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SUMMARY:A Decade Since Dismaland
DESCRIPTION:A Decade Since Dismaland\nWeston Museum\nSaturday 13 September 2025 – Saturday 22 November 2025 (The Museum is CLOSED on a Sunday and Monday\, as well as closing for a private function on Saturday 11 October 2025 and Saturday 18 October 2025) \nWeston Museum will be home to a dismal exhibition this September\nThe 21st August marks 10 years since Banksy’s Dismaland opened in the Tropicana. After weeks of speculation\, visitors were invited in to experience the bemusement park\, a swipe at consumerism and the way theme parks brush away reality. The art installation curated by Banksy included over 50 international artists including Damien Hirst\, Julie Burchill and Jimmy Cauty. Over the next five weeks 150\,000 visitors passed through the gates. \nPhotographer Barry Cawston visited the site over fifteen times during these five weeks. The visits resulted in his project ‘Are We There Yet?’ documenting both Dismaland and Weston’s town centre. The collection of images highlighted how many of the conversations raised in the park were being experienced in the town itself. \nOpening on the 13th September\, Weston Museum will be home to the exhibition ‘A Decade Since Dismaland` showcasing some of the images from Barry Cawston’s project\, a decade after they were first taken. Also on display will be a small collection of memorabilia from a private collection. \nBarry Cawston’s photography has both sociological and architectural elements. His images capture the beauty of otherwise passed over scenes and places with a cinematic quality that is enhanced by Cawston’s attention to detail and brilliant use of colour. \nHis exhibitions have toured museums in Europe as well as being shown in the Marble Palace in St Petersburg. Cawston also had a six month solo exhibition in Völklingen Ironworks in Germany which attracted 200.000 visitors \nCawston has won numerous awards and competitions including the British Open Art Award\, The Nikon BJP Endframe Award\, The Black Swan Open Art Prize and the Exeter Contemporary Open. In 2023 he was the choice of Fiona Robinson\, the new Chairman of the RWA to become an honourary RWA academician.
URL:https://westonmuseum.org/event/a-decade-since-dismaland/2025-09-18/
LOCATION:Weston Museum\, Burlington Street\, Weston-super-Mare\, Somerset\, BS23 1PR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult,Displays and Exhibitions,Family,Free,Museum Events,Regular Activities,Young person (ages 16-24)
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250919T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250919T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101710
CREATED:20250821T075554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T081231Z
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SUMMARY:A Decade Since Dismaland
DESCRIPTION:A Decade Since Dismaland\nWeston Museum\nSaturday 13 September 2025 – Saturday 22 November 2025 (The Museum is CLOSED on a Sunday and Monday\, as well as closing for a private function on Saturday 11 October 2025 and Saturday 18 October 2025) \nWeston Museum will be home to a dismal exhibition this September\nThe 21st August marks 10 years since Banksy’s Dismaland opened in the Tropicana. After weeks of speculation\, visitors were invited in to experience the bemusement park\, a swipe at consumerism and the way theme parks brush away reality. The art installation curated by Banksy included over 50 international artists including Damien Hirst\, Julie Burchill and Jimmy Cauty. Over the next five weeks 150\,000 visitors passed through the gates. \nPhotographer Barry Cawston visited the site over fifteen times during these five weeks. The visits resulted in his project ‘Are We There Yet?’ documenting both Dismaland and Weston’s town centre. The collection of images highlighted how many of the conversations raised in the park were being experienced in the town itself. \nOpening on the 13th September\, Weston Museum will be home to the exhibition ‘A Decade Since Dismaland` showcasing some of the images from Barry Cawston’s project\, a decade after they were first taken. Also on display will be a small collection of memorabilia from a private collection. \nBarry Cawston’s photography has both sociological and architectural elements. His images capture the beauty of otherwise passed over scenes and places with a cinematic quality that is enhanced by Cawston’s attention to detail and brilliant use of colour. \nHis exhibitions have toured museums in Europe as well as being shown in the Marble Palace in St Petersburg. Cawston also had a six month solo exhibition in Völklingen Ironworks in Germany which attracted 200.000 visitors \nCawston has won numerous awards and competitions including the British Open Art Award\, The Nikon BJP Endframe Award\, The Black Swan Open Art Prize and the Exeter Contemporary Open. In 2023 he was the choice of Fiona Robinson\, the new Chairman of the RWA to become an honourary RWA academician.
URL:https://westonmuseum.org/event/a-decade-since-dismaland/2025-09-19/
LOCATION:Weston Museum\, Burlington Street\, Weston-super-Mare\, Somerset\, BS23 1PR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult,Displays and Exhibitions,Family,Free,Museum Events,Regular Activities,Young person (ages 16-24)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Weston Museum":MAILTO:museum@wsm-tc.gov.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250919T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250919T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101710
CREATED:20250718T125715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T125715Z
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SUMMARY:Autumnal Rag Wreath Workshop
DESCRIPTION:🍁 Get Crafty with Art in Mind: Rag Wreath Workshop! 🍂\nWorkshop Times:\n18:00 – 20:00 \nCost:\n£15.00 per person \n🌸 All Equipment Provided: All the necessary materials and equipment will be provided for the workshop. From wreath frames and fabric scraps to scissors and embellishments\, we’ve got you covered. Just bring your creative energy\, and we’ll provide the rest! \n🎟️ Limited Spots Available: Click the link below to book your tickets. Advanced booking is recommended to avoid disappointment! \nTicket Link:\nhttps://www.ticketsource.co.uk/westonmuseum/t-dvneqkq
URL:https://westonmuseum.org/event/autumnal-rag-wreath-190925/
LOCATION:Weston Museum\, Burlington Street\, Weston-super-Mare\, Somerset\, BS23 1PR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult,Family,Museum Events,Regular Activities,Young person (ages 16-24)
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250920T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250920T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101710
CREATED:20250821T075554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T081231Z
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SUMMARY:A Decade Since Dismaland
DESCRIPTION:A Decade Since Dismaland\nWeston Museum\nSaturday 13 September 2025 – Saturday 22 November 2025 (The Museum is CLOSED on a Sunday and Monday\, as well as closing for a private function on Saturday 11 October 2025 and Saturday 18 October 2025) \nWeston Museum will be home to a dismal exhibition this September\nThe 21st August marks 10 years since Banksy’s Dismaland opened in the Tropicana. After weeks of speculation\, visitors were invited in to experience the bemusement park\, a swipe at consumerism and the way theme parks brush away reality. The art installation curated by Banksy included over 50 international artists including Damien Hirst\, Julie Burchill and Jimmy Cauty. Over the next five weeks 150\,000 visitors passed through the gates. \nPhotographer Barry Cawston visited the site over fifteen times during these five weeks. The visits resulted in his project ‘Are We There Yet?’ documenting both Dismaland and Weston’s town centre. The collection of images highlighted how many of the conversations raised in the park were being experienced in the town itself. \nOpening on the 13th September\, Weston Museum will be home to the exhibition ‘A Decade Since Dismaland` showcasing some of the images from Barry Cawston’s project\, a decade after they were first taken. Also on display will be a small collection of memorabilia from a private collection. \nBarry Cawston’s photography has both sociological and architectural elements. His images capture the beauty of otherwise passed over scenes and places with a cinematic quality that is enhanced by Cawston’s attention to detail and brilliant use of colour. \nHis exhibitions have toured museums in Europe as well as being shown in the Marble Palace in St Petersburg. Cawston also had a six month solo exhibition in Völklingen Ironworks in Germany which attracted 200.000 visitors \nCawston has won numerous awards and competitions including the British Open Art Award\, The Nikon BJP Endframe Award\, The Black Swan Open Art Prize and the Exeter Contemporary Open. In 2023 he was the choice of Fiona Robinson\, the new Chairman of the RWA to become an honourary RWA academician.
