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Upcoming Events
February Half Term
17 February 2015 - 19 February 2015
Three days of Live It! with our volunteers in costume demonstrating Victorian crafts and chores at the Workhouse Museum. Fun for all the family.
Workhouse Museum
Read more »Workhouse Connections
27 February 2015 - 28 February 2015
1 in 10 people have an ancestor who was in a workhouse. Are you one of them? Whether you already know you have a workhouse connection or are just starting on your family history journey then this event can help you explore your relative's experience. Over two days you will hear from experts in both family research and workhouse history, explore…
Read more »Ripon Sights and Sounds Free Community Event
14 March 2015
Free family friendly activites and events around Ripon City Centre at the Workhouse, Prison and Police and Courthouse museums, Ripon Library, Community House and the market square. Experience the sights and sounds of Ripon past, present and future by trying traditional crafts, making music, and much more!
Workhouse, Prison and Police and Courthouse
Read more »Easter Holidays
31 March 2015 - 8 April 2015
Tuesday 31 March & Wednesday 1 April and Tuesday 7 April & Wednesday 8 April
Four days of Live It! with our volunteers in costume demonstrating Victorian crafts and chores at the Workhouse Museum. Fun for all the family.
Workhouse Museum
Read more »Death, Disease and Curious Customs
2 April 2015 - 9 April 2015
Thursday 2 April and Thursday 9 April
A family workshop with craft led activities looking at death/disease for the poor in Victorian times inspired by our new funeral bier. Grisly fun for all the family.
Workhouse Museum
Read more »May Half Term
26 May 2015 - 28 May 2015
Three days of Live It! with our volunteers in costume demonstrating Victorian crafts and chores at the Workhouse Museum. Fun for all the family.
Workhouse Museum
Read more »Workhouse Summer Fête
28 June 2015
Come and join our volunteers dressed in their Sunday best and try your hand at traditional Victorian garden party games at the Workhouse.
Workhouse Museum
Read more »Summer Holidays
4 August 2015 - 27 August 2015
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday throughout August.
A programme of family themed object handling around old toys and collectibles. Live It! days, and toys workshops inspired by the Police toys exhibition.
Read more »October Half Term
27 October 2015 - 29 October 2015
Come and join us for a Live It! day, a craft workshop day and one day with a Victorian Lantern Show. Fun for all the family.
Workhouse Museum
Read more »Ripon Christmas Lights Day
21 November 2015
To celebrate the Christmas Lights switch on in Ripon Market Place we are opening all our musuems for FREE for the day
Read more »Christmas Day in the Workhouse
12 December 2015
Costumed volunteers, Victorian Christmas crafts and pop up café selling seasonal homemade fare.
Workhouse Museum
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