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Friday, 27 November 2009, 07:00 PM-11:00 PM
Special Event: Gaslight - late night opening
The Museum's contribution to Oxford's annual 'Christmas Light Night' will include a late opening of the Steampunk exhibition, a family trail, performances of Victorian and Edwardian parlour songs, and a screening of Thorold Dickinson's film 'Gaslight' (the original version of 1940).
Saturday, 28 November 2009, 11:00 AM-11:30 AM
Gallery Talk: Collections and Collectors
Thad Parsons introduces some of the important collections in the Museum.
Free. No need to book.
Saturday, 28 November 2009, 02:00 PM-04:00 PM
Family-Friendly Drop In: Euclid You Can!
Find out about Euclid and make exciting 3D shapes out of coloured card. This Family Friendly Drop In is suitable for children aged 7+.
Wednesday, 09 December 2009, 07:00 PM-
Special Event: Steampunk Film Evening
Certain classic films have been inspirational for the Steampunk movement, while in turn it has inspired some contemporary film-making. This film evening shows a programme of cult and new Steampunk films. More details available here shortly.
Saturday, 12 December 2009, 02:00 PM-02:30 PM
Gallery Talk: The Marconi Collection
A gallery talk by Jim Bennett to mark the centenary of Marconi’s Nobel Prize.
Free. No need to book.
Saturday, 12 December 2009, 02:00 PM-04:00 PM
Family-Friendly Drop In: Celestial Planisphere
Make a special dial to show the stars based on a beautiful seventeenth- century map of the heavens. Suitable for children aged 7+.
Sunday, 13 December 2009, 02:30 PM-03:00 PM
Table Talk: Sphere and astrolabe
The armillary sphere and astrolabe for beginners, with Jim Bennett.
Free. No need to book.
Saturday, 16 January 2010, -
Special Event: Makers' Day
Steampunk is for all the imaginative makers out there! This day offers ideas, materials, advice and inspiration. It includes:
steampunk jewellery workshops with Amy Surman (booking required: museum@mhs.ox.ac.uk/01865 277280; fee for attendance and all materials £10)
Meccano demonstrations, displays and hands-on activities with the Henley Society of Meccano engineers
stalls for buying makers' requisites
an exhibition 'for sale' - one of MHS's signature events
Saturday, 30 January 2010, 02:00 PM-05:00 PM
Special Event: Steampunk Live Manikins
An afternoon celebrating Steampunk fashion, ornament and jewellery, displayed by live manikins in the museum gallery. Come in your own steamwear - a chance to flaunt your favourite goggles.
Saturday, 06 February 2010, 02:00 PM-04:00 PM
Family-Friendly Drop In: Magical Movies
What did the Victorians know about the moving image? Find out by making your own magical movie toy. This Family Friendly drop-in is suitable for children aged 7-13.
Saturday, 13 February 2010, -
Special Event: 10/10 STEAM
The latest in the Museum's signature '10/10' days - open from 10am till 10pm with a programme of talks, music, film and activities on the theme of STEAM.
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