URL:https://westonmuseum.org/event/a-decade-since-dismaland/2025-09-20/
LOCATION:Weston Museum\, Burlington Street\, Weston-super-Mare\, Somerset\, BS23 1PR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult,Displays and Exhibitions,Family,Free,Museum Events,Regular Activities,Young person (ages 16-24)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Weston Museum":MAILTO:museum@wsm-tc.gov.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250920T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250920T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101710
CREATED:20250801T143534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T143534Z
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SUMMARY:A Pier Into The Past Talk
DESCRIPTION:🎤 Join us\, volunteers and friends of The Birnbeck Regeneration Trust as they tell the story behind the building of the Pier! 💬\nTimes:\ndoors open: 19:00talk starts: 19:30 \nCost:\n£5.00 per person\n🎟️ Limited Spaces Available: Book your tickets today to secure your place! Booking required to avoid disappointment. \nTicket Link:\nhttps://www.ticketsource.co.uk/westonmuseum/a-pier-into-the-past/e-erabla
URL:https://westonmuseum.org/event/a-pier-into-the-past-talk/
LOCATION:Weston Museum\, Burlington Street\, Weston-super-Mare\, Somerset\, BS23 1PR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult,Educational,Family,Museum Events,Regular Activities,Special Events,Talks & tours,Young person (ages 16-24)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Weston Museum":MAILTO:museum@wsm-tc.gov.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250923T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250923T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101710
CREATED:20250821T075554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T081231Z
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SUMMARY:A Decade Since Dismaland
DESCRIPTION:A Decade Since Dismaland\nWeston Museum\nSaturday 13 September 2025 – Saturday 22 November 2025 (The Museum is CLOSED on a Sunday and Monday\, as well as closing for a private function on Saturday 11 October 2025 and Saturday 18 October 2025) \nWeston Museum will be home to a dismal exhibition this September\nThe 21st August marks 10 years since Banksy’s Dismaland opened in the Tropicana. After weeks of speculation\, visitors were invited in to experience the bemusement park\, a swipe at consumerism and the way theme parks brush away reality. The art installation curated by Banksy included over 50 international artists including Damien Hirst\, Julie Burchill and Jimmy Cauty. Over the next five weeks 150\,000 visitors passed through the gates. \nPhotographer Barry Cawston visited the site over fifteen times during these five weeks. The visits resulted in his project ‘Are We There Yet?’ documenting both Dismaland and Weston’s town centre. The collection of images highlighted how many of the conversations raised in the park were being experienced in the town itself. \nOpening on the 13th September\, Weston Museum will be home to the exhibition ‘A Decade Since Dismaland` showcasing some of the images from Barry Cawston’s project\, a decade after they were first taken. Also on display will be a small collection of memorabilia from a private collection. \nBarry Cawston’s photography has both sociological and architectural elements. His images capture the beauty of otherwise passed over scenes and places with a cinematic quality that is enhanced by Cawston’s attention to detail and brilliant use of colour. \nHis exhibitions have toured museums in Europe as well as being shown in the Marble Palace in St Petersburg. Cawston also had a six month solo exhibition in Völklingen Ironworks in Germany which attracted 200.000 visitors \nCawston has won numerous awards and competitions including the British Open Art Award\, The Nikon BJP Endframe Award\, The Black Swan Open Art Prize and the Exeter Contemporary Open. In 2023 he was the choice of Fiona Robinson\, the new Chairman of the RWA to become an honourary RWA academician.
URL:https://westonmuseum.org/event/a-decade-since-dismaland/2025-09-23/
LOCATION:Weston Museum\, Burlington Street\, Weston-super-Mare\, Somerset\, BS23 1PR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult,Displays and Exhibitions,Family,Free,Museum Events,Regular Activities,Young person (ages 16-24)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Weston Museum":MAILTO:museum@wsm-tc.gov.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250924T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250924T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101710
CREATED:20250821T075554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T081231Z
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SUMMARY:A Decade Since Dismaland
DESCRIPTION:A Decade Since Dismaland\nWeston Museum\nSaturday 13 September 2025 – Saturday 22 November 2025 (The Museum is CLOSED on a Sunday and Monday\, as well as closing for a private function on Saturday 11 October 2025 and Saturday 18 October 2025) \nWeston Museum will be home to a dismal exhibition this September\nThe 21st August marks 10 years since Banksy’s Dismaland opened in the Tropicana. After weeks of speculation\, visitors were invited in to experience the bemusement park\, a swipe at consumerism and the way theme parks brush away reality. The art installation curated by Banksy included over 50 international artists including Damien Hirst\, Julie Burchill and Jimmy Cauty. Over the next five weeks 150\,000 visitors passed through the gates. \nPhotographer Barry Cawston visited the site over fifteen times during these five weeks. The visits resulted in his project ‘Are We There Yet?’ documenting both Dismaland and Weston’s town centre. The collection of images highlighted how many of the conversations raised in the park were being experienced in the town itself. \nOpening on the 13th September\, Weston Museum will be home to the exhibition ‘A Decade Since Dismaland` showcasing some of the images from Barry Cawston’s project\, a decade after they were first taken. Also on display will be a small collection of memorabilia from a private collection. \nBarry Cawston’s photography has both sociological and architectural elements. His images capture the beauty of otherwise passed over scenes and places with a cinematic quality that is enhanced by Cawston’s attention to detail and brilliant use of colour. \nHis exhibitions have toured museums in Europe as well as being shown in the Marble Palace in St Petersburg. Cawston also had a six month solo exhibition in Völklingen Ironworks in Germany which attracted 200.000 visitors \nCawston has won numerous awards and competitions including the British Open Art Award\, The Nikon BJP Endframe Award\, The Black Swan Open Art Prize and the Exeter Contemporary Open. In 2023 he was the choice of Fiona Robinson\, the new Chairman of the RWA to become an honourary RWA academician.
URL:https://westonmuseum.org/event/a-decade-since-dismaland/2025-09-24/
LOCATION:Weston Museum\, Burlington Street\, Weston-super-Mare\, Somerset\, BS23 1PR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult,Displays and Exhibitions,Family,Free,Museum Events,Regular Activities,Young person (ages 16-24)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Weston Museum":MAILTO:museum@wsm-tc.gov.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250925T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250925T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101710
CREATED:20250821T075554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T081231Z
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SUMMARY:A Decade Since Dismaland
DESCRIPTION:A Decade Since Dismaland\nWeston Museum\nSaturday 13 September 2025 – Saturday 22 November 2025 (The Museum is CLOSED on a Sunday and Monday\, as well as closing for a private function on Saturday 11 October 2025 and Saturday 18 October 2025) \nWeston Museum will be home to a dismal exhibition this September\nThe 21st August marks 10 years since Banksy’s Dismaland opened in the Tropicana. After weeks of speculation\, visitors were invited in to experience the bemusement park\, a swipe at consumerism and the way theme parks brush away reality. The art installation curated by Banksy included over 50 international artists including Damien Hirst\, Julie Burchill and Jimmy Cauty. Over the next five weeks 150\,000 visitors passed through the gates. \nPhotographer Barry Cawston visited the site over fifteen times during these five weeks. The visits resulted in his project ‘Are We There Yet?’ documenting both Dismaland and Weston’s town centre. The collection of images highlighted how many of the conversations raised in the park were being experienced in the town itself. \nOpening on the 13th September\, Weston Museum will be home to the exhibition ‘A Decade Since Dismaland` showcasing some of the images from Barry Cawston’s project\, a decade after they were first taken. Also on display will be a small collection of memorabilia from a private collection. \nBarry Cawston’s photography has both sociological and architectural elements. His images capture the beauty of otherwise passed over scenes and places with a cinematic quality that is enhanced by Cawston’s attention to detail and brilliant use of colour. \nHis exhibitions have toured museums in Europe as well as being shown in the Marble Palace in St Petersburg. Cawston also had a six month solo exhibition in Völklingen Ironworks in Germany which attracted 200.000 visitors \nCawston has won numerous awards and competitions including the British Open Art Award\, The Nikon BJP Endframe Award\, The Black Swan Open Art Prize and the Exeter Contemporary Open. In 2023 he was the choice of Fiona Robinson\, the new Chairman of the RWA to become an honourary RWA academician.
