What's on culture
Below you can find a guide to some of the most exciting cultural events happening throughout Middlesbrough this year. You can also follow the link on the right to library events
What's on at the Dorman Museum 2008
| Exhibition | Description | Dates (2008) |
|---|---|---|
| A Way with Words | Display of new works by North Yorkshire Calligraphers. (Free workship - ground floor gallery) |
Sept 2nd to Nov 2nd |
| Pong to Kong |
This fantastic exhibition traces the origins of electronic games from the earliest TV Pong up to the present day. Get an insight into the design and creation of a modern game. Includes loads of actual games to play. One not to miss! (ground floor gallery) |
Sept 27th to April 19th |
| WW1 90 |
Exhibition commemorating the 90th anniversary of the end of World War 1. (first floor gallery) |
Nov 5th to Feb 8th |
| Activities | ||
| Activity Sheet | To go with our exhibition 'North Face', from the National Portrait Gallery in London, we have devised a free portrait activity for you to try out your drawing skills. | |
| A Way with Words |
Calligraphy workshops for children and adults - 10am to 3.30pm |
October 4th |
| Henry Bolckow Lecture | The lecture – “Henry Bolckow (1806-1878) Man of iron and prince of culture: a Victorian collector and his collection reassembled” – will be presented by Ian Stubbs, assistant curator for Middlesbrough Museums and Galleries Service. | November 19th - 6pm |
| Trails | ||
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The museum has 3 children's trails to follow throughout the museum:
Great value at only 5p each. Please note that all children must be accompanied by an adult to gain entry to the museum. |
For further information visit www.dormanmuseum.co.uk
Contact us
Dorman Museum,
Linthorpe Road,
Middlesbrough
Tel: 01642 813781
Email: dormanmuseum@middlesbrough.gov.uk
| Days | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday-Sunday | 9.30am-5.00pm |
We are also open Easter Monday and May Bank Holiday Monday. Entry is free. Full disabled access and facilities.