Adopt an Object – anyone for cricket?

It’s always a problem finding a Christmas present for those people who seem to have all they need. However, we have an interesting suggestion – what about adopting one of Horsham Museum & Art Gallery’s artefacts? The money raised through this scheme helps fund important projects at the museum, such as the conservation of ourContinueContinue reading “Adopt an Object – anyone for cricket?”

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 ofContinueContinue reading “Adopt an Object – beautiful wedding boots”

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 theContinueContinue reading “Adopt an Object – the marvellous Magic Lantern”

Chance to adopt a Horsham Museum object!

Did you know you can help Horsham Museum & Art Gallery by adopting an artefact? Yes, the Friends and Museum Curator Nikki Caxton have chosen 12 objects from the collection that the public can help to preserve by their adoption. One of the more unusual items (and one of the most popular!) is the mummifiedContinueContinue reading “Chance to adopt a Horsham Museum object!”

Alfred Shrubb coincidence?

One of our latest adoptions (under the Adopt an Artefact scheme) reminded me how things seemingly miles apart are still connected. The adoption of Alfred Shrubb’s running shoes was made by a family recently moved into the District, for their son and his family who live in Canada. Alfred Shrubb’s running shoes Not just anywhereContinueContinue reading “Alfred Shrubb coincidence?”