Saturday 25 April 2026, 12.00 - 15.00 Free drop-in activities on the Clore Balcony (First Floor) led by Museum volunteers. Join us for family-friendly activities. Pick up a trail, get creative with a craft, find books to explore and more! Please note: All children taking part must be accompanied by an adult. All materials are […]
The cultural dances of Hawaiian Hula and Tahitian 'Ori are a vital part of life and are present in religious ceremonies, social gatherings, celebrations, and everyday life. They contain the knowledge and collected memory of its peoples-- cultivated over generations-- from philosophy, science, art and craft, relationship to Earth, and the human condition. Presented through […]
Tuesday 16 June 2026, 10.00 - 11.00 & 11.30 - 12.30 Exclusive Member's event. Free but booking required due to limited space. Book your ticket here Come behind the scenes and meet the Conservation team at the Pitt Rivers Museum! In this session you will be invited into the Museum's Conservation Laboratory to see what the […]
Exclusive Member's event. Free but booking required due to limited space. Book your ticket here Come behind the scenes and meet the Conservation team at the Pitt Rivers Museum! In this session you will be invited into the Museum's Conservation Laboratory to see what the team are currently working on. See objects up close and hear […]
Ticket price includes lunch and refreshments on both days Tickets: £160 Book here Members: £128 Book here Plaited basketry is found around the world where materials are easily made into long flat ribbon-like strips - including palm leaves, bamboo, birch bark and cane. Alternatively more modern manufactured materials including plastic packing tape, Somband, cardboard and papers […]
Ticket price includes lunch and refreshments on both days Tickets: £160 Book here Members: £128 Book here Plaited basketry is found around the world where materials are easily made into long flat ribbon-like strips - including palm leaves, bamboo, birch bark and cane. Alternatively more modern manufactured materials including plastic packing tape, Somband, cardboard and papers […]
Ticket price includes lunch and refreshments Tickets: £120 FULLY BOOKED Members: £96 FULLY BOOKED Working with a variety of repurposed materials, including paper, cloth and plastics, this one-day workshop, led by artist Alice Fox, introduces cordage (string) making, followed by looping with the cordage to make small vessel forms. Combining basic techniques with an experimental approach to […]
Tickets: £40 Book here Members £32 Book here About the Workshop Learn the art of visible mending with Rosie Leech and repair your own jumper with wool in a contrasting colour. This is a beautiful way to bring new life to old clothes, turning a rip or hole into a feature. Please note that this workshop is […]
Tickets: £120 (Includes lunch and refreshments) Book here Members: £96 (Includes lunch and refreshments) Book here Passementerie – Key Tassels: Step into the enchanting world of Elizabeth Ashdown, one of the UK's last remaining passementerie makers. Passementerie is officially classified as an 'endangered' craft in the UK, making this a truly extraordinary opportunity to learn […]
Ticket price includes lunch and refreshments Tickets: £100 Book here Members: £80 Book here Discover the inspirational qualities of the ancient tradition of Bojagi (Korean wrapping cloths) and piece together your own gift-wrapping cloth using traditional Korean silk fabrics. Learn about the symbolism and traditional use of colour of other Korean textile items in the Museum collections. In the […]
