ROYSTON AND DISTRICT
MUSEUM

5 Lower King Street, Royston, Hertfordshire  SG8 5AL

 
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EXHIBITIONS AND EVENTS

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Royston Postal History
Saturday 12 April to Saturday 31 May

An exhibition by the Royston Section of the North Hertfordshire Stamp Club, illustrating the development of Postal Services through Royston from the seventeenth century to the present day.  As well as holdings from the Royston club, this is an opportunity to see some items from the Museum's notable Turnpenny Collection, and from individual collectors

Lines and Light in the Landscape
Saturday 7 June to Saturday 26 July

The major part of this exhibition of work by Sue Sanders is inspired by the landscape of North Hertfordshire, but also includes work related to Wales, Spain and China.  It presents works in a wide range of media.

Portraits, Pets and People
Saturday 2 August to Saturday 27 September

Paintings by Rachel Haynes and Mary James
Photographs by Terry and Sue Hartga
Saturday 4 October to Saturday 29 November

Royston Time Trackers is a new group for young people between 8 and 16 years of age who want to explore the objects, buildings and history of the local area.  Its introductory meeting was held at Royston and District Museum in April 2007 and the project has proved very successful.  It is guided by expert local archaeologist Sylvia Beamon, together with Clive and James Dilley and the Museum Curator.  Membership is free but numbers are restricted.  Ring the Museum on 01763 242587 to find out further information and apply for an entry form.       


Opening Hours
 Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday, 10 am - 4.45 pm.

WE  REGRET
  THAT  OPENING  ON  SUNDAYS  AND  BANK  HOLIDAY  MONDAYS
DURING  THE  SUMMER  MONTHS  HAS  NOW  BEEN  DISCONTINUED

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