URL:https://westonmuseum.org/event/a-decade-since-dismaland/2025-09-25/
LOCATION:Weston Museum\, Burlington Street\, Weston-super-Mare\, Somerset\, BS23 1PR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult,Displays and Exhibitions,Family,Free,Museum Events,Regular Activities,Young person (ages 16-24)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Weston Museum":MAILTO:museum@wsm-tc.gov.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250926T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250926T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101710
CREATED:20250725T123743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T123743Z
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SUMMARY:Under The Sea Messy Play
DESCRIPTION:🌊 Art in Mind presents Messy Play! Our theme this month is Under The Sea! 🪼\nPrepare for a fun-filled session\, with a different range of sensory and messy play activities for your little ones to build\, imagine\, experience\, investigate\, explore\, and create. Please bring a towel and a change of clothes\, we will get messy! \nWorkshop Times:\n10:00 – 11:00\n12:00 – 13:00 \nCost:\n£8.00 per child (maximum 1 adult per child) \n💥 Messy Fun: During this sensory session\, you will have the opportunity to get messy with a range of 7 activities. \n🎟️ Limited spots available: We highly recommend securing your spot in advance. Don’t miss out on the chance to experience this exciting and engaging activity! \nTicket Link:\nhttps://www.ticketsource.co.uk/westonmuseum/under-the-sea-messy-play/e-aglygz
URL:https://westonmuseum.org/event/under-the-sea-messy-play/
LOCATION:Weston Museum\, Burlington Street\, Weston-super-Mare\, Somerset\, BS23 1PR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult,Family,Museum Events,Regular Activities,Young person (ages 16-24)
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250926T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250926T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101710
CREATED:20250821T075554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T081231Z
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SUMMARY:A Decade Since Dismaland
DESCRIPTION:A Decade Since Dismaland\nWeston Museum\nSaturday 13 September 2025 – Saturday 22 November 2025 (The Museum is CLOSED on a Sunday and Monday\, as well as closing for a private function on Saturday 11 October 2025 and Saturday 18 October 2025) \nWeston Museum will be home to a dismal exhibition this September\nThe 21st August marks 10 years since Banksy’s Dismaland opened in the Tropicana. After weeks of speculation\, visitors were invited in to experience the bemusement park\, a swipe at consumerism and the way theme parks brush away reality. The art installation curated by Banksy included over 50 international artists including Damien Hirst\, Julie Burchill and Jimmy Cauty. Over the next five weeks 150\,000 visitors passed through the gates. \nPhotographer Barry Cawston visited the site over fifteen times during these five weeks. The visits resulted in his project ‘Are We There Yet?’ documenting both Dismaland and Weston’s town centre. The collection of images highlighted how many of the conversations raised in the park were being experienced in the town itself. \nOpening on the 13th September\, Weston Museum will be home to the exhibition ‘A Decade Since Dismaland` showcasing some of the images from Barry Cawston’s project\, a decade after they were first taken. Also on display will be a small collection of memorabilia from a private collection. \nBarry Cawston’s photography has both sociological and architectural elements. His images capture the beauty of otherwise passed over scenes and places with a cinematic quality that is enhanced by Cawston’s attention to detail and brilliant use of colour. \nHis exhibitions have toured museums in Europe as well as being shown in the Marble Palace in St Petersburg. Cawston also had a six month solo exhibition in Völklingen Ironworks in Germany which attracted 200.000 visitors \nCawston has won numerous awards and competitions including the British Open Art Award\, The Nikon BJP Endframe Award\, The Black Swan Open Art Prize and the Exeter Contemporary Open. In 2023 he was the choice of Fiona Robinson\, the new Chairman of the RWA to become an honourary RWA academician.
URL:https://westonmuseum.org/event/a-decade-since-dismaland/2025-09-26/
LOCATION:Weston Museum\, Burlington Street\, Weston-super-Mare\, Somerset\, BS23 1PR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult,Displays and Exhibitions,Family,Free,Museum Events,Regular Activities,Young person (ages 16-24)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Weston Museum":MAILTO:museum@wsm-tc.gov.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250927T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250927T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101710
CREATED:20250718T125859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T125859Z
UID:10005639-1758967200-1758978000@westonmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Neon Slime Workshop
DESCRIPTION:🎨 Art in Mind presents the ooey-gooey Slime Workshop\, this time with a neon twist! 🧪\nWorkshop Times:\n10:00 – 10:30\n10:45 – 11:15\n11:30 – 12:00\n12:15 – 12:45 \nCost:\n£5.00 per person (accompanying adults do not need a ticket) \n🎨 Get ready to personalise your slime to be as unique as you! Choose from a range of colours\, you can even make your own colour! \n🎟️ Limited Spots Available: Click the link below to book your tickets. Advanced booking is recommended to avoid disappointment! \nTicket Link:\nhttps://www.ticketsource.co.uk/westonmuseum/e-erkeyy
URL:https://westonmuseum.org/event/neon-slime-workshop/
LOCATION:Weston Museum\, Burlington Street\, Weston-super-Mare\, Somerset\, BS23 1PR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult,Family,Museum Events,Regular Activities,Young person (ages 16-24)
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250927T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250927T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101710
CREATED:20241031T130943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T130943Z
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SUMMARY:🛍️ Monthly Market 🩷
DESCRIPTION:🛍️ Come along to our Monthly Market\, and support your local small businesses! 🩷\n🗓️ We will be joined by a wonderful bunch of local businesses and makers on the last Saturday of every month (excluding December) in our wonderful and atmospheric Courtyard! \n🧡 With our wide and wonderful range of local stallholders and businesses\, we’re sure you’ll find the perfect gift for a loved one (or yourself!). Our stallholders also change regularly\, meaning every month has a unique mix of stalls! \n🍴 Clara’s Café will have its usual tempting treats\, alongside some occasional seasonal specialities! \n🎟️ Entry to the Monthly Market is FREE\, FREE\, FREE! \n❓ Looking to be a stallholder at our Monthly Markets ❓ Please fill out the registration form here: https://forms.gle/wGkoxPTQmBfoqJHF9 and we will be in touch in 5 working days!
URL:https://westonmuseum.org/event/monthly-market-2025/2025-09-27/
LOCATION:Weston Museum\, Burlington Street\, Weston-super-Mare\, Somerset\, BS23 1PR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult,Family,Free,Museum Events,Regular Activities,Special Events,Young person (ages 16-24)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Weston Museum":MAILTO:museum@wsm-tc.gov.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250927T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250927T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101710
CREATED:20250821T075554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T081231Z
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SUMMARY:A Decade Since Dismaland
DESCRIPTION:A Decade Since Dismaland\nWeston Museum\nSaturday 13 September 2025 – Saturday 22 November 2025 (The Museum is CLOSED on a Sunday and Monday\, as well as closing for a private function on Saturday 11 October 2025 and Saturday 18 October 2025) \nWeston Museum will be home to a dismal exhibition this September\nThe 21st August marks 10 years since Banksy’s Dismaland opened in the Tropicana. After weeks of speculation\, visitors were invited in to experience the bemusement park\, a swipe at consumerism and the way theme parks brush away reality. The art installation curated by Banksy included over 50 international artists including Damien Hirst\, Julie Burchill and Jimmy Cauty. Over the next five weeks 150\,000 visitors passed through the gates. \nPhotographer Barry Cawston visited the site over fifteen times during these five weeks. The visits resulted in his project ‘Are We There Yet?’ documenting both Dismaland and Weston’s town centre. The collection of images highlighted how many of the conversations raised in the park were being experienced in the town itself. \nOpening on the 13th September\, Weston Museum will be home to the exhibition ‘A Decade Since Dismaland` showcasing some of the images from Barry Cawston’s project\, a decade after they were first taken. Also on display will be a small collection of memorabilia from a private collection. \nBarry Cawston’s photography has both sociological and architectural elements. His images capture the beauty of otherwise passed over scenes and places with a cinematic quality that is enhanced by Cawston’s attention to detail and brilliant use of colour. \nHis exhibitions have toured museums in Europe as well as being shown in the Marble Palace in St Petersburg. Cawston also had a six month solo exhibition in Völklingen Ironworks in Germany which attracted 200.000 visitors \nCawston has won numerous awards and competitions including the British Open Art Award\, The Nikon BJP Endframe Award\, The Black Swan Open Art Prize and the Exeter Contemporary Open. In 2023 he was the choice of Fiona Robinson\, the new Chairman of the RWA to become an honourary RWA academician.
