Museum & Art Swindon

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Thanks to loans from a generous private collector, there are some new additions to our popular exhibition ‘Leslie Cole: Recording Conflict in the Second World War’.
These join the wartime paintings on loan from the @I_W_M
📌On until 3 Jan 2026, Tue-Sat, 10.30am to 4.30pm.

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Inspired by the Henry Orlik exhibition we have limited edition prints, a catalogue & a range of merchandise including mugs, coasters & notelets, so you can relive his Quantum Revolution in your own home.
All items are available from the museum shop 🛍️
@FrMASwindon

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We’re bringing a special screening of Jurassic Park to the Civic Chamber, Euclid Street, on Sat 22 Nov at 2pm 🍿🦖🎦🎬
🎟️Places are limited so don’t miss this prehistoric classic: https://t.co/e3U6yZeVLU
£8 (adults), £5 (under 16s).
@createstudios @SwindonCouncil @FrMASwindon

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We’re working on an exciting new volunteer project! Team members are working with Multaka Swindon volunteers to curate an exhibition focussed on our art collections.
We look forward to showing you the results in February 2026.
To find out more: https://t.co/2vDA7OEtXP.

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Don't miss our next Artist’s Takeover Day at Museum & Art Swindon on Saturday 15 November with the amazingly talented Tim Carroll. Tim will be joining us from 11.30am-3.30pm, where he will be available to meet & chat & you can buy one of his beautiful pieces of art!
@FrMASwindon

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To celebrate our Fossil Hunters exhibition, we’re screening Jurassic Park. Join us for this iconic adventure at 2pm on Saturday 22 November in the Civic Chamber, Euclid Street.
Places are limited, so hurry:
https://t.co/e3U6yZeVLU
@SwindonCouncil @createstudios @FrMASwindon

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Schools tell us they love the focus on local history at Museum & Art Swindon.
School visits are available on a range of topics across the key stages. For more info on the Museum’s Learning Programme, visit the website or email [email protected] https://t.co/C4YNnO91ik

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A HUGE THANK-YOU to everyone who came along to our private viewing of ‘The Lost Surrealist: Henry Orlik’s Quantum Revolution’ & ‘Surreal Encounters’ last Wednesday!
On until 14 March 2026, Tue-Sat, 10.30-16.30. FREE Entry.
@FrMASwindon @ContempArtSoc #WinsorBirch

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Here’s a sneak peak at our upcoming exhibition ‘The Lost Surrealist: Henry Orlik’s Quantum Revolution’! In collaboration with Winsor Birch, this exciting exhibition brings Henry Orlik’s work to a public museum for the very first time.
Opens 24 October 2025

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If you missed seeing our fantastic Meet the Romans exhibition – don’t worry – there are still loads of amazing things to see in our permanent Romans gallery! ⚔️
🔎https://t.co/yFL6s52HGo
📌Open Tuesday to Saturday, 10.30am to 4.30pm. Entry to the museum is FREE.

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We have a ROAR-SOME half-term planned for you! Fossil hunting trails, free craft activities & more! 🦖🦕
📅Tue 28 Oct – Design-a-Dino family workshops (£2)
📅Fri 31 Oct, Sat 1 Nov – Dino Days – free craft activities and Fossil Hunt trail, Dino Den
🎟️🔎[email protected]

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We’ve recently added some new works, lent specially for the exhibition, to 'Leslie Cole: Recording Conflict in the Second World War' so there’s even more to see!
🔎https://t.co/3WyAStogeX
📌Open Tue to Sat, 10.30am-4.30pm, FREE entry
@I_W_M @FrMASwindon

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Did you know that the father of English Geology, William Smith, studied the rocks & fossils of Swindon? 🪨🦕
Find out about his time in Swindon in our new exhibition – Fossil Hunters – Unlocking Swindon’s Jurassic Past. Open Tue to Sat, 10.30am-4.30pm, FREE entry.
@morethanadodo

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Try our Design-a-Dino workshops on Tue 28 Oct!
📌10.45am and 11.45am (suitable for all ages) - £2 per child
📌1.30pm and 2.30pm (ages 7+) - £2 per child
🎟️https://t.co/sQIJo8kT03
[email protected] for more info

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In case you missed it… 🔎
September's ‘Item of the Month’ blog reveals more about the artist behind this atmospheric design for Swindon’s Wyvern Theatre - https://t.co/N8t8m7DmI2
🎭️
📌Out on the Town is open until Sat 18 Oct. FREE entry.
@SwindonCouncil @WyvernTheatre

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Our Community Engagement Officer joined Semra and Juniper from @SwindonCouncil Warm Welcome Team at Pilgrim Church over the summer. They organised some art outreach activities inspired by the taxidermy collections at Museum & Art Swindon!
https://t.co/yFL6s52HGo

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Our 'Out On The Town' exhibition is part of our @ace_national #UnlockingCollections project, co-curated with volunteers.
On until 18 October
https://t.co/yFL6s52HGo

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We welcomed VIP children & their families to the Museum last weekend to celebrate their brilliant work on the @SwindonLibrary Summer Reading Challenge. Children met the mayor, collected special awards & explored the Museum with a Reading Challenge Trail 🏆📚📖
@SwindonCouncil

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Our next curator tour for ‘Leslie Cole: Recording Conflict in the Second World War’ is ‘Leslie Cole: Swindon Born Artist��� by Philip Garrahan on Friday 3 October, 12pm.
🎟️Book online: https://t.co/LOIV434vjC
@I_W_M @FrMASwindon

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If you’re looking for a unique gift created by a local artist don’t forget that we have work from five @swindonopen artists for sale at Museum & Art Swindon! 🖼️
#CarmenBNorris #KenWhite #RhianonBeardsall #TimCarroll #MaryThorne
https://t.co/yFL6s529QQ