Ware Museum

Discover the story of life in Ware from prehistoric to modern times
Open Tues, Wed, Sat 11am - 4pm and Sun 2 - 4pm

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We are delighted to launch Herts Museums Object of the Year 2025. This year 22 museums are competing for the trophy. Check out all the entries and vote for your favourite object here: https://t.co/jQXflIoe1S
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Follow the dinosaurs to Ware Museum tomorrow for some roarsome craft activities!
Paint your own plaster dinosaur, make a scratch art magnet or colourful mosaic character.
13 August, 11.30-14.00, drop-in.
£3 per child; age 4+.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.

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We have added an evening date to the popular Ware Town Tours! Enjoy a summer evening stroll around the town with volunteer guide John Wing on Thu 22 Aug.

£7.50 pp. Book at https://t.co/IXzwohZ88N or pay on the night, cash only. Meet outside the museum for a 19.00 start.

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Our new exhibition explores the fascinating world of metal detecting.
Crotal bells from the 1600s-1800s are often found broken but occasionally whole. Give the bells on display a shake and imagine who heard this noise in times gone by!
Open Tue, Wed, Sat 11-4pm, Sun 2-4pm

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Inspired by our new exhibition, 'Our Local Detectorists', our free family activities next week offer the chance for you to be a detectorist!
Treasure hunt
Coin rubbing
Kings, Queens & Emperors trail
Tues 6 Aug, 11.00-14.00
Please note children must be accompanied by an adult.

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Join us tomorrow for holiday craft activities! We'll be decorating mini tote bags. What design will you make?
Tues 30 July, 11.30-14.00
£3/per child. Drop in. Age 4+

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Don't miss our next evening talk in the museum!
Local detectorist and museum trustee Barney Bryant will be talking about his fascinating finds, many of which are currently on display in our latest exhibition.
Tuesday 30 July, 7pm
Tickets £5 from https://t.co/HcrOeEKdoO

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Join us on Saturday for our family archaeology day with East Herts Archaeological Society!
11.00-16.00, free, no need to book, just turn up and join in!
#festivalofbritisharchaeology
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This afternoon! Join a guided walk discovering the history of Ware and its residents. Come prepared with an umbrella!
£7.50 per person.
Book via https://t.co/IXzwohZ88N or pay on arrival. Meet outside the Museum for a 2pm start.
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Unfortunately the museum is closed this morning due to unforeseen circumstances, but we'll be open later from 13.30-16.00. Do drop in and visit us then!

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Please note that the museum will be closing at 13.30 today due to unforeseen circumstances. We are sorry for any disappointment and will be open as usual tomorrow afternoon, 14.00-16.00.

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Join us next week for fishy fun! Paint a plaster fish, practice your weaving skills and make a crab or rainbow fish, or make a sea-themed picture frame.
Tuesday 28 May, 11.00-14.00
£3 per child, drop in.
Age 4+
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Ware Town Tours are back! The first tour of the season takes place this Sunday. Join us to explore the development of the town over the centuries.

Starts 2pm outside Ware Museum

£7.50 per person

Book in advance https://t.co/rX4JzXd4zm
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Free Rail Ale Trail guides at the hidden gem @WareMuseum and Ware Library. Check websites for opening hours. https://t.co/YnhBwcxOG2 https://t.co/6AUHHYPVfa

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Tonight's talk by David Perman is sold out, but you can still visit our exhibition 'Do you know watery Ware? Ware in literature'.
We were thrilled to read this lovely review by Sarah King of the Hertford Writers' Circle: https://t.co/WsES2P3aEK
Exhibition continues until 17 April

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Could this be you? If you are passionate about museums and have experience of leadership at trustee level, we'd love to hear from you.
Find out more and apply: https://t.co/RWvfQKBYhX
Closing date 29 February

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Looking for something to do with the kids today? We're all ready for you! Come and join us in the museum to make and decorate books and bookmarks.
11.30-14.00, £3 per child, drop-in.

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It's half term, so join us tomorrow for fun family craft activities! Make a notebook with a pretty paper cover and a flower bookmark to go with it.

Tues 20 Feb, 11.30-14.00 - please note the change to previously advertised date and time.

Age 4+, £3 per child, no need to book.

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Have you sent or received a Valentine today?
This green silk ribbon is embroidered with the message 'To one I Love'. It dates from the late 19th century and was found inside a bible which belonged to Eliza Lawrence of Kibes Lane, Ware.
Happy #ValentinesDay!
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Have you got your tickets yet for our literary evening at Ware Museum? From Chaucer and Shakespeare to contemporary poetry, David Perman will reveal the town's literary connections and how Ware has featured in poetry and prose.
Tues 27 Feb, 7pm, £5
Tx: https://t.co/RzST1SCzk9