URL:https://westonmuseum.org/event/a-decade-since-dismaland/2025-09-27/
LOCATION:Weston Museum\, Burlington Street\, Weston-super-Mare\, Somerset\, BS23 1PR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult,Displays and Exhibitions,Family,Free,Museum Events,Regular Activities,Young person (ages 16-24)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Weston Museum":MAILTO:museum@wsm-tc.gov.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250927T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250927T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101710
CREATED:20250718T130026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T144240Z
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SUMMARY:Glass Engraving Workshop
DESCRIPTION:🍷 Get Crafty with Art in Mind: Glass Etching Workshop! 🥛\nJoin us for a brand new workshop where we’ll try our hand at glass etching! Whether you choose to keep it for yourself or gift it to someone special\, this workshop promises a delightful crafting experience. Please note due to the nature of the workshop and tools involved\, this workshop is for over 16’s only. \nWorkshop Times:\n13:30 – 14:30\n14:30 – 15:30 \nCost:\n£12.00 per person (accompanying adults do not need a ticket) \n✂️ All Equipment Provided: We will supply all the necessary materials and equipment for the workshop. \n🎟️ Limited Spots Available: Click the link below to book your tickets. Advanced booking is recommended to avoid disappointment! \nTicket Link:\nhttps://www.ticketsource.co.uk/westonmuseum/e-vzvqkx
URL:https://westonmuseum.org/event/glass-etching-workshop/
LOCATION:Weston Museum\, Burlington Street\, Weston-super-Mare\, Somerset\, BS23 1PR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult,Family,Museum Events,Regular Activities,Young person (ages 16-24)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250930T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250930T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101710
CREATED:20250821T075554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T081231Z
UID:10005706-1759226400-1759248000@westonmuseum.org
SUMMARY:A Decade Since Dismaland
DESCRIPTION:A Decade Since Dismaland\nWeston Museum\nSaturday 13 September 2025 – Saturday 22 November 2025 (The Museum is CLOSED on a Sunday and Monday\, as well as closing for a private function on Saturday 11 October 2025 and Saturday 18 October 2025) \nWeston Museum will be home to a dismal exhibition this September\nThe 21st August marks 10 years since Banksy’s Dismaland opened in the Tropicana. After weeks of speculation\, visitors were invited in to experience the bemusement park\, a swipe at consumerism and the way theme parks brush away reality. The art installation curated by Banksy included over 50 international artists including Damien Hirst\, Julie Burchill and Jimmy Cauty. Over the next five weeks 150\,000 visitors passed through the gates. \nPhotographer Barry Cawston visited the site over fifteen times during these five weeks. The visits resulted in his project ‘Are We There Yet?’ documenting both Dismaland and Weston’s town centre. The collection of images highlighted how many of the conversations raised in the park were being experienced in the town itself. \nOpening on the 13th September\, Weston Museum will be home to the exhibition ‘A Decade Since Dismaland` showcasing some of the images from Barry Cawston’s project\, a decade after they were first taken. Also on display will be a small collection of memorabilia from a private collection. \nBarry Cawston’s photography has both sociological and architectural elements. His images capture the beauty of otherwise passed over scenes and places with a cinematic quality that is enhanced by Cawston’s attention to detail and brilliant use of colour. \nHis exhibitions have toured museums in Europe as well as being shown in the Marble Palace in St Petersburg. Cawston also had a six month solo exhibition in Völklingen Ironworks in Germany which attracted 200.000 visitors \nCawston has won numerous awards and competitions including the British Open Art Award\, The Nikon BJP Endframe Award\, The Black Swan Open Art Prize and the Exeter Contemporary Open. In 2023 he was the choice of Fiona Robinson\, the new Chairman of the RWA to become an honourary RWA academician.
URL:https://westonmuseum.org/event/a-decade-since-dismaland/2025-09-30/
LOCATION:Weston Museum\, Burlington Street\, Weston-super-Mare\, Somerset\, BS23 1PR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult,Displays and Exhibitions,Family,Free,Museum Events,Regular Activities,Young person (ages 16-24)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Weston Museum":MAILTO:museum@wsm-tc.gov.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251001T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251001T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101710
CREATED:20250821T075554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T081231Z
UID:10005707-1759312800-1759334400@westonmuseum.org
SUMMARY:A Decade Since Dismaland
DESCRIPTION:A Decade Since Dismaland\nWeston Museum\nSaturday 13 September 2025 – Saturday 22 November 2025 (The Museum is CLOSED on a Sunday and Monday\, as well as closing for a private function on Saturday 11 October 2025 and Saturday 18 October 2025) \nWeston Museum will be home to a dismal exhibition this September\nThe 21st August marks 10 years since Banksy’s Dismaland opened in the Tropicana. After weeks of speculation\, visitors were invited in to experience the bemusement park\, a swipe at consumerism and the way theme parks brush away reality. The art installation curated by Banksy included over 50 international artists including Damien Hirst\, Julie Burchill and Jimmy Cauty. Over the next five weeks 150\,000 visitors passed through the gates. \nPhotographer Barry Cawston visited the site over fifteen times during these five weeks. The visits resulted in his project ‘Are We There Yet?’ documenting both Dismaland and Weston’s town centre. The collection of images highlighted how many of the conversations raised in the park were being experienced in the town itself. \nOpening on the 13th September\, Weston Museum will be home to the exhibition ‘A Decade Since Dismaland` showcasing some of the images from Barry Cawston’s project\, a decade after they were first taken. Also on display will be a small collection of memorabilia from a private collection. \nBarry Cawston’s photography has both sociological and architectural elements. His images capture the beauty of otherwise passed over scenes and places with a cinematic quality that is enhanced by Cawston’s attention to detail and brilliant use of colour. \nHis exhibitions have toured museums in Europe as well as being shown in the Marble Palace in St Petersburg. Cawston also had a six month solo exhibition in Völklingen Ironworks in Germany which attracted 200.000 visitors \nCawston has won numerous awards and competitions including the British Open Art Award\, The Nikon BJP Endframe Award\, The Black Swan Open Art Prize and the Exeter Contemporary Open. In 2023 he was the choice of Fiona Robinson\, the new Chairman of the RWA to become an honourary RWA academician.
