Another Collyers Pop-Up shop success at Museum

Collyers' students have done it again! Their Pop-Up shop, which started last year at Horsham Museum & Art Gallery, proved a bumper success and this latest one is no exception! https://youtu.be/0E3kNHkQ_Sw For the past two years the Museum has offered young designers at the Horsham-based college the chance to create graphic products that form theContinue reading "Another Collyers Pop-Up shop success at Museum"

Adopt an Object – beautiful wedding boots

Want something a bit different to give as a present, perhaps for Christmas? Did you know you can help Horsham Museum & Art Gallery by adopting one of a dozen objects? The money raised through this scheme helps fund important projects at the museum, such as the conservation of our collection and the purchase ofContinue reading "Adopt an Object – beautiful wedding boots"

On this day – Horsham’s Odeon cinema opened

On October 7 1936 Horsham welcomed its latest cinema - the Odeon! https://youtu.be/-Un9KLUq5kA The Odeon was the 26th in a franchise run by Oscar Deutsch (hence the name - Oscar Deutsch Entertains Our Nation). The Odeon cinema in North Street, Horsham. Horsham's Odeon opened with a showing of Little Lord Fauntleroy, along with music fromContinue reading "On this day – Horsham’s Odeon cinema opened"

Adopt an Object – the marvellous Magic Lantern

Did you know you can help Horsham Museum & Art Gallery by adopting one of a dozen objects? It's a great idea for Christmas or a birthday. The money raised through this scheme helps fund important projects at the museum, such as the conservation of our collection and the purchase of important objects. Over theContinue reading "Adopt an Object – the marvellous Magic Lantern"

200 years of railways in the UK

On this day (September 27) in 1825, George Stephenson’s steam-powered Locomotion No. 1 travelled 26 miles between Shildon, Darlington and Stockton, carrying hundreds of passengers to great fanfare, writes Museum Friend and volunteer Rick Domas. It set in motion a 'train' of events that changed the UK forever. There were several firsts in the commercial/industrialContinue reading "200 years of railways in the UK"