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October Fun for Families at Mansfield Museum!
This October, Mansfield Museum is bursting with creative, hands-on activities for families and children! From arts and crafts to dance and cultural celebrations, there’s something for everyone.

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Work to transform toilets into accessible Changing Places begins on-site
Work has begun to build and refurbish town centre toilets into accessible Changing Places in Mansfield.
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£99k grant to set up new ‘Arts on Prescription’ scheme at Mansfield Museum
Mansfield Museum has been awarded £99,213 to help fund an innovative new arts on prescription scheme to help survivors of trauma, domestic and sexual abuse improve their mental health.
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Mansfield's Mayor open's our latest exhibition from artist Jason Wilsher-Mills
A new art exhibition has opened at Mansfield Museum which showcases work created by internationally acclaimed disabled artist Jason Wilsher-Mills. Executive Mayor Andy Abrahams opened the exhibition.
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Mansfield as we see it - animation project
Mansfield District Council Cultural Services have initiated an innovative digital art project that delves into the unique perspectives of young individuals on the Autistic spectrum.
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October is Black History Month: Celebrate culture at Mansfield Museum
October is Black History Month in the UK; a time to celebrate the contribution black people have made over the centuries in shaping the dynamic and diverse country we have today.
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Visit us for a Summer of fun at Mansfield Museum!
The Summer holidays are coming and we have something to entertain children of all ages and abilities here at Mansfield Museum – whatever the weather!
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Museum awarded £76,700 for restorations to its natural history collection
Mansfield Museum has been awarded £76,700 from Arts Council England to fund a new permanent exhibition to display its internationally significant and rare bird, butterfly and moth collection.
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See local artist Jonathan Annable’s Shed of Dreams exhibition at Mansfield Museum
We cordially invite you to visit us at Mansfield Museum between Tuesday 30 May and Friday 7 July, to see local artist Jonathan Annable’s latest exhibition, entitled Shed of Dreams.
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What’s on at Mansfield Museum this May half term?
In case you didn’t realise, it’s not long until another school holiday! But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered at Mansfield Museum with lots of fun and free activities for the whole family...
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Therapeutic power of art helps abuse survivors in Mansfield
Women who have been helped by a pioneering project at Mansfield Museum have been showing how it has helped them overcome challenges they have faced in life including abuse and trauma.