Monday 26 October 2015

Geffrye Museum - Enjoy our forthcoming autumn events

Open Tuesday - Sunday 10am - 5pm  
Enjoy more of the Geffrye with our forthcoming events and experience the autumn colour in the herb and period gardens - open until 1 November.



A Street Seen: The Residents of Westbury Road
Until 3 April 2016. Free
A panoramic drawing and series of photographs mark the collaboration between a photographer, artist and local residents in this small display.
Restored almshouse
See website for dates. £4
Journey back in time with a visit to our restored almshouse which offers a glimpse of how the poor and elderly lived in the 18th and 19th centuries.


Coming soon
'Pretended Families'? Queer Men and Parenting
Tuesday 3 November, 6.15pm
Join cultural historian Matt Cook for a talk exploring the relationship between gay men and parenthood from late 19th century to 2004 adoption actBook.
Lunchtime talk
Welcoming the Ancestors Home 
Friday 13 November, 1-pm. Free
Join Annabelle Wilkins as she discussesthe traditions and practices involved in ancestor veneration among Vietnamese people living in East London.

Tales and songs of Geffrye's London
Wednesday 18 November.
Museum opens 6.30pm, performance 7-8.30pm. Tickets £16, £13 concs 
Enjoy an evening of traditional 17th century entertainment. Book.  
Workshop: Seasonal cards
Saturday 21 November, 10am-4pm
Tickets: £35/£30 concessions (includes materials)
Create unique festive cards using lino-cut techniques. Book.

Open Evening: A 17th century Christmas
Thursday 3 December, 5-8pm. Free.
Our candlelit seasonal activities will help you find your festive spirit!
Crafty Fox Market - Christmas shopping with soul
Thursday 17 December, 4-9pm
Festive evening of designer/maker crafts, workshops, DJs, cafĂ© and bar.

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London Transport Museum's Friday Lates, Covent Garden, WC2E 7BB
This Friday 30 October

Party late with a special half-priceticket offer. Use following code when booking: ENEWSLETTER. Info here