History & Heritage events

Heritage Open Days

Heritage Open Days is England's largest festival of history and culture, bringing together over 2,500 organisations, 5,000 events and 40,000…

History Group - The First World War & Beyond

History Series 5, Lecture 2: The First World War and beyond.Come join us at the Bear Steps Art Gallery and Medieval Hall for an insightful event…

History Group - World War 2

History Series 5, Lecture 3: World War 2Come join us at the Bear Steps Art Gallery and Medieval Hall for an unforgettable experience diving into the…

Curious Club

Are you aged 11-14? Are you looking for an after-school club with a difference? Do you enjoy art? Would you like to work towards a nationally…

Halloween Ghost Tours of Shrewsbury 2025

Join us for a ghost tour around Shrewsbury town. Learn about the history of the town and the ghosts that haunt within the loop of the river!Every…

Great Cathedral Anthems

The Phoenix Singers performs a programme of epic choral anthems composed in the 19th and 20th centuries for the great Cathedrals of England. To…

History Group - The Modern Period

History Series 5, Lecture 4: The Modern PeriodJoin us for a journey through the cultural impact of the post-World War II era. Explore various art…

Annual Lecture: Alan Mallinson, novelist and historian

The Soldiers of Shropshire Museum's Annual Lecture, to be held at Allington Hall, Shrewsbury SchoolWas the Battle of Waterloo won on the playing…

Home Educators

New sessions at Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery. Various workshops available for children age 5-11.First Friday of every month - morning and…

Mini Mammoths

Mini Mammoths runs every Thursday during term timeThis is a very popular, whole-museum experience for children aged 1-5 to discover, play, connect…