URL:https://westonmuseum.org/event/a-decade-since-dismaland/2025-10-01/
LOCATION:Weston Museum\, Burlington Street\, Weston-super-Mare\, Somerset\, BS23 1PR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult,Displays and Exhibitions,Family,Free,Museum Events,Regular Activities,Young person (ages 16-24)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Weston Museum":MAILTO:museum@wsm-tc.gov.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251002T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251002T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101710
CREATED:20250821T075554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T081231Z
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SUMMARY:A Decade Since Dismaland
DESCRIPTION:A Decade Since Dismaland\nWeston Museum\nSaturday 13 September 2025 – Saturday 22 November 2025 (The Museum is CLOSED on a Sunday and Monday\, as well as closing for a private function on Saturday 11 October 2025 and Saturday 18 October 2025) \nWeston Museum will be home to a dismal exhibition this September\nThe 21st August marks 10 years since Banksy’s Dismaland opened in the Tropicana. After weeks of speculation\, visitors were invited in to experience the bemusement park\, a swipe at consumerism and the way theme parks brush away reality. The art installation curated by Banksy included over 50 international artists including Damien Hirst\, Julie Burchill and Jimmy Cauty. Over the next five weeks 150\,000 visitors passed through the gates. \nPhotographer Barry Cawston visited the site over fifteen times during these five weeks. The visits resulted in his project ‘Are We There Yet?’ documenting both Dismaland and Weston’s town centre. The collection of images highlighted how many of the conversations raised in the park were being experienced in the town itself. \nOpening on the 13th September\, Weston Museum will be home to the exhibition ‘A Decade Since Dismaland` showcasing some of the images from Barry Cawston’s project\, a decade after they were first taken. Also on display will be a small collection of memorabilia from a private collection. \nBarry Cawston’s photography has both sociological and architectural elements. His images capture the beauty of otherwise passed over scenes and places with a cinematic quality that is enhanced by Cawston’s attention to detail and brilliant use of colour. \nHis exhibitions have toured museums in Europe as well as being shown in the Marble Palace in St Petersburg. Cawston also had a six month solo exhibition in Völklingen Ironworks in Germany which attracted 200.000 visitors \nCawston has won numerous awards and competitions including the British Open Art Award\, The Nikon BJP Endframe Award\, The Black Swan Open Art Prize and the Exeter Contemporary Open. In 2023 he was the choice of Fiona Robinson\, the new Chairman of the RWA to become an honourary RWA academician.
URL:https://westonmuseum.org/event/a-decade-since-dismaland/2025-10-02/
LOCATION:Weston Museum\, Burlington Street\, Weston-super-Mare\, Somerset\, BS23 1PR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult,Displays and Exhibitions,Family,Free,Museum Events,Regular Activities,Young person (ages 16-24)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Weston Museum":MAILTO:museum@wsm-tc.gov.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251003T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251003T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101710
CREATED:20250821T075554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T081231Z
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SUMMARY:A Decade Since Dismaland
DESCRIPTION:A Decade Since Dismaland\nWeston Museum\nSaturday 13 September 2025 – Saturday 22 November 2025 (The Museum is CLOSED on a Sunday and Monday\, as well as closing for a private function on Saturday 11 October 2025 and Saturday 18 October 2025) \nWeston Museum will be home to a dismal exhibition this September\nThe 21st August marks 10 years since Banksy’s Dismaland opened in the Tropicana. After weeks of speculation\, visitors were invited in to experience the bemusement park\, a swipe at consumerism and the way theme parks brush away reality. The art installation curated by Banksy included over 50 international artists including Damien Hirst\, Julie Burchill and Jimmy Cauty. Over the next five weeks 150\,000 visitors passed through the gates. \nPhotographer Barry Cawston visited the site over fifteen times during these five weeks. The visits resulted in his project ‘Are We There Yet?’ documenting both Dismaland and Weston’s town centre. The collection of images highlighted how many of the conversations raised in the park were being experienced in the town itself. \nOpening on the 13th September\, Weston Museum will be home to the exhibition ‘A Decade Since Dismaland` showcasing some of the images from Barry Cawston’s project\, a decade after they were first taken. Also on display will be a small collection of memorabilia from a private collection. \nBarry Cawston’s photography has both sociological and architectural elements. His images capture the beauty of otherwise passed over scenes and places with a cinematic quality that is enhanced by Cawston’s attention to detail and brilliant use of colour. \nHis exhibitions have toured museums in Europe as well as being shown in the Marble Palace in St Petersburg. Cawston also had a six month solo exhibition in Völklingen Ironworks in Germany which attracted 200.000 visitors \nCawston has won numerous awards and competitions including the British Open Art Award\, The Nikon BJP Endframe Award\, The Black Swan Open Art Prize and the Exeter Contemporary Open. In 2023 he was the choice of Fiona Robinson\, the new Chairman of the RWA to become an honourary RWA academician.
URL:https://westonmuseum.org/event/a-decade-since-dismaland/2025-10-03/
LOCATION:Weston Museum\, Burlington Street\, Weston-super-Mare\, Somerset\, BS23 1PR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult,Displays and Exhibitions,Family,Free,Museum Events,Regular Activities,Young person (ages 16-24)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Weston Museum":MAILTO:museum@wsm-tc.gov.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251004T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251004T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101710
CREATED:20250821T075554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T081231Z
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SUMMARY:A Decade Since Dismaland
DESCRIPTION:A Decade Since Dismaland\nWeston Museum\nSaturday 13 September 2025 – Saturday 22 November 2025 (The Museum is CLOSED on a Sunday and Monday\, as well as closing for a private function on Saturday 11 October 2025 and Saturday 18 October 2025) \nWeston Museum will be home to a dismal exhibition this September\nThe 21st August marks 10 years since Banksy’s Dismaland opened in the Tropicana. After weeks of speculation\, visitors were invited in to experience the bemusement park\, a swipe at consumerism and the way theme parks brush away reality. The art installation curated by Banksy included over 50 international artists including Damien Hirst\, Julie Burchill and Jimmy Cauty. Over the next five weeks 150\,000 visitors passed through the gates. \nPhotographer Barry Cawston visited the site over fifteen times during these five weeks. The visits resulted in his project ‘Are We There Yet?’ documenting both Dismaland and Weston’s town centre. The collection of images highlighted how many of the conversations raised in the park were being experienced in the town itself. \nOpening on the 13th September\, Weston Museum will be home to the exhibition ‘A Decade Since Dismaland` showcasing some of the images from Barry Cawston’s project\, a decade after they were first taken. Also on display will be a small collection of memorabilia from a private collection. \nBarry Cawston’s photography has both sociological and architectural elements. His images capture the beauty of otherwise passed over scenes and places with a cinematic quality that is enhanced by Cawston’s attention to detail and brilliant use of colour. \nHis exhibitions have toured museums in Europe as well as being shown in the Marble Palace in St Petersburg. Cawston also had a six month solo exhibition in Völklingen Ironworks in Germany which attracted 200.000 visitors \nCawston has won numerous awards and competitions including the British Open Art Award\, The Nikon BJP Endframe Award\, The Black Swan Open Art Prize and the Exeter Contemporary Open. In 2023 he was the choice of Fiona Robinson\, the new Chairman of the RWA to become an honourary RWA academician.
