AMDG
Stonyhurst Museum and Historic Libraries Open Days 2020 Stonyhurst College is home to the oldest museum in the English-speaking world, dating back to 1609. Many of the objects in the Collections bear witness to its unique place in English history from the Middle Ages to the present day, while others show how pupils and staff have made their mark on the world as scientists, travellers, archaeologists, antiquarians, soldiers, civil servants and missionaries all over the globe.
Wednesday 8th April Friday 17th & Saturday 18th July Friday 24th & Saturday 25th July
On display in 2020: • First Folio of William Shakespeare • Prayer books of Mary, Queen of Scots and Elizabeth of York • Charles Waterton’s extraordinary 19th century Natural History collections • Rare surviving medieval and 17th century church vestments
MUSEUM OPENING DATES:
• Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s school reports • Objects connected with the Gunpowder Plot • Baroque silver and artworks by Durer and Rembrandt • Joe Jackman’s WW2 Victoria Cross • Three historic libraries with books dating from 1471
Information: • £6.00 entry. Children aged 5-18 years £3.00. Under 5s free. • No pre-booking is required. • Free Children’s Museum Activity Sheet (July dates onwards).
Please note that Stonyhurst is a Grade I listed building with limited disabled access. The Museum and tour route incorporate access to different levels with limited seating available. Please contact us for more information or to discuss specific requirements.
Friday 31st July & Saturday 1st August Friday 7th & Saturday 8th August Friday 14th & Saturday 15th August Friday 21st & Saturday 22nd August Friday 18th & Saturday 19th December 10am-4pm daily Last entries 3pm
Every item in the Collections and Historic Libraries tells a story; to teach, to intrigue, and to provoke searching questions about our past and the present world we inhabit. Dr Jan Graffius, Curator