hartshorn
2022-09-03 14:00 - 17:00
Working with lime mortar is a specialist skill required and essential when renovating or repairing listed buildings.

This workshop is a hands-on demonstration of the techniques required, be prepared to get involved and your hands dirty!.
Suitable for Adults only.
Safety goggles and gloves are provided.
Workshop Prices.
Standard Adult Price – £15.00, Early Bird Adult – £10.00 (book by 1st July).
Booking forms available at the museum or download here.
Event sponsored by Rose of Jericho in Dorchester and Bradfords Building Supplies.

Workshop - "The story of Wool - from Fleece to Fabric" - with Tony Smith
2022-08-01 14:00 - 16:00
A repeat of the workshop from the 4th July so second chance to learn about the Woollen Industry and experience the processes used to create fabric from fleece.
There will be time to listen at the beginning of the session.

Suitable for Families.
Workshop Prices.
Standard Adult Price – £10.00, Early Bird Adult – £8.00 (book by 1st June).
Standard Teenagers (14+) – £4.00, Early Bird Teenagers – £2.00 book by 1st June
Children under the age of 14 – £2.00
Booking forms available at the museum or download here.

Art at the Museum - Rita Fisk Retrospective
2022-08-01 10:00 - 2022-09-17 16:00
Local Artist Rita Fisk Retrospective.
For those that love the skilled work of Rita here is an opportunity to see and purchase some of the last pieces that she created. There are also a few examples of her early work.
If you wish to travel the world in your imagination then visit this exhibition and see her interpretation of her travels in delightful stitched work.

Workshop - "Exploring Monoprint and Collagraph Printing" - with Lucy Hawkins
2022-07-28 10:00 - 12:00
Create a decorative piece of art using found objects to print with.

Suitable for Older Teens and Adults.
Workshop Prices.
Standard Adult Price – £10.00, Early Bird Adult – £8.00 (book by 1st June).
Standard Teenagers (14+) – £4.00, Early Bird Teenagers – £2.00 (book by 1st June).
Booking forms available at the museum or download here.

Workshop - "Upcycled Art" - with Mark Plumbley
2022-07-16 10:00 - 12:00
Create something from “a load of old junk”!
Suitable Teens/Adults
Workshop Prices.
Standard Adult Price – £10.00, Early Bird Adult – £8.00 (book by 1st June).
Standard Teenagers (14+) – £4.00, Early Bird Teenagers – £2.00 (book by 1st June).
Booking forms available at the museum or download here.

Guided Walk - Town Houses, Farm & Commerce - Tickets £5
2022-07-12 18:00 - 19:30
A guided walk in the town by one of our local historians.
Tickets cost £5. Book early to ensure your place as numbers for this event are limited.

Workshop - "Vintage Collage" - with Lucy Hawkins
2022-07-09 10:00 - 12:00
Create a piece of collage using old photographs/paper memorabilia and paint effects. Something for the Home!
Suitable for Teens/Adults.
Workshop Prices.
Standard Adult Price – £10.00, Early Bird Adult – £8.00 (book by 1st June)
Standard Teenagers (14+) – £4.00, Early Bird Teenagers – £2.00 book by 1st June
Booking forms available at the museum or download here.

Workshop - The story of Wool, from fleece to fabric - with Tony Smith
2022-07-04 14:00 - 17:00
Learn about the West of England Woollen Industry and experience the processes used to create fabric from a fleece.
Suitable for families

Workshop Prices.
Standard Adult Price – £10.00, Early Bird Adult – £8.00 (book by 1st June).
Standard Teenagers (14+) – £5.00, Early Bird Teenagers – £3.00 (book by 1st June).
Children under the age of 14 – £2.00
Booking forms available at the museum or download here.

Special Exhibition - Our World, Your Choices
2022-06-25 10:00 - 2022-09-03 16:00
Our World is changing. There is no doubt that climate change and its consequences means that we are all facing a major global challenge. Through the exhibition, workshops, activities, talks and competitions, we will endeavour to bring greater awareness to our community on these issues with the hopeful outcome that we will all embrace a greener life sooner rather than later.

The younger generation have been invited to contribute their ideas.

Pauline Rook - book signing - postponed to be rescheduled
2022-06-17 19:00 - 21:30
To celebrate her new book “Behind the Hedges” 20 years of photography in the Blackdown Hills, renowned photographer Pauline Rook is holding a book signing and talk event at the museum.
Tickets are £7.00 each and are available at the Green Dragon Bookshop, The George Shopping Centre, Crewkerne. TA18 7LU.
Facebook:greendragonbookshop

Guided Walk - Industry, Schools & Church - Tickets £5
2022-06-07 11:00 - 12:30

Art in the Museum - "3 Ply Artists" - by Jackie Cundall, Angela Davies & Tony Smith
2022-06-02 10:00 - 2022-06-25 16:00
Full details to follow

Art in the Museum - Martin Harris
2022-05-05 10:00 - 2022-05-28 16:00
Almost Home.
Display of Original Oil Paintings by Martin Harris.
East Stoke from Ham Hill

Martin Harris was born in Carshalton, Surrey and lived there most of his life. He moved to East Chinnock, Somerset in 2017 with his wife and fellow painter Angela Barry and their cats.

He has exhibited in London, Surrey, Hertfordshire and Cornwall.

Guided Walk - Industry, Schools, Church & Courtlands - Tickets £5
2022-05-03 11:00 - 12:30

Special Exhibition - Queen and Community
2022-04-09 10:00 - 2022-06-18 16:00
A Celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and service of volunteers in the community for various groups.
Visit to discover what groups can offer you as a volunteer.

Local organisations were invited to contribute with items and stories.

Art in the Museum - u3a Photography Group - Lockdown Themes
2022-04-09 10:00 - 2022-04-30 16:00
Presented by the u3a Photography Group.
Friends kept in touch during the pandemic by sharing photographs online. We now invite you to share our photos by visiting our exhibition at the Museum.
We hope you enjoy it.
Lanterns
Walking the Dog

Art in the Museum 2021
2021-11-08 11:00 - 2021-11-27 14:00
An Exhibition of art and craft ranging over many skills – paintings, textiles, woodwork, jewellery and pottery.
Something for al and every pocket.
Exhibitors are welcome to apply now.
