Events

Different Together Festival 2026

Different Together Fest '26 is taking over the museum AND theatre for one powerful community day of creativity, regulation and fun.

BabyBeats at Mansfield Museum

Award-winning BabyBeats classes at Mansfield Museum – baby yoga, postnatal exercise, massage & sensory play in a warm, supportive space. Stay for coffee, connection and community. Booking essential.

Melodic Moments - April 2026

Melodic Moments is a relaxed series of afternoon concerts presented by Sinfonia Viva, designed to be welcoming, inclusive and accessible to everyone.

Collaged Creatures Workshop with Michaela McMillan

Upcycle a provided animal ornament into a vibrant sculpture with textiles, napkins & mixed media. All materials included. Fri 22 Apr, 6:30–8:30pm, £15. Fun for all abilities!

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.