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Open:Tuesday - Saturday 10.30am - 4.30pmCafe, Shop and Art Gallery open on Mondays

ADMISSION FREE

cctv For the safety and security of visitors, staff andartworks, CCTV is in operation throughout thebuilding.

travel The gallery is 150m fromWorcester ForegateStreet Railway Station and the bus stop for the Parkand Ride scheme. First Midland Red buses also stop onForegate Street.

parking The nearest car parks are inTaylors Lane andat Pitchcroft Race Course. Parking for Blue BadgeHolders is situated on SansomeWalk.

welcome The City Art Gallery and Museum ishoused in an elegantVictorian building in the heart ofWorcester. The beautiful interior is a warm andfriendly place, with something for all the family.Immerse yourself in the special exhibitions, events andactivities throughout the year, pick up an activitiesleaflet or speak to one of our knowledgeable staff formore information. Entry is FREEaccess Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum isfully accessible and has an easy access toilet. The liftentrance is at pavement level in Taylor’s Lane andservices all floors. A wheelchair is available for publicuse.The Gallery is equipped with an Induction Loop.Baby changing facilities are available. Guide andassistance dogs welcome.balcony café TheLittle GINGER PIGCompany at the BalconyCafe serves fresh,homemade and as localand seasonal produce aspossible in beautiful,tranquil surroundings.Whether you want a relaxed lunch or something totake away, you can enjoy anything from a salad orsandwich, to just a refreshing tea or coffee, but see ifyou can resist the homemade cakes!art gallery hire The Art Gallery is available forhire for evening functions and meetings for up to 80people. Please contact theVisitor Services Manager on01905 25371 for more information and availability.

If you have any questions during your visit,please ask a member of staff, who will be happyto help.

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Museum DisplaysOpening February 2012 In 2012 our Museum Gallery is changing. Many ofthe stars of our stored collections will bereturned to display in a new exhibition whichspotlights the objects and the stories that lie atthe very heart of our museum in Worcester: • The industrialists and philanthropists whofunded our institutions and collections

• The work of the city’s most inspirational artists,craftsmen and trades people

• The explorers and adventurers who broughtback stories and objects from the far flungcorners of the world and

• The pioneers and practitioners of the emergingsciences of archaeology, geology and naturalhistory.

This exhibition tells the remarkable stories of thework of these men and women and celebratestheir successes and accomplishments

January – June 2012

EXHIBITIONS

Museums Worcestershire is a partnership between Worcester City and Worcestershire County Councils

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Look out for exciting exhibitions and eventshappening throughout this beautiful building later inthe year.

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Foyer ShopWhether you are lookingfor a quirky gift, a uniquegreeting card orsomething special fromour Craftcase, the Foyershop is the perfect placeto visit. Located on theground floor, the Foyershop is packed with anextensive range of cards, some you won't findanywhere else! We also stock wrappings and giftsto suit all pockets and are open six days a week(until 7.30pm on Mondays, Wednesdays andFridays)

With so much to explore, don't miss:Cloud Nylon, exquisite sculptural jewellery byacclaimed maker Nora Fok.Legend! the whole family can lose themselves intales of brave knights and valiant damsels.

Laura Knight in the Open Air, one of the20th century's most prominent artists workingin the Malvern landscape.And the Yellow Dress Project giving youthe chance to get hands on with creative andfashion history.

Look out for more information in our next leaflet due out in June or check our website for more details and updates.

25 Feb – 23 JuneLeatherFor centuries,Worcester’ssuccessful industrieswere centred aroundleather. Using some extraordinary items fromWorcester City’s collection and from exhibitionpartners The Buttonhook Society, discover a lostside to the city.

exhibitions exhibitions31 March – 7 July

Royal JourneysWorcestershire has been a favourite place forRoyalty throughout English history. In Jubilee year,explore the stories of escape, pageantry andpatronage in the Faithful City.

Visit the engaging and interactivegalleries dedicated to telling the storyof the Worcestershire Regiment andthe Worcestershire YeomanryCavalry. They lived and sometimesdied in defence of the country and itsEmpire overseas. Using archive film,memories, photographs and the uniquecollections of both regiments, this displaybrings to life 300 years of military history.

Craftcase

The Craftcase features workfrom local and regional artists, allof which is for sale

24th January – 20th MarchRachel Padley, CeramicsAndi Watson, Embroidery PicturesMandy Holloway, Jewellery

21 March – 19 JuneBelinda TerryJewellery & Tiara'sSerena PartridgeMixed Media

displayssmaller exhibition space

21 January – 24 March

In conjunction with the Worcester Film Festival,the gallery celebrates cinema and cinematographythis spring with two exhibitions.

Worcestershire Cinema through the AgesBringing togetherhistoric artefactsandcontemporaryimages from localphotographers,this exhibitionremembers thewonderful cinemahistory inWorcestershire.

workshopsand eventsThe Galleryruns a regularprogramme ofworkshops andevents forchildren andfamiliesthroughout theyear, includingNational Curriculum linked activities for schools.For further information, or to be added to ourmailing list, contact the Gallery on 01905 25371.Information can also be found on our websitewww.worcestercitymuseums.org.uk or pick up aspecial events leaflet.

The MagicHourWhen the sun islow in the sky,shadows are longand the landscapeis infused withgolden colour.Cinematographers call this The Magic Hour andpainters have strived to capture it for centuries.Lose yourself in its beauty.

Herald of the Night © Arnesby Brown

Rachel Padley

Mandy Holloway

The Worcestershire Soldier