We have some intriguing domestic objects in our collection, and this evening our museum assistants will be getting 'hands on' in our historic rooms.

Try something new, do something different! Join us for an adults-only night at the museum packed with live shows and experiments, talks, comedy, music and more.

Join us to celebrate the opening of our Summer Exhibitions with a special late opening of the galleries. Be the first to explore the new shows, hear from the artists and enjoy a drink from our bar.

Join in the barn dance with ceilidh band Tamlin.

Enjoy an evening of entertainment in the grand setting of The House. Join us from 19.30 for drinks and canapés, then take your seat for dinner and let the mystery unfold.

Our regular country nights see Bantock’s Tractor Shed rocking as fantastic acts take to the stage

Our hugely popular comedy night takes place on the last Thursday of every month.

Join Write Out Loud Woking for a monthly Poetry Open Mic night at Lightbox Lates.

Join us for lively literary conversation in our Book group on the last Thursday of every month from 6.00pm.

As we celebrate Patrick throughout 2019, we also want to celebrate the town that he and his family called home.

A dramatically-lit Late casting light on the stories behind the Soane.

This illustrated talk by a photojournalist from the British Press Association highlights the experiences, stories and reporting of conflict within war torn countries.

The closing party of London’s Moon Festival.

This band will provide an evening of live entertainment led by the charismatic singer/songwriter James Gregory Murray, playing a wide variety of song styles, including rock, reggae and folk.

Gatti's Victorian Music Hall on Carlo Gatti's birthday, in one of Gatti's ice houses.

Join us for tea, cake and to talk all things menopause.

Nestled in Bournville, Mr Cadbury and Mr Wonka are about to launch their new chocolate bar...until a family death causes the launch to be postponed.

Join us to celebrate the opening of the FUAM Graduate Art Prize Exhibition 2019.

Experience the Museum after hours

Join leading expert Sara Cook for this talk and discover how the traditional textile art of Bojagi, Korean wrapping cloths inspired ten years of research into historic practitioners and artists today.

This lecture by Susan Kay-Williams, Chief Executive at Royal School of Needlework, will tell the story of cochineal, its role in textiles and how and why it was one of the most popular dyestuffs.

A unique after-hours event

Step over the barriers and get a closer look at our Second World War aircraft, including some of the stars in our collection, the Battle of Britain Fighter Four.

Experience the Museum after hours

Breathing is so much more than simply biology. From babies’ first cries to our final dying gasps, breath is our constant companion on the journey through life.

A unique after-hours event

Is private label taking your business?

A unique after-hours event

On the last Thursday of every month we are open from 5.00pm - 8.30pm allowing the opportunity to visit the galleries for free of charge.

Grade II-listed Carshalton Water Tower welcomes you to a screening of archive documentary film clips about transport and technology.

For Museums at Night, the Swiss Garden is opening to show off its lovely collection of trees, shrubberies and architectural features in an entirely new light.

Take part in a dragon hunt through the dark or dimly lit galleries of the museum.

A unique after-hours event

Christmas at the Brontë Parsonage Museum

Explore the Museum by torchlight. Join in crafts and quizzes linked tot eh New Forest at night and if you book in advance you can meet some real live owls.