Horsham Museum – Page 9 – Friends of Horsham Museum & Art Gallery

Horsham’s link to Frankenstein

Today is officially Frankenstein Friday! Yes, there really is a day devoted to, arguably, the most famous monster ever created. Surprisingly, perhaps, Horsham has a strong link to this character that has become famous down the years, thanks to numerous block-buster films and TV shows. That link is renowned poet Percy Bysshe Shelley who wasContinueContinue reading “Horsham’s link to Frankenstein”

Autumn colours on show at Horsham Museum garden

Even though we’ve seen some very heavy rain and cloudy skies, Horsham Museum & Art Gallery garden volunteers have created a very colourful scene! The Museum has seen quite a few visitors who just enjoy sitting in the garden and admiring the beautiful plants and flowers. https://youtu.be/VXN3BY1fHr4 Even if you visit the Museum to lookContinueContinue reading “Autumn colours on show at Horsham Museum garden”

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!”

Looking back at Horsham Museum’s Friday Late music

https://youtu.be/Bue05YUgaf4 It’s been an amazing summer of music at Horsham Museum & Art Gallery! The Friday Lates have been very popular, with various acts entertaining the crowd in the garden. Thankfully the weather has been very kind and the musicians haven’t had to deal with any rain! HotPot were the final act for the summer.ContinueContinue reading “Looking back at Horsham Museum’s Friday Late music”

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?”