Visitors to Bagshaw Museum, Batley, on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 September can learn more about the everyday life of the Victorians as part of Heritage Open Weekend.
They will be able to dress up like a Victorian, write using dip pens and make their own thaumatrope (an optical toy made from card attached to two pieces of string and featuring a different picture on each side, which appear to combine when the string is twirled rapidly).
There will also be a chance to try rag rugging and handle genuine Victorian objects.
In addition, there will be a quiz around the museum in which families have to find the food and drink served at a Victorian ball.
‘A Victorian Cornucopia’ is 12noon to 5pm both days and activities are free.
For further information contact Bagshaw Museum, Wilton Park, Batley, tel: 01924 324765.
Heritage Open Weekend is a national celebration of Britains’s rich and diverse history and culture by giving the public the opportunity to visit hidden places and enjoy new experiences free of charge.
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Bagshaw Museum
Wilton Park
Woodlands Road
Batley
WF17 0AS
Telephone: 01484 221 000
Email: bagshaw.museum@kirklees.gov.uk