URL:https://westonmuseum.org/event/a-decade-since-dismaland/2025-10-04/
LOCATION:Weston Museum\, Burlington Street\, Weston-super-Mare\, Somerset\, BS23 1PR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult,Displays and Exhibitions,Family,Free,Museum Events,Regular Activities,Young person (ages 16-24)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Weston Museum":MAILTO:museum@wsm-tc.gov.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251007T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251007T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101710
CREATED:20250821T075554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T081231Z
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SUMMARY:A Decade Since Dismaland
DESCRIPTION:A Decade Since Dismaland\nWeston Museum\nSaturday 13 September 2025 – Saturday 22 November 2025 (The Museum is CLOSED on a Sunday and Monday\, as well as closing for a private function on Saturday 11 October 2025 and Saturday 18 October 2025) \nWeston Museum will be home to a dismal exhibition this September\nThe 21st August marks 10 years since Banksy’s Dismaland opened in the Tropicana. After weeks of speculation\, visitors were invited in to experience the bemusement park\, a swipe at consumerism and the way theme parks brush away reality. The art installation curated by Banksy included over 50 international artists including Damien Hirst\, Julie Burchill and Jimmy Cauty. Over the next five weeks 150\,000 visitors passed through the gates. \nPhotographer Barry Cawston visited the site over fifteen times during these five weeks. The visits resulted in his project ‘Are We There Yet?’ documenting both Dismaland and Weston’s town centre. The collection of images highlighted how many of the conversations raised in the park were being experienced in the town itself. \nOpening on the 13th September\, Weston Museum will be home to the exhibition ‘A Decade Since Dismaland` showcasing some of the images from Barry Cawston’s project\, a decade after they were first taken. Also on display will be a small collection of memorabilia from a private collection. \nBarry Cawston’s photography has both sociological and architectural elements. His images capture the beauty of otherwise passed over scenes and places with a cinematic quality that is enhanced by Cawston’s attention to detail and brilliant use of colour. \nHis exhibitions have toured museums in Europe as well as being shown in the Marble Palace in St Petersburg. Cawston also had a six month solo exhibition in Völklingen Ironworks in Germany which attracted 200.000 visitors \nCawston has won numerous awards and competitions including the British Open Art Award\, The Nikon BJP Endframe Award\, The Black Swan Open Art Prize and the Exeter Contemporary Open. In 2023 he was the choice of Fiona Robinson\, the new Chairman of the RWA to become an honourary RWA academician.
URL:https://westonmuseum.org/event/a-decade-since-dismaland/2025-10-07/
LOCATION:Weston Museum\, Burlington Street\, Weston-super-Mare\, Somerset\, BS23 1PR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult,Displays and Exhibitions,Family,Free,Museum Events,Regular Activities,Young person (ages 16-24)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Weston Museum":MAILTO:museum@wsm-tc.gov.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251008T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251008T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101710
CREATED:20250821T075554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T081231Z
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SUMMARY:A Decade Since Dismaland
DESCRIPTION:A Decade Since Dismaland\nWeston Museum\nSaturday 13 September 2025 – Saturday 22 November 2025 (The Museum is CLOSED on a Sunday and Monday\, as well as closing for a private function on Saturday 11 October 2025 and Saturday 18 October 2025) \nWeston Museum will be home to a dismal exhibition this September\nThe 21st August marks 10 years since Banksy’s Dismaland opened in the Tropicana. After weeks of speculation\, visitors were invited in to experience the bemusement park\, a swipe at consumerism and the way theme parks brush away reality. The art installation curated by Banksy included over 50 international artists including Damien Hirst\, Julie Burchill and Jimmy Cauty. Over the next five weeks 150\,000 visitors passed through the gates. \nPhotographer Barry Cawston visited the site over fifteen times during these five weeks. The visits resulted in his project ‘Are We There Yet?’ documenting both Dismaland and Weston’s town centre. The collection of images highlighted how many of the conversations raised in the park were being experienced in the town itself. \nOpening on the 13th September\, Weston Museum will be home to the exhibition ‘A Decade Since Dismaland` showcasing some of the images from Barry Cawston’s project\, a decade after they were first taken. Also on display will be a small collection of memorabilia from a private collection. \nBarry Cawston’s photography has both sociological and architectural elements. His images capture the beauty of otherwise passed over scenes and places with a cinematic quality that is enhanced by Cawston’s attention to detail and brilliant use of colour. \nHis exhibitions have toured museums in Europe as well as being shown in the Marble Palace in St Petersburg. Cawston also had a six month solo exhibition in Völklingen Ironworks in Germany which attracted 200.000 visitors \nCawston has won numerous awards and competitions including the British Open Art Award\, The Nikon BJP Endframe Award\, The Black Swan Open Art Prize and the Exeter Contemporary Open. In 2023 he was the choice of Fiona Robinson\, the new Chairman of the RWA to become an honourary RWA academician.
URL:https://westonmuseum.org/event/a-decade-since-dismaland/2025-10-08/
LOCATION:Weston Museum\, Burlington Street\, Weston-super-Mare\, Somerset\, BS23 1PR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult,Displays and Exhibitions,Family,Free,Museum Events,Regular Activities,Young person (ages 16-24)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Weston Museum":MAILTO:museum@wsm-tc.gov.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251008T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251008T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101710
CREATED:20250818T092326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T092326Z
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SUMMARY:Amazing Artefacts - Home Educators Monthly Sessions
DESCRIPTION:  \nWelcome to the Autumn Season of Amazing Artefacts – Home Educators Monthly Sessions!\nEach month\, we will take part in a variety of different hands on activities inspired by one or more items from the collections or our wider history. Monthly sessions will be organised in pairs\, with our September and October sessions focussing on our upcoming exhibition curated by the children themselves.\nIn our September session\, we will explore how and why we make displays and what exhibitions have previously been displayed in our Community Gallery. Then in our October session\, children will be invited to bring in items (objects\, photos\, drawings\, writing etc) that share their favourite bits of history. Along with items from members of our Young Archaeologists’ Club\, the children’s favourite bits of history will be on display in the Community Gallery from November to the Spring. \nDates and Times\nAutumn season dates and times are as follows:\nWednesday 10th Sept (10:30-11:30 Juniors\, 12-1 Seniors)\nWednesday 8th Oct (10:30-11:30 Juniors\, 12-1 Seniors) \nAges and Abilities\nSessions are designed to be active and accessible for a mix of ages and abilities with 2 separate sessions for younger or older children. The morning session will be aimed at slightly younger children aged approximately 5-8 or approximately key stage 1\, nicknamed our Juniors\, and the afternoon session will be aimed at the slightly older children aged approximately 9+ or approximately key stage 2\, nicknamed our Seniors. If you would like to attend as a family group with mixed ages\, then just pick whichever session you feel would be most suitable for the group as a whole.\nIf you would like to let us know about any specific considerations for your children then we would welcome this\, just get in touch. \nAccompanying Adults\nTickets need to be purchased for each child attending\, but grown ups do not need to purchase a separate ticket. It usually works best for the children who need that extra bit of support (such as those who are younger\, less confident or need extra help with engaging)\, if grown ups stay and join in with activities. Whereas for older\, more confident and more self-directed children it is usually fine for grown ups to not stay in the session if they prefer\, although they will need to stay within the museum building whilst the session is taking place. \nPrice and How to Book\nTickets cost £13 per child for the 2 month paired block and can be booked via Ticketsource or by popping into or phoning the museum directly. \nAttendees will be encouraged to continue their learning at home between sessions by utilising links and resources emailed out. \nRusty Club (YAC) Membership – Please note that we do some of the same crafts or activities in Rusty Club sessions as we do in Home Educator sessions\, so if you decide to join in with both programmes there may be some sessions with duplicated topics\, so we tend to advise choosing one programme or the other.
