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Cultures Collide
Exploring links between Tullie House’s Japanese and Cumbrian Collections
The ground floor George Howard Gallery of Old Tullie House is reimagined in this exciting new display created in collaboration with Prism Arts Studio Arts group.
Mandarin Chinese for Beginners
Learn the basics of Chinese with Chinese Language Instructor Isabella Chen.
This 10-week language course will teach you pronunciation, basic characters and everyday Chinese for communication.
Babes in Arms Film Programme: Booksmart
Due to unforeseen circumstances we have had to cancel this screening. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Rembrandt: Etchings from the British Museum
To mark the 350th anniversary of the death of Rembrandt Van Rijn (1606–1669), we are proud to present an exhibition celebrating the ground-breaking etching work of one of the most recognised and admired artists of all time.
Turner: Northern Exposure
Joseph Mallord William Turner was a landscape painter, traveller, poet and teacher. He was described as ‘the greatest of the age’ by art critic John Ruskin and many people now consider him to be the first ‘modern’ painter.
October Half Term Crafts: Scary Bookmarks
We’re getting crafty, be inspired by some of the spooky objects in the museum’s collection.
October Half Term Crafts: Black Witch's Cats
We’re getting crafty, be inspired by some of the spooky objects in the museum’s collection.
Bug & Invertebrate Collection
Discover the nationally significant invertebrate collections including insects (dragonflies, beetles, butterflies, bumblebees), shells and corals. Recommended for adults only. Maximum of 12 people.
October Half Term Crafts: Paper Plate Spiders
We’re getting crafty, be inspired by some of the spooky objects in the museum’s collection.
Monday Alternative: Irene's Ghost (PG)
Moving and intimate documentary following director Iain’s search for the truth about the mother he lost at an early age but imagined everywhere.
Dir: Iain Cunningham, 2018, 81 mins
Cumbria's Lost Worlds
FAMILY FRIENDLY OPTION An illustrated journey into Cumbria’s past wildlife and environments, from the violent volcanic landscape to tropical seas and swamps. Explore the evidence for the ice ages and the landscapes they have created. With specimens to view.
Cumbria's Lost Worlds
ADULT OPTION An illustrated journey into Cumbria’s past wildlife and environments, from the violent volcanic landscape to tropical seas and swamps. Explore the evidence for the ice ages and the landscapes they have created. With specimens to view.
October Half Term Crafts: Halloween Rock Painting
We’re getting crafty, be inspired by some of the spooky objects in the museum’s collection.
Bug & Invertebrate Collection
Discover the nationally significant invertebrate collections including insects (dragonflies, beetles, butterflies, bumblebees), shells and corals. Recommended for adults only. Maximum of 12 people.
Pumpkin Carving
Carve your own spooky pumpkin with us and we’ll clean up the mess! Carve your own spooky pumpkin with us and we’ll clean up the mess!
Other dates available:
- Friday 25 October
- Sunday 27 October
Jesse Ward Bubbleologist
Bubbleologist Jesse will be demonstrating the amazing capabilities of liquids in an indoor interactive bubble show designed for little ones, but that's fun and unique for all ages.
October Half Term Crafts: Peg Monsters
We’re getting crafty, be inspired by some of the spooky objects in the museum’s collection.
Pumpkin Carving
Carve your own spooky pumpkin with us and we’ll clean up the mess!
Other dates available:
- Wednesday 23 October
- Sunday 27 October
October Half Term Crafts: Diwali Sequin Tea Lights
We’re getting crafty, be inspired by this festival of lights.
Morris-Natyam Dance Performance
Join professional dancer Priya Sundar for an amazing performance fusing two very different dance styles: English Morris dance and the Bharatanatyam dance of Southern India.
Afternoon of Talks: Rembrandt
Image: Self-Portrait Drawing at the Window © The Trustees of the British Museum.
Pumpkin Carving
Carve your own spooky pumpkin with us and we’ll clean up the mess!
Other dates available:
- Tuesday 23 Ocotber
- Friday 25 October
Monday Alternative: Woman at War (12A)
Dry and dark comedy about Halla, an environmental activist, but will her fight be derailed when her other dream of adopting a child becomes a reality? Icelandic with English subtitles.
Dir: Benedikt Erlingsson, 2018, 101 mins
