Welcome back to another day in the life with Museum Team Member, Daiz!
Today Daiz shares that their day included helping to move a huge taxidermy elephant's head, pest trapping, moving specimens into the big freezer to kill potential pests and a spot of curtain repairing! What does a typical workday involve for you?
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Join Daiz for another day in the life behind the scenes at the museum. There’s an awful lot going on with interior building repairs and redecoration, conservation and cleaning. If you have ever thought about what it’s like to work in a museum, Daiz’s videos show you the variety of tasks and work we might need to get involved with.
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We’re seeking a creative, audience-focused Marketing Officer to lead impactful campaigns across digital and print media. You’ll develop engaging content, foster meaningful connections, manage social media, and support the visitor experience. Join us in amplifying the unique stories of our collections, gardens, and heritage to inspire, educate and increase visits!
For more information, visit our website. Closing date Monday 2nd December, 5pm.
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Join us for a day in the life with Museum Team Member, Daiz, as they show you the kind of work they do behind the scenes.
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Have you seen our special spooky raffle? Just £1 to enter and you can win some spooky treats and a family membership which will be valid for a whole year. Ask us when you visit for your chance to win!
Join us for Pumpkin Paths - Weekends 26th October - 3rd November!
In gardens green and woods so tall,
A painted pumpkin trail awaits us all!
With colours bright and smiles so wide,
Join the fun, come take a stride!
Follow the path where pumpkins gleam,
In reds, blues and shades you’ve never seen!
A magical walk for young and old,
With autumn stories yet to be told.
And at the end, a cosy scoop-
A warming cup of pumpkin soup!
Are you looking for some Autumn gift inspiration?
Our mindfully curated range of gifts might have just what you are looking for! With a mix of ethical brands such as Felt so goodshowcasing cute felt decorations and ingenious brands such as @Jo & Nic's Crinkly Cloth Books babies, you can pop in the washing machine.
We also stock an absolutely beautiful range of books for all ages and we’re always ready for new releases such as the brilliant “The Incredible Pop-up Bug” that has been flying off the shelves!
Museum members enjoy 10% off everything except books and anyone can visit the shop without paying for museum entry.
Add us to your favourites list when you are looking for the perfect gift.
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We are at the East Kent Ploughing Match today! We are fundraising for the sunshine project and we have fragrant lavender and delicious home grown produce to sell! Come along and say hello!
The Sunshine Project receives a grant from AIM Connected Communities. AIM Connected Communities is funded by DCMS Know Your Neighbourhood Fund through Arts Council England.
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Weaving wonders! Our Sunshine Project participants had a blast learning wheat weaving this week with the talented The Wheat Weaver They created some incredible pieces. So proud of everyone involved.
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Behind the Scenes: How We Prepare for ‘Fun with Fungi’
Ever wondered how we get our mushroom-growing workshops ready? Here’s a sneak peek into the process!
At our ‘Fun with Fungi’ event, you’ll explore the magic of mushroom foraging and cultivation. But before we can dive into the hands-on workshop where you create your very own mushroom-growing bucket, we take extra care to ensure everything is perfect – starting with the straw!
In this video, watch how we sterilize straw by hand to prepare it as a clean, contaminant-free base for growing gourmet mushrooms at home. It’s a delicate process that guarantees your mushroom kit will thrive.
What’s in store for you at the event?
Guided foraging tour: Discover the fascinating fungi around our gardens.
Gourmet lunch: Enjoy a meal prepared by Rob Cooper, Head Chef at Angela’s of Margate, featuring organic, garden-grown produce.
Mushroom-growing workshop: After lunch, you’ll create your own mushroom-growing bucket, using the same carefully prepared materials shown here. Take it home and watch your mushrooms flourish!
Spaces are limited— book now to ensure you don’t miss out on this immersive, hands-on experience!
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Did you know?
We have mircoscopes in gallery 6 to help you take a closer look at our handling collection.
Take a peek using our traditional microscope or our modern one connected up to a screen for easier viewing.
What do you think is under the microscope in this video?
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Step into Autumn at the Powell-Cotton Museum
Fresh, crisp experiences await you this Autumn at the museum. From horticultural workshops to sensory-rich open days, wrap up warm and enjoy the season with us.