URL:https://westonmuseum.org/event/amazing-artefacts-home-educators-monthly-sessions-12/2025-10-08/
LOCATION:Weston Museum\, Burlington Street\, Weston-super-Mare\, Somerset\, BS23 1PR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Educational,Family,Museum Events,Regular Activities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Weston Museum":MAILTO:museum@wsm-tc.gov.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251009T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251009T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101710
CREATED:20250821T075554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T081231Z
UID:10005713-1760004000-1760025600@westonmuseum.org
SUMMARY:A Decade Since Dismaland
DESCRIPTION:A Decade Since Dismaland\nWeston Museum\nSaturday 13 September 2025 – Saturday 22 November 2025 (The Museum is CLOSED on a Sunday and Monday\, as well as closing for a private function on Saturday 11 October 2025 and Saturday 18 October 2025) \nWeston Museum will be home to a dismal exhibition this September\nThe 21st August marks 10 years since Banksy’s Dismaland opened in the Tropicana. After weeks of speculation\, visitors were invited in to experience the bemusement park\, a swipe at consumerism and the way theme parks brush away reality. The art installation curated by Banksy included over 50 international artists including Damien Hirst\, Julie Burchill and Jimmy Cauty. Over the next five weeks 150\,000 visitors passed through the gates. \nPhotographer Barry Cawston visited the site over fifteen times during these five weeks. The visits resulted in his project ‘Are We There Yet?’ documenting both Dismaland and Weston’s town centre. The collection of images highlighted how many of the conversations raised in the park were being experienced in the town itself. \nOpening on the 13th September\, Weston Museum will be home to the exhibition ‘A Decade Since Dismaland` showcasing some of the images from Barry Cawston’s project\, a decade after they were first taken. Also on display will be a small collection of memorabilia from a private collection. \nBarry Cawston’s photography has both sociological and architectural elements. His images capture the beauty of otherwise passed over scenes and places with a cinematic quality that is enhanced by Cawston’s attention to detail and brilliant use of colour. \nHis exhibitions have toured museums in Europe as well as being shown in the Marble Palace in St Petersburg. Cawston also had a six month solo exhibition in Völklingen Ironworks in Germany which attracted 200.000 visitors \nCawston has won numerous awards and competitions including the British Open Art Award\, The Nikon BJP Endframe Award\, The Black Swan Open Art Prize and the Exeter Contemporary Open. In 2023 he was the choice of Fiona Robinson\, the new Chairman of the RWA to become an honourary RWA academician.
URL:https://westonmuseum.org/event/a-decade-since-dismaland/2025-10-09/
LOCATION:Weston Museum\, Burlington Street\, Weston-super-Mare\, Somerset\, BS23 1PR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult,Displays and Exhibitions,Family,Free,Museum Events,Regular Activities,Young person (ages 16-24)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Weston Museum":MAILTO:museum@wsm-tc.gov.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251010T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251010T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101710
CREATED:20250725T123900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T123900Z
UID:10005675-1760090400-1760097600@westonmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Dinosaur Toddler Crafts
DESCRIPTION:🦕 Art in Mind presents our Toddler Crafts! Our theme this month is roarsome dinosaurs! 🦖\nWith a range of sensory and crafty activities\, we guarantee you’ll have the best time! The best part? You get to take some of your crafty creations home with you to display and show off! \nWorkshop Times:\n10:15 – 11:00\n11:15 – 12:00 \nCost:\n£5.00 per child (parents go free) \n🎟️ Limited spots available: We highly recommend securing your spot in advance. Don’t miss out on the chance to experience this exciting and engaging activity! \nTicket Link:\nhttps://www.ticketsource.co.uk/westonmuseum/dinosaur-toddler-crafts/e-dyapyp
URL:https://westonmuseum.org/event/dinosaur-toddler-crafts/
LOCATION:Weston Museum\, Burlington Street\, Weston-super-Mare\, Somerset\, BS23 1PR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult,Family,Museum Events,Regular Activities,Young person (ages 16-24)
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251010T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251010T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101710
CREATED:20250821T075554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T081231Z
UID:10005714-1760090400-1760112000@westonmuseum.org
SUMMARY:A Decade Since Dismaland
DESCRIPTION:A Decade Since Dismaland\nWeston Museum\nSaturday 13 September 2025 – Saturday 22 November 2025 (The Museum is CLOSED on a Sunday and Monday\, as well as closing for a private function on Saturday 11 October 2025 and Saturday 18 October 2025) \nWeston Museum will be home to a dismal exhibition this September\nThe 21st August marks 10 years since Banksy’s Dismaland opened in the Tropicana. After weeks of speculation\, visitors were invited in to experience the bemusement park\, a swipe at consumerism and the way theme parks brush away reality. The art installation curated by Banksy included over 50 international artists including Damien Hirst\, Julie Burchill and Jimmy Cauty. Over the next five weeks 150\,000 visitors passed through the gates. \nPhotographer Barry Cawston visited the site over fifteen times during these five weeks. The visits resulted in his project ‘Are We There Yet?’ documenting both Dismaland and Weston’s town centre. The collection of images highlighted how many of the conversations raised in the park were being experienced in the town itself. \nOpening on the 13th September\, Weston Museum will be home to the exhibition ‘A Decade Since Dismaland` showcasing some of the images from Barry Cawston’s project\, a decade after they were first taken. Also on display will be a small collection of memorabilia from a private collection. \nBarry Cawston’s photography has both sociological and architectural elements. His images capture the beauty of otherwise passed over scenes and places with a cinematic quality that is enhanced by Cawston’s attention to detail and brilliant use of colour. \nHis exhibitions have toured museums in Europe as well as being shown in the Marble Palace in St Petersburg. Cawston also had a six month solo exhibition in Völklingen Ironworks in Germany which attracted 200.000 visitors \nCawston has won numerous awards and competitions including the British Open Art Award\, The Nikon BJP Endframe Award\, The Black Swan Open Art Prize and the Exeter Contemporary Open. In 2023 he was the choice of Fiona Robinson\, the new Chairman of the RWA to become an honourary RWA academician.
URL:https://westonmuseum.org/event/a-decade-since-dismaland/2025-10-10/
LOCATION:Weston Museum\, Burlington Street\, Weston-super-Mare\, Somerset\, BS23 1PR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult,Displays and Exhibitions,Family,Free,Museum Events,Regular Activities,Young person (ages 16-24)
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://westonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/DISMALAND-WEBSITE.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Weston Museum":MAILTO:museum@wsm-tc.gov.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251011
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251012
DTSTAMP:20260404T101710
CREATED:20250430T112522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T112522Z
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SUMMARY:WESTON MUSEUM CLOSED FOR THE DAY
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday 11 October 2025\, Weston Museum will be closed to the public for a private function. We will reopen Tuesday 14 October 2025.\nWe thank you for your understanding.\nFor more information about Weddings at Weston Museum\, click here.
URL:https://westonmuseum.org/event/weston-museum-closed-for-the-day-111025/
LOCATION:Weston Museum\, Burlington Street\, Weston-super-Mare\, Somerset\, BS23 1PR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult,Displays and Exhibitions,Educational,Family,Free,Museum Events,Regular Activities,Special Events,Talks & tours,Young person (ages 16-24)
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://westonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Museum-Closure-WEBSITE.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Weston Museum":MAILTO:museum@wsm-tc.gov.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251014T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251014T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101710
CREATED:20250821T075554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T081231Z
UID:10005715-1760436000-1760457600@westonmuseum.org
SUMMARY:A Decade Since Dismaland
DESCRIPTION:A Decade Since Dismaland\nWeston Museum\nSaturday 13 September 2025 – Saturday 22 November 2025 (The Museum is CLOSED on a Sunday and Monday\, as well as closing for a private function on Saturday 11 October 2025 and Saturday 18 October 2025) \nWeston Museum will be home to a dismal exhibition this September\nThe 21st August marks 10 years since Banksy’s Dismaland opened in the Tropicana. After weeks of speculation\, visitors were invited in to experience the bemusement park\, a swipe at consumerism and the way theme parks brush away reality. The art installation curated by Banksy included over 50 international artists including Damien Hirst\, Julie Burchill and Jimmy Cauty. Over the next five weeks 150\,000 visitors passed through the gates. \nPhotographer Barry Cawston visited the site over fifteen times during these five weeks. The visits resulted in his project ‘Are We There Yet?’ documenting both Dismaland and Weston’s town centre. The collection of images highlighted how many of the conversations raised in the park were being experienced in the town itself. \nOpening on the 13th September\, Weston Museum will be home to the exhibition ‘A Decade Since Dismaland` showcasing some of the images from Barry Cawston’s project\, a decade after they were first taken. Also on display will be a small collection of memorabilia from a private collection. \nBarry Cawston’s photography has both sociological and architectural elements. His images capture the beauty of otherwise passed over scenes and places with a cinematic quality that is enhanced by Cawston’s attention to detail and brilliant use of colour. \nHis exhibitions have toured museums in Europe as well as being shown in the Marble Palace in St Petersburg. Cawston also had a six month solo exhibition in Völklingen Ironworks in Germany which attracted 200.000 visitors \nCawston has won numerous awards and competitions including the British Open Art Award\, The Nikon BJP Endframe Award\, The Black Swan Open Art Prize and the Exeter Contemporary Open. In 2023 he was the choice of Fiona Robinson\, the new Chairman of the RWA to become an honourary RWA academician.
