October
Events at St Albans Museums in October 2008.
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Faces exhibition Saturday 12th July - Sunday 2nd November 2008.
Museum of St Albans Interesting and unusual faces from St Albans Museums' collections, from oil paintings to death masks. |
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Scouts exhibition Saturday 6th September 2008 - January 2009.
Museum of St Albans An exhibition of historic photographs to celebrate the centenary of the 1st St Albans Scouts. |
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Roman Topic Talks: Iron Age & Boudica Saturday 4th October 3.00pm Verulamium Museum
These are popular presentations by members of the St Albans Tour Guides. The talks are free but a charge is made for entrance to the Museum for non-residents. Please note: This programme is subject to alteration. To confirm please contact Verulamium Museum 01727 751810. |
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Roman Topic Talks: Food and Drink Sunday 5th October 3.00pm Verulamium Museum
These are popular presentations by members of the St Albans Tour Guides. The talks are free but a charge is made for entrance to the Museum for non-residents. Please note: This programme is subject to alteration. To confirm please contact Verulamium Museum 01727 751810. |
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Meet the Romans Saturday October 11th 10.00am – 5.00pm Sunday October 12th 2pm – 5pm Verulamium Museum
Come and meet a Roman metal worker and a Roman doctor and see them demonstrate their work. There is an entry charge for non residents |
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Roman Topic Talks: Villas and the Roman Countryside Saturday 18th October 3.00pm Verulamium Museum
These are popular presentations by members of the St Albans Tour Guides. The talks are free but a charge is made for entrance to the Museum for non-residents. Please note: This programme is subject to alteration. To confirm please contact Verulamium Museum 01727 751810. |
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The Big Draw - Disguises Saturday October 18th 1.00am – 12.30pm and 1.30pm – 4.30pm Museum of St Albans Free of charge
Drop in anytime during the times shown above and hear the story of Ellen Craft a brave woman who disguised herself to escape from slavery. You can then make a portrait silhouette of yourself complete with your own disguises! |
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Roman Topic Talks: Death and Burial Sunday 19th October 3.00pm Verulamium Museum
These are popular presentations by members of the St Albans Tour Guides. The talks are free but a charge is made for entrance to the Museum for non-residents. Please note: This programme is subject to alteration. To confirm please contact Verulamium Museum 01727 751810. |
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October Half term Holiday Activities Monday October 20th – Friday 24th 10.30am – 12.30pm Museum of St Albans
Varied and creative activities The Monday session is for 6 – 13 year olds All other sessions are for 8 – 13 year olds
Cost £4.00 (£3.50 for Young Friends) and should be booked and paid for in advance either in person at the Museum of St Albans or telephone 01727 819340 |
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Roman Topic Talks: Mosaics (gallery talk) Saturday 25th October 3.00pm Verulamium Museum
These are popular presentations by members of the St Albans Tour Guides. The talks are free but a charge is made for entrance to the Museum for non-residents. Please note: This programme is subject to alteration. To confirm please contact Verulamium Museum 01727 751810. |
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Special Children’s Ghost Walk and activities Saturday October 25th 3.00pm – 5.00pm Museum of St Albans
Cost £4 per child (£3.50 for Young Friends) and should be booked and paid for in advance either in person at the Museum of St Albans or telephone 01727 819340
Enjoy some spooky activities at the Museum and then come on a guided walk to learn about some interesting local ghosts! Suitable for children aged 6-13 years All children must be accompanied by an adult. Children may wish to bring a drink and torch |
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Roman Topic Talks: Mosaics (gallery talk) Sunday 26th October 3.00pm Verulamium Museum
These are popular presentations by members of the St Albans Tour Guides. The talks are free but a charge is made for entrance to the Museum for non-residents. Please note: This programme is subject to alteration. To confirm please contact Verulamium Museum 01727 751810. |
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Big Draw event - Words & Pictures Sunday October 26th 3.00pm – 4.00pm Museum of St Albans Cost £2.00
Art workshop by author and illustrator Ken Wilson-Max Suitable for children under 7. Places limited - early booking advised either in person at the Museum of St Albans or telephone 01727 819340 (Free to members of St Albans Children’s Book Group on production of a membership card) All children must be accompanied by an adult |
