Contemporary Art Exhibitions
Join us for a free tour of the museum, including The Cabinet of Curiosities, created by artist Bob Frith that includes objects, taxidermy, paintings and furniture, combined to create a theatrical showcase of The Whitaker’s eclectic collection.
Every Saturday and Sunday, 2 - 3pm.
Begins on Saturday 6 May.
Free, no booking required.
Every Saturday and Sunday, 2 – 3pm
Additional notes:
Family Activities
Early Years Studio: Autumn & Winter 2023
This is a permanent event
Free Entry
Pop-Up Handling Sessions
This is a permanent event
Contemporary Art Exhibitions
Guided Tour of the Museum
This is a permanent event
Contemporary Art Exhibitions
Paddy Campbell Outside In – Inside Out
Thursday 27th July 2023 – Sunday 24th September 2023
Contemporary Art Exhibitions
Helen Angell, Harriet Mena Hill & Mandy Payne: Travels Through The Valley of Stone
Thursday 27th July 2023 – Sunday 24th September 2023
Contemporary Art Exhibitions
British Textile Biennial: Fragments of Our Time
Friday 29th September 2023 – Sunday 10th December 2023
Contemporary Art Exhibitions
British Textile Biennial: Fragments of Our Time – Opening Event
Saturday 30th September 2023
Films at The Whitaker
Rye Lane
Thursday 5th October 2023
Contemporary Art Exhibitions
British Textile Biennial – Curatorial walk through
Saturday 7th October 2023
Family Activities
Family Antics at the Museum
Saturday 7th October 2023
Workshops & Performances
Hands up Who’s Happy?
Thursday 12th October 2023
Workshops & Performances
Weaving Workshop with Jennifer Reid
Saturday 14th October 2023
Films at The Whitaker
Grace Jones: Bloodlight And Bami
Thursday 19th October 2023
Free Entry
Fragments of Our Time Family Textile Workshop
Sunday 22nd October 2023
Family Activities
Halloween Antics at the Museum!
Wednesday 25th October 2023
Family Activities
Pumpkin Trail
Saturday 28th October 2023 – Sunday 29th October 2023
Family Activities
Halloween special: Curator’s Talk
Saturday 28th October 2023 – Sunday 29th October 2023
Films at The Whitaker
The Fablemans
Thursday 2nd November 2023
Family Activities
Family Antics at the Museum
Saturday 4th November 2023
Family Activities
Cottonshed Theatre Company: Beware of the Doll
Thursday 9th November 2023
Family Activities
Early Years Studio: Autumn & Winter 2023
This is a permanent event
Free Entry
Pop-Up Handling Sessions
This is a permanent event
Contemporary Art Exhibitions
Guided Tour of the Museum
This is a permanent event
Contemporary Art Exhibitions
Paddy Campbell Outside In – Inside Out
Thursday 27th July 2023 – Sunday 24th September 2023
Contemporary Art Exhibitions
Helen Angell, Harriet Mena Hill & Mandy Payne: Travels Through The Valley of Stone
Thursday 27th July 2023 – Sunday 24th September 2023
Contemporary Art Exhibitions
British Textile Biennial: Fragments of Our Time
Friday 29th September 2023 – Sunday 10th December 2023
Contemporary Art Exhibitions
British Textile Biennial: Fragments of Our Time – Opening Event
Saturday 30th September 2023
Films at The Whitaker
Rye Lane
Thursday 5th October 2023
Contemporary Art Exhibitions
British Textile Biennial – Curatorial walk through
Saturday 7th October 2023
Family Activities
Family Antics at the Museum
Saturday 7th October 2023
Workshops & Performances
Hands up Who’s Happy?
Thursday 12th October 2023
Workshops & Performances
Weaving Workshop with Jennifer Reid
Saturday 14th October 2023
Films at The Whitaker
Grace Jones: Bloodlight And Bami
Thursday 19th October 2023
Free Entry
Fragments of Our Time Family Textile Workshop
Sunday 22nd October 2023
Family Activities
Halloween Antics at the Museum!
Wednesday 25th October 2023
Family Activities
Pumpkin Trail
Saturday 28th October 2023 – Sunday 29th October 2023
Family Activities
Halloween special: Curator’s Talk
Saturday 28th October 2023 – Sunday 29th October 2023
Films at The Whitaker
The Fablemans
Thursday 2nd November 2023
Family Activities
Family Antics at the Museum
Saturday 4th November 2023
Family Activities
Cottonshed Theatre Company: Beware of the Doll
Thursday 9th November 2023