April June 2012 Tullie House What s On

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1 April June 2012 Tullie House What s On

2 Admission Charges:- Adult 5.20 Concession 3.60 Child 5 and over 50p Child under 5 free For groups visits (10 or more) please contact our Bookings Co-ordinator, Barbara on Contents Art Gallery Exhibitions 03 Exhibitions Gallery 05 Special Events 07 Easter 08 June Tunes 09 First Fridays 10 Tuesday Lunchtime Talks 10 Other Information 11 Opening Hours: Museum & Art Gallery April October: Monday Saturday 10am 5pm Sunday 11am 5pm November March: Monday Saturday 10am 4pm Sunday 12pm - 4pm Garden Restaurant Monday Saturday 9.30am 5pm Sunday 12pm 5pm (November March) Sunday 11am 5pm (April October) Gift Shop Monday Saturday 10am 5pm Sunday 12pm 5pm (November March) Sunday 11am 5pm (April October) Concessions Reduced ticket prices are available to unemployed people, children and young people under 18, students in full-time education and senior citizens. How to book tickets for events In Person: From the museum s reception desk during normal opening hours (see above). By phone: For credit/debit card bookings, call the Tullie House box office during opening hours on By post: Send an SAE and cheque made payable to Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery Trust to: The Box Office, Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery, Castle Street, Carlisle CA3 8TP. Come and see me fly in the atrium! Cover image: Mummy, Manchester Museum Follow us Tullie Cards Our popular Tullie Card scheme entitles holders to unlimited FREE admission for 2 years for Carlisle district residents to the main museum galleries, and is now available for Box Office: Website:

3 Box Office Art Gallery Exhibitions Secret Egypt: Unravelling Truth from Myth 10 March 10 June Is there a mummy s curse? Were the Egyptians obsessed with death? Did aliens build the pyramids? Such questions are addressed in Secret Egypt, a major exhibition which examines popular modern ideas about the ancient Egyptians and uses objects to suggest that the truth might be otherwise. The exhibition features around 200 artefacts on loan from major Egyptology collections throughout the UK including Manchester Museum, the Ashmolean and Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery. Moving through six themes, it begins by asking what is real and what is fake via an examination of funerary objects that helped Ancient Egyptians into the sacred world of death before debunking some of the more spurious myths that have grown up around them. Tickets: 3 adult, 2.50 concessions, 2 child (5-18) Secret Egypt is a touring exhibition developed by the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, Coventry.

4 04 Box Office Georgian Carlisle 23 June 9 September 2012 This major exhibition will explore Carlisle s development during the Georgian period ( ) and analyse a period of immense social change that transformed Carlisle from a medieval to a modern city. Visitors will also be able to see the national context of a period that brought the industrial revolution and growth of the British Empire. The display will contain a range of artefacts and primary documents from the Georgian era. Collections on show will include the portraiture of influential period characters including Dr John Heysham, Margery Jackson and Robert Anderson. A model will also represent how Carlisle looked in The iconic diamond ring of Charles Edward Stuart can be seen along with a series of period costume demonstrating Georgian style and splendour. Carlisle s Georgian architectural heritage will also be analysed in the exhibition. Image: James Graham of Barrock Lodge and Rickerby, 1786 by Johan Zoffany James Graham ( ) was from a Kirklinton family and became a wealthy merchant with connections in India. His son Major Reginald Torin Graham served at the battle of Waterloo in 1815.

5 Box Office Exhibitions Gallery High Fell the Cumbria landscape story 31 March July 2012 The exhibition links to Cumbria Wildlife Trust s High Fell project which captures local peoples memories of the Lakeland landscape since World War II. It explores the changing landscape and how this has affected the county s wildlife. Memories of changes in farming, forestry, recreation and tourism have been captured by the High Fell project, along with recollections of local naturalists who have witnessed the impact of these changes on the wildlife of our county Other Exhibitions Embroiderers Guild Cumberland Branch Biennial Exhibition Community Room Saturday 12 May 12 noon to 5pm Sunday 13 May 12 noon to 4pm A display of textile work done in the past two years, both traditional and contemporary, by members of all abilities from beginners to experts. For more information contact Gill Goodfellow, Music Workshop (part of Carlisle s Music Festival 2012) Wednesday 6 June Join Richard York for an hour of hands-on fun! Meet and hear instruments as played by Tudor people, and play some too! Join in the dancing and accompanying a period dance with live music played by Richard and the children together. Admission to the Exhibitions Gallery is free to Tullie Card holders (available to Carlisle district residents), Friends of Tullie House and the under 5s. Museum entrance charges apply to others. There will be a charge of 2 per participant. Not suitable for under 5s Under 8s must be accompanied by an adult. 3 bookable 1 hour workshops 20 people 12.30pm, 2pm,3.30pm

