What’s on at Haslemere Museum

1 August-2 September, Tue-Sat, 10am-5pm

Family exhibition: British Wildlife

A child-friendly exhibition celebrating British wildlife. Something for all ages.

1 August-2 September, Tue-Sat, 10am-5pm

Exhibition: The Story of Natural History at Haslemere Museum. The study and observation of nature from the Museum’s founding to the present day. Visitors will also be invited to explore wildlife in the Museum and its grounds.

Wednesday 2 August, 1-4pm

Family Event: Falconry Display.

The FalconHigh Falconry Display Team will be here so you can experience the beauty of these birds in flight. With talks and static display so you can experience real close up encounters with these beautiful birds. Flights subject to weather. Book in advance at HaslemereMuseum.co.uk/WhatsOn

Thursday 3 August, 10.30am-12pm

Museum Explorers activity for ages 5-11: Wildlife Dioramas. Make a 3D scene inspired by our British wildlife exhibition. What creatures will you add? Book in advance at HaslemereMuseum.co.uk/WhatsOn.

Tuesday 8 August, 1.30-4pm

Family Event: Meet the Tortoise.

Meet the tortoise and ask our expert June Chatfield your questions about tortoises. 25 minute sessions to control numbers. Book in advance at HaslemereMuseum.co.uk/WhatsOn

Tuesday 8 August, 10.30am-12pm

Museum Explorers activity for ages 5-11: Woodland Wonders. Inspired by the Museum’s summer exhibition, children can enjoy some creative wildlife inspired crafts. Book in advance at HaslemereMuseum.co.uk/WhatsOn

Thursday 10 August, 1.30-4pm

Family Event: Teddy Bears’ Picnic & Mini Fete.

Join us for a traditional picnic (at 3pm) and mini fete. Children’s tea, traditional games and fun stalls. Bring your teddy for a photo with Arthur the Bear. Competition for the Best Wildlife Explorer-dressed Teddy. Free entry. A children’s tea can be bought via HaslemereMuseum.co.uk/WhatsOn

Tuesday 15 August & Thursday 24 August, 10.30am-12pm

Museum Explorers activity for ages 5-11: Lego Challenge.

Join Brilliant Bricks for an exciting morning of Lego linked to our summer exhibition of British wildlife. Intrepid explorers Betty and Brad are on an adventure around Britain discovering new animal and plant life. Build how they travel around and the things they discover. Book in advance at HaslemereMuseum.co.uk/WhatsOn.

Sunday 20 August, 2.30pm

Town Walk with local historian Tim Winter.

Tim Winter will lead a walk around Church Lane, Tanners Lane & Lower Street in Haslemere, lasting 1½ -2 hours. The walk starts from Haslemere Museum, High Street, Haslemere. Please make a donation.

Wednesday 16 August, from 5.30pm

Outdoor theatre: The Tale of Peter Rabbit & Benjamin Bunny. Join Peter and his naughty cousin Benjamin on their hair-raising adventures in Quantum Theatre's delightful adaptation of Beatrix Potter's much-loved Tales. Outside theatre performance for the whole family in the Museum's beautiful grounds. Doors open 5.30pm. Please bring a blanket to sit on. Book in advance at HaslemereMuseum.co.uk/WhatsOn

Thursday 17 August, 10.15-11.30am & 12-1.15pm

Family Event: Lego!

Join Brilliant Bricks for an exciting morning of Lego linked to our summer exhibition of British wildlife. Book in advance at HaslemereMuseum.co.uk/ WhatsOn

Tuesday 22 August, all day

Family Event: Circus Skills.

A day of circus skills workshops run by Primary workshops for schools, with two short demonstrations at 10.30am and 1.15pm. Children will need to be accompanied by an adult and if the adult would like to participate they will need to book a space. Accompanying but not participating adults only need book an accompanying adult ticket. Book in advance at HaslemereMuseum.co.uk/ WhatsOn

Tuesday 29 August, 10.30am-1pm

Family Event: Fantastic Fossils.

Explore the fossils in our handling collection and take part in some fossil arts & crafts. Book in advance at HaslemereMuseum.co.uk/WhatsOn

Saturday 2 September, 10.30am-12pm

Museum Explorers activity for ages 5-11: Tolkien Fantasy.

50 years after his death join us for a morning of Tolkien based activities. Book in advance at HaslemereMuseum.co.uk/WhatsOn.

9-30 September, Tue-Sat, 10am-5pm

Exhibition: An Abstract View.

Phil Bates’ paintings incorporate primary colours, textures and geometric shapes. Some are influenced by experiences and do not represent recognisable objects. Phil has been shortlisted at the Royal Academy of Arts.

12 September-7 October, Tue-Sat, 10am-5pm

Exhibition: The War in Ukraine.

An in-depth look at the reality of war with stories and artefacts from the front lines. Uniforms of soldiers, stories from medics, shot-down aircraft components and more, we display artefacts for the first time in a British museum.

Friday 22 September, 10.30-11.30am

Early Years activity for under 5s: Sea Shells on the Seashore. Marvel at the beauty of the shells in the Museum’s handling collection and make a shell picture. Book in advance at HaslemereMuseum.co.uk/WhatsOn.

Sunday 24 September, 2.30pm

Town Walk with local historian Tim Winter.

Tim Winter will lead a walk around Haslemere High Street, lasting 1½ -2 hours. The walk starts from Haslemere Museum, High Street, Haslemere. Please make a donation.