Events

Under 5s Stay and Play

Mansfield Museum hosts free 'Stay and Play' sessions for children under five and their caregivers

Valuation day with Bamfords

Have your treasures valued by Bamfords auctioneers

Knit & Natter, Sit & Sew

Do you crochet, knit, weave, embroider, bead, stitch, or tat?

Home Ed Workshop: Taxidermy & Nature Exploration

Explore taxidermy and natural history! Join a 2-hour Home Ed workshop with a taxidermy talk, bird-mount demo, and interactive activities for children. £7.50 per child.

Adult Taxidermy Workshop: Bird Mounting Demo

Join taxidermy expert Sarah Burhouse at Mansfield Museum for a 2-hour bird mounting demo. Learn techniques, see past projects, and explore our World of Birds exhibition.

Watercolour Workshop with Sam Edwards

Watercolour workshop with Sam Edwards. Bring a photo of your favourite building and create your own painting. All materials included. Fri 24 April, 6:30–8:30pm. £15. Suitable for all abilities.

Thread & Tranquillity: A Botanical Embroidery Workshop

Join us for a relaxed and creative evening of hand embroidery at Mansfield Museum. In this workshop, we’ll use a variety of simple hand embroidery stitches to create beautiful seed heads and stems.

Scott Corden Art Sale

Join local artist Scott Corden for a vibrant art sale at Mansfield Museum. Discover bold, expressive abstract paintings, with original works available from just £12.50. Drop in 5:30–7pm.

Portrait Workshop with Artist John Bissett

Join artist John Bissett for a 2-hour portrait workshop at Mansfield Museum on Sat 2nd May. All abilities welcome. Materials, tea & coffee included. £12.50 per person.

Stitch and Sip

Relax at a friendly stitching workshop and embroider your own tote bag. All materials provided, plus tea, coffee, and biscuits. Perfect for beginners or anyone wanting a creative, mindful session.