6 06 Box Office Special Events Museums at Night 2012 Museums at Night is the annual after hours celebration when hundreds of museums, galleries, libraries, archives and heritage sites open their doors for special evening events. Friday 18 May, 6pm 8pm. Funky Farms and Ancient Animals Explore Secret Egypt after dark when Nefertu, a farmer s wife from ancient Egypt, will be holding storytelling sessions about her life on the land. This is the season of Shemu, the Harvesting Season. Now the crops are fully grown, they will have to be harvested before the Nile floods again. Create an Egyptian stained glass effect decoration to make the dusk more colourful. Tickets are 4.00 per adult ( 3.50 concessions) and 2.00 per child. Please pre-book through our box office on Carlisle Music City 2012 Wednesday 6 June, 7 9pm (with interval) Informal Evening Concert with Richard York: Musician, Interpreter and Performer. Expect a wide variety of instruments, including more than one sort of harp, one with a link to Carlisle Castle, hurdy gurdies, various bagpipes - none of them Scottish, a pipe & tabor linked to Carlisle s own cathedral, hautbois, key fiddle, and more. Join Richard for an enjoyable evening of entertainment. Cost: 6 per ticket; 5 concessions

7 Box Office Watchtree Nature Reserve - BIOBLITZ Saturday 16 & Sunday 17 June The Bioblitz aims to record as many wildlife species as possible during a 24 hour period and visitors are invited to join the experts to spot wildlife and see how recording and identification is done. The Bioblitz is being run jointly with Carlisle Natural History Society, Cumbria Biodiversity Data Centre and Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery Trust. There will be displays, demonstrations and a live link to the Biodiversity Data Centre. Beginning with a moth trapping session on the Saturday evening the Bioblitz continues on Sunday with experts leading surveys of birds, mammals, insects and wildflowers. Please book for the evening events. For full details of how to join in, please contact Tim Lawrence on , wnr@watchtree.co.uk or visit The Wild Woodland : Minibeast Worlds Saturday 30 June, 11am 4pm Join Natural England s Sue Woodland and explore the creepy world of all those creatures that live amongst the leaves and the dirt. Create your very own magical, minibeast world and meet some of the fierce and the colourful, the slimy and the scary! Uncover more about these fascinating creatures and have some fun too. Tullie s own Steve Hewitt will be on hand to chat about the rarely seen objects he will bring out of the collection for you today. If you are part of a non-profit organisation in North Cumbria, you can use the Tullie House Community Display case for free. Promote your organisation Show people the valuable work you do Display the results of your services For bookings and further information, contact Gill Goodfellow Tel: Gill.Goodfellow@tulliehouse.org See website for more details

8 08 Box Office Tuesday 3 April Easter time Family drop ins Easter Egg Cups Our family drop in sessions run from 1pm 4pm, and explore our collections in fun, imaginative ways. Egyptian Symbols Be inspired by Tullie s treasures and create a souvenir of your visit to take home. Activities are craft based and linked to current exhibitions. Activities are free, but normal admission charges apply to the galleries. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. From Good Friday to Easter Monday, you can follow our self led trail and win a crème egg! It s an egg-citing time at Tullie; make an eggs-tra special gift by decorating a wooden egg cup for Easter. Wednesday 4 April Draw a hieroglyph on modelling material, and wear it as charm to impress your friends over the Easter holidays. Thursday 5 April Bunny Box This Easter, eggs-plore our High Fells exhibition, see what animals live there and decorate a bunny box. Tuesday 10 April Charcoal Art Take a closer look at the charcoal drawings in Old Tullie House, and feel inspired to experiment with your own charcoal art. Wednesday 11 April Secret Egypt s Scarab Beetles! Considered by the Egyptians as a symbol of hope and life, you can now make your very own scarab beetle in our free, family activity, inspired by what you can see in our Secret Egypt exhibition over Easter. Thursday 12 April Easter Birdlife Join the RSPB s Ella Dixon to discover all about the birds you can see in Cumbria over the Easter holidays. Join in bird games and crafts for all the family.

9 09 Wednesday 6 June Music Through the Ages workshops Be part of Carlisle s Music Festival with our family friendly drop ins over summer half term. Our drop in sessions run from 1pm 4pm, and explore our collections in fun, imaginative ways. Join Richard York for an hour of hands-on fun and find out about musical instruments through the ages in this fascinating workshop! There will be a charge of 2 per participant. Not suitable for under 5s 3 bookable 1 hour workshops 20 people pm, 2.00pm, 3.30pm Thursday 7 June Traditions of Roman times Be inspired by Tullie s treasures and create a souvenir of your visit to take home. Activities are craft based and linked to current exhibitions. Activities are free, but normal admission charges apply to the galleries. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Roman flute players celebrated their June festival by playing their instruments on the streets and wearing masks. Make a mask today inspired by traditions of Roman times; why not dance home wearing it? Friday 8 June Twist and Shout! In November 1963, the Beatles visited Carlisle and our Carlisle Life gallery has one or two mementos to mark the occasion! Decorate a giant guitar cut out and maybe the grown ups you bring can show us how to twist and shout in a 1960s style? See website for more details

