Learning at Museums Worcestershire

08/05/2026

This looks like a very exciting day for Worcestershire ❤️

Play Worcester are a charity with a big, playful mission - to champion children’s right to play, and make our city a more joyful, exciting and child-friendly place to be.

What will you create with their big, blue blocks at the Festival of Play?

Pirate ships, dens, giant marble runs – you’re in charge of your play and can let your imagination take charge.

🎈 Scala Festival of Play
📅 Sat 23 May, 10am to 5pm
📍In & around The Arches and The Hive
FREE

https://www.scalaworcester.co.uk/scala-festival-of-play/
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Part of : an ambitious two-year programme that will develop the cultural life of Worcester, with arts projects, festivals and new creative opportunities.

08/05/2026

We can't begin to express how honoured we felt running Vardo painting workshops with families at St. Bartholomew's CE school yesterday as part of our Atchin Tan Project. The creations were inspired by family, joy, cultural heritage and so much more. Thank you so much to everyone who got involved ❤️

06/05/2026

We are very excited to see what local schools create ready for GRT History Month 🥰

All prepped for our Vardo decorating workshops this week with local primary schools! Can't wait to see what creations they come up with.
I'm going to have a go at one myself too!

24/04/2026

Are you looking for trip to support GCSE medicine and health topics? Then look no further!

From Leeches to Lister with The Commandery - Worcester and George Marshall Medical Museum is perfect for GCSE Medicine and health topics across all major exam boards AQA Edexcel OCR.

Explore the evolution of medicine across the centuries with a unique, full-day learning experience

Submit your enquiry form today https://www.museumsworcestershire.org.uk/learning-at-the-commandery-enquiry-form/

23/04/2026

A reminder for all our followers who are passionate about museums, heritage and art in schools - Don't forget to sign up to our mailing list!

Get the most up to date news on offers, new sessions and exciting upcoming events.

https://www.museumsworcestershire.org.uk/sign-up-schools-mailing-list/

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11/03/2026

This week I'm going to introduce you to the Vardos in our collection. Our Transport Gallery is currently closed as we prepare to replace the roof. However, the power of social media can bring the Vardos to you until you're able to visit again.
This waggon is one of my favourites - Romany Maid - a green Bow Top.
It's likely that Romany Maid was built by a local carpenter or wheelwright rather than a firm of waggon makers. She was the last horse drawn waggon on Hartlebury Common - home to Percy Hodgkins and family.
In 1958 Peter Ingram bought Romany Maid from Wisdom Smith. The Museum acquired it in November 1965, making her home here for over 60 years; a beautiful piece of Romany local history.
In terms of design - the Bow Top (or Leeds) waggon has its canvas top built on a bowed wooden frame that rests on a ledge. Its lightweight and low centre of gravity made it an easy waggon to pull, whilst its green canvas roof made it less conspicuous in open country. Inside, Romany Maid is quite dark due to not having side windows.
Come back tomorrow to find out about Ethelinda, the Square Bow.

11/03/2026

04/03/2026

We are so happy to see the Yr3 class of Bosbury C of E Primary School having such a great time discovering The Commandery - Worcester on their recent trip! We love these photos 😍

19/02/2026

UPDATE: 11.30am, the lift is back in action! 🎉

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Please note that unfortunately the lift is out of order – this may affect some visitors’ access to the Art Gallery and Museum.

If you would like to check access information before your visit, please get in touch via phone 01905 25371 or email [email protected].

Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused – this page will be updated when the lift is working again.

19/02/2026

We are so glad Year 1 St. Ambrose Catholic Primary School had such a great time last week! Our resident Florence Nightingale at Worcestershire County Museum at Hartlebury Castle never tires of sharing her story to young learners 🎓

18/02/2026

Amazing work with this effort! 🤩

We’re having a great time with the big blue blocks here at Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum Learning at Museums Worcestershire