URL:https://westonmuseum.org/event/a-decade-since-dismaland/2025-10-14/
LOCATION:Weston Museum\, Burlington Street\, Weston-super-Mare\, Somerset\, BS23 1PR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult,Displays and Exhibitions,Family,Free,Museum Events,Regular Activities,Young person (ages 16-24)
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://westonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/DISMALAND-WEBSITE.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Weston Museum":MAILTO:museum@wsm-tc.gov.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251015T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251015T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101710
CREATED:20250821T075554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T081231Z
UID:10005716-1760522400-1760544000@westonmuseum.org
SUMMARY:A Decade Since Dismaland
DESCRIPTION:A Decade Since Dismaland\nWeston Museum\nSaturday 13 September 2025 – Saturday 22 November 2025 (The Museum is CLOSED on a Sunday and Monday\, as well as closing for a private function on Saturday 11 October 2025 and Saturday 18 October 2025) \nWeston Museum will be home to a dismal exhibition this September\nThe 21st August marks 10 years since Banksy’s Dismaland opened in the Tropicana. After weeks of speculation\, visitors were invited in to experience the bemusement park\, a swipe at consumerism and the way theme parks brush away reality. The art installation curated by Banksy included over 50 international artists including Damien Hirst\, Julie Burchill and Jimmy Cauty. Over the next five weeks 150\,000 visitors passed through the gates. \nPhotographer Barry Cawston visited the site over fifteen times during these five weeks. The visits resulted in his project ‘Are We There Yet?’ documenting both Dismaland and Weston’s town centre. The collection of images highlighted how many of the conversations raised in the park were being experienced in the town itself. \nOpening on the 13th September\, Weston Museum will be home to the exhibition ‘A Decade Since Dismaland` showcasing some of the images from Barry Cawston’s project\, a decade after they were first taken. Also on display will be a small collection of memorabilia from a private collection. \nBarry Cawston’s photography has both sociological and architectural elements. His images capture the beauty of otherwise passed over scenes and places with a cinematic quality that is enhanced by Cawston’s attention to detail and brilliant use of colour. \nHis exhibitions have toured museums in Europe as well as being shown in the Marble Palace in St Petersburg. Cawston also had a six month solo exhibition in Völklingen Ironworks in Germany which attracted 200.000 visitors \nCawston has won numerous awards and competitions including the British Open Art Award\, The Nikon BJP Endframe Award\, The Black Swan Open Art Prize and the Exeter Contemporary Open. In 2023 he was the choice of Fiona Robinson\, the new Chairman of the RWA to become an honourary RWA academician.
URL:https://westonmuseum.org/event/a-decade-since-dismaland/2025-10-15/
LOCATION:Weston Museum\, Burlington Street\, Weston-super-Mare\, Somerset\, BS23 1PR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult,Displays and Exhibitions,Family,Free,Museum Events,Regular Activities,Young person (ages 16-24)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Weston Museum":MAILTO:museum@wsm-tc.gov.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251015T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251015T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101710
CREATED:20250430T114055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T114638Z
UID:10005154-1760556600-1760565600@westonmuseum.org
SUMMARY:50 Years of Rock and Pop Music Quiz
DESCRIPTION:🎸 Whether you’re a musician yourself or simply love listening to the greats\, you probably know a lot about the classic rock era\, or the classic pop era! Here we combine the two for a special one off event. 🎵\n🎙️ Join us our for 50 Years of Rock and Pop Quiz\, here to test your knowledge of both classic rock and pop music AND bands! It will let you know\, for sure\, whether you’re a pro musician or just an amateur! 🥁 \n📅 Date: Wednesday 15 October 2025\n⌚ Time: Doors open at 19:00 for a 19:30 start\n💰 Cost: £5.00 per team (maximum 5 members per team) \n😂 Mini Games too!: Our pub quiz isn’t just about questions\, it’s about fun too! In the middle of the Quiz\, we have our own version of Bingo. Costs £1.00 to enter\, cash preferred. \n🎟️ Prebook your tables now: To ensure you secure a spot\, we highly recommend pre-booking your tables. Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of the ultimate pub quiz experience! \nTicket Link:\nhttps://www.ticketsource.co.uk/westonmuseum/t-momlarj
URL:https://westonmuseum.org/event/pub-quiz-26/
LOCATION:Weston Museum\, Burlington Street\, Weston-super-Mare\, Somerset\, BS23 1PR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult,Educational,Family,Museum Events,Regular Activities,Young person (ages 16-24)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Weston Museum":MAILTO:museum@wsm-tc.gov.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251016T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251016T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101710
CREATED:20250821T075554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T081231Z
UID:10005717-1760608800-1760630400@westonmuseum.org
SUMMARY:A Decade Since Dismaland
DESCRIPTION:A Decade Since Dismaland\nWeston Museum\nSaturday 13 September 2025 – Saturday 22 November 2025 (The Museum is CLOSED on a Sunday and Monday\, as well as closing for a private function on Saturday 11 October 2025 and Saturday 18 October 2025) \nWeston Museum will be home to a dismal exhibition this September\nThe 21st August marks 10 years since Banksy’s Dismaland opened in the Tropicana. After weeks of speculation\, visitors were invited in to experience the bemusement park\, a swipe at consumerism and the way theme parks brush away reality. The art installation curated by Banksy included over 50 international artists including Damien Hirst\, Julie Burchill and Jimmy Cauty. Over the next five weeks 150\,000 visitors passed through the gates. \nPhotographer Barry Cawston visited the site over fifteen times during these five weeks. The visits resulted in his project ‘Are We There Yet?’ documenting both Dismaland and Weston’s town centre. The collection of images highlighted how many of the conversations raised in the park were being experienced in the town itself. \nOpening on the 13th September\, Weston Museum will be home to the exhibition ‘A Decade Since Dismaland` showcasing some of the images from Barry Cawston’s project\, a decade after they were first taken. Also on display will be a small collection of memorabilia from a private collection. \nBarry Cawston’s photography has both sociological and architectural elements. His images capture the beauty of otherwise passed over scenes and places with a cinematic quality that is enhanced by Cawston’s attention to detail and brilliant use of colour. \nHis exhibitions have toured museums in Europe as well as being shown in the Marble Palace in St Petersburg. Cawston also had a six month solo exhibition in Völklingen Ironworks in Germany which attracted 200.000 visitors \nCawston has won numerous awards and competitions including the British Open Art Award\, The Nikon BJP Endframe Award\, The Black Swan Open Art Prize and the Exeter Contemporary Open. In 2023 he was the choice of Fiona Robinson\, the new Chairman of the RWA to become an honourary RWA academician.
URL:https://westonmuseum.org/event/a-decade-since-dismaland/2025-10-16/
LOCATION:Weston Museum\, Burlington Street\, Weston-super-Mare\, Somerset\, BS23 1PR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult,Displays and Exhibitions,Family,Free,Museum Events,Regular Activities,Young person (ages 16-24)
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://westonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/DISMALAND-WEBSITE.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Weston Museum":MAILTO:museum@wsm-tc.gov.uk
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