10 10 Box Office First Fridays Continuing our innovative programme of adult events at Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery Trust, aimed at bringing like-minded people together in a relaxed and civilised environment. Selected galleries will be open after hours, offering engaging experiences in a unique arts and culture venue. Our reasonably priced bar will be open throughout the evening, affording you the opportunity to unwind and get ready for the weekend. All events run from 7pm 10pm. Prices for this season, May to July 2012, are 8.50 and 7.50 concessions. Please telephone the Box Office for information and bookings: Please note that food is offered during certain evenings; tickets are purchased independently from those for events. Friday 11 May High Fells and Creative Cumbrians! A barbecue will be staged on the patio serving from p.m. The tickets can be purchased through the Box Office at per person children under 8 half price. Friday 1 June An evening in Secret Egypt Friday 6 July Genteel Georgians Tuesday Lunchtime Lectures 2012 You are invited to this series of lively, half-hour talks by in-house experts and special guests. Admission is free, and there is no need to book; however, as the talks are so popular, please arrive promptly to secure your place. Talks start at 1pm and are in the Lecture Theatre. The Lecture Theatre is equipped with induction loops. Wheelchair access is available but limited; guide dogs are welcome, but if you let us know your requirements in advance by telephoning , we will reserve suitable seating for you. Tuesday 3 April Bringing the history of Cumbria s high fells alive. Tuesday 1 May Mummies and myths : Common Misconceptions about Ancient Egypt Tuesday 12 June It is not just because it is pretty: Meaning and symbolism in jewellery Tuesday 3 July Georgian Carlisle See website for more details

11 Box Office Other information Group Discounts If you buy five tickets for an event you can get another one free e.g. a party of six or more pays for five tickets, a party of twelve or more pays for ten. Tell your friends and bring them with you! Please note: Party discounts are not applicable to workshops. Box Office Opening Hours: 10am 5pm Tel No Refunds Sorry, but we are unable to refund money on tickets or to exchange tickets already sold, except on the occasion of cancelled events, where refunds will normally only be given during Box Office opening hours. Refreshments The Garden Restaurant at Tullie House serves a delicious range of meals, snacks and drinks, and offers a takeaway service for hot drinks, sandwiches, baguettes and cakes. A bar is usually open for evening events. Large Print A large print version (text only) of this brochure is available. Call Michelle Wiggins on Access We strive to make sure our activities can be enjoyed by people of all ages and abilities. If you have any questions or special requirements, please call The museum is fully accessible, with induction loops, automatic doors, ramped access and adapted toilets, apart from the first floor in Old Tullie House which is a Grade I listed building. Space for wheelchair users at some events is limited, so please give us notice if this is required phone reception on Guide dogs are also welcome - again, please let us know in advance so that a suitable seat can be reserved. Free museum, events, and non-participatory workshop admission is available for anyone accompanying a person as a carer. A carer ticket must be obtained from the Tullie House Box Office. Private Functions & Room Hire Different rooms at Tullie House can be hired for all sorts of events - conferences and seminars, private parties, lectures and performances, and even 11 civil weddings. For more information contact Barbara Lamont on E-Newsletters from Tullie House To receive up-to-date information on events and workshops, new exhibitions and special offers at Tullie House, send a blank to: enews@tulliehouse.co.uk and type Subscribe in the subject line. Acknowledgements Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery Trust became a charitable trust on 5th May 2011 and is managed by an independent board of trustees. The Trust receives funding from Carlisle City Council plus grants for many of its activities from Arts Council England, North West, the Museums Libraries and Archives programme Renaissance in the Regions, and Cumbria County Council. Brochure design by t:

12 The Tullie House Museum Shop Visit the museum shop, which sells a wide range of merchandise. Items include original Tullie House branded goods based on the museum collections; art books and an exclusive selection of Tullie prints, jigsaws, greetings cards and mugs. The shop also stocks gift items for all the family, beautiful locally hand-crafted jewellery, to captivating books on the historical interest of the area. mugs prints jigsaws cards jewellery books Visit for more information at TULLIE HOUSE Tullie House is an ideal venue for private/family celebrations, christenings, anniversaries and important birthdays. We offer a cultural environment that brings a unique atmosphere to any event. During the summer evenings take advantage of our private garden and terraced area which are ideal for outdoor entertaining with a buffet meal or a barbecue. Our Garden Restaurant can be booked in the evening for private functions of up to 100 people. This can be accommodated either in a traditional banqueting style or informal small tables (a dance floor can also be arranged). Menus can be specially designed to suit all budgets, diets and tastes. For further details please contact us on tel: or visit