Welcome to the summer season at the Harwich Museum.
We have had a busy spring with numerous well attended presentations, as well as a sell-out Hi-de-Hi! event and a successful day commemorating the 85th anniversary of Harwich Evacuees leaving the town during World War II. If you haven’t seen our blue plaque on Harwich Railway Station or our new display in the museum please take a look.
Just a reminder our opening days this year are Wednesday to Sunday (shut Monday & Tuesday) each week. The opening time each day will be 10.00 am until 4.00pm with last entry to Museum and last Lighthouse Tea Bar orders at 3.00pm. Outside seating is also available for customers.
We continue to put together a full programme of presentations for the rest of the year but to start with for the next couple of months:
This weekend, the 5th & 6th July, is the towns Secret Gardens event with numerous gardens open each day between 11.00am & 4.00pm, its well worth having a look.
The Museum will be open both days as well so plenty to do in town.
The next monthly quiz night takes place on Thursday 10th July at 7.30pm (doors open at 7.00pm) at the United Services Club. Please do come along and join us, it’s very light hearted but also a chance to put your knowledge to the test. Just £2 per person and you can have up to 6 in a team. You may also win a raffle prize.
On Wednesday 16th July at 11.00am, volunteer Colin Turner will be presenting a talk ‘A Night to remember’, one not to miss if you are interested in the Titanic story. Entry free for season ticket holders or £4 museum admission.
Sunday 3rd August at 11.00am sees a talk by Arlene Ellis on the Harwich Evacuees in this the 85th anniversary year. SOLD OUT
(Please note a second talk is planned for 7th September at 1.30pm so if you wish to attend to hear all about this moving and fascinating story please book a place, tickets are £4 for this event payable in advance)
Augusts monthly quiz will be Thursday 14th, details as above.
On Saturday 16th August between 11.00am & 3.00pm we will be holding a Summer Fayre in the Museum car park with lots of stalls, games, a book sale, ice creams and a raffle so something for everyone.
We haven’t forgotten the children and for the school summer holidays:
Bracelet making sessions on 8th August at 11.00am to 12.00pm & 1.00pm to 2.00pm.
A Teddies Bears picnic on 22nd August, this will be held on Harwich Green.
The Events page on our website and social media are regularly updated so please check for more details. https://www.harwichmuseum.com/events/
Tickets for all talks can be booked by emailing groupbookings@harwichmuseum.co.uk
All talks generally last a hour with time for questions. For all talks please remember to pay in advance (includes entry to the museum) or if a season ticket holder book your place and bring your season ticket to show at reception on the day. If you cannot attend please let us know in good time as we may be able to reallocate your place to someone else.
Admission
Day entry – £4.00 per person (under 16’s free when accompanied by an adult)
Season ticket – £15.00 (unlimited entry and access to most presentations for 12 months)
Entry is not required to the museum to only use the Lighthouse tea bar and shop.
Thank you for your continued support and we look forward to seeing you soon.
Harwich Museum Team
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