Museum News Updates

Hereford Museum Closed 30th January -  10th February 2012

Art Gallery remaining open

Please note that the Museum will be closed from the 30th January to the 10th February whilst the lighting is replaced. The Art Gallery will remain open at usual times throughout this period, and will be accessible via the lift at the back of the library. The current show is the work of Edward Ardizzone - the illustrator of many children's books including Stig of the Dump. The Museum will re-open on 11th February.

New Hatton Gallery Open

A new space has been created within the existing Art Gallery at Hereford Museum for the express purpose of showing off the Brian Hatton collection. The works on display in the space will change regularly so there will always be a chance to see something new. 

New information on recent archaeological finds

We now have a new page on the website where you can find out all about new finds reported through the Portable Antiquities Scheme. Visit the recent finds page for the most up to date information.

Winners!

Hereford Museum has been voted in the top 3 places to visit in Herefordshire by NetMums. Thanks to all the mums and dads who voted for us!

Better than the Tate?

In a recent audit on provision for the Blind and visually impaired at sites operated by Herefordshire Heritage Services we received excellent feedback. It was stated that our provision of tactile images, braille and large print was excellent and that as all staff were trained in audio-description the level of service offered to visitors with visual impairment was excellent. The auditor said that our provision was far superior than that offered on a recent visit that she made to the Tate Modern.

Meet the Experts See the collections

On the second Thursday and third Tuesday of every month there is the opportunity for you to come along to the Museum Resource and Learning Centre to meet the curators and see the collections. Bring an item for identification or as a donation, take a tour of our state of the art storage facilities or ask for advice on conserving your own artefacts.

Dates and other information can be found on the events page