Heritage Open Day at Discover Bucks Museum
9 Church Street, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 2QP
Sunday 21st September 12-4pm
Join us at Discover Bucks Museum as we take part in another fantastic year of celebrating Heritage Open Day!
‘Some curious rocks and fossils'
Mike Palmer, Keeper of Geology and Wildlife will be bringing over a selection of specimens from the Museum’s behind-the-scenes collection for visitors to handle and explore’
If you have ever wondered how an archaeologist on TV can look at a tiny, grubby piece of pottery and say confidently, ''ah, that's Roman, it's almost 2000 years old'' our Keeper of Archaeology, Brett Thorn will be in attendance to explain how.
‘We’ll also be opening up the garage doors to give you a closer look at our iconic Cubitt motor car.
Plus, don’t miss our lace makers in action, demonstrating the intricate art of lace making and sharing its rich history.’
And finally The Bucks Archaeology Society will be in attendance to answer any questions and also giving a behind the scenes tour of the Museum building. There will be 2 tours taking place at 12:15-1:30pm and again at 2:00-3:15pm. Spaces for the tour are strictly limited and must be purchased with a 'tour ticket'. Accessibility to the basement for a look in the monument room will be via the lift but access to the attic can only be accessed by stairs.
Entry to the Museum is free for the day, charges for The Roald Dahl Children's Gallery still apply.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 20 September:
- 12:15pm & 15:15pm
Location & directions
9 Church Street, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 2QP
- Contact on day:
- Joanne Mealor
- Telephone number:
- +447989810907
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Please book a 'Tour Ticket' on our website.
Accessibility details
Accessibility for the behind the scene tours is restricted for access to the attic as there are no lifts to this part of the Museum. The rest of the tour will be accessible.
Additional information
- Max no of people per tour:
- 12
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s) 15 minute(s)
