Byron 200 launches across the city of Nottingham
‘Byron 200’ launches across the city with a programme of exhibitions, events and activities that celebrate the sensational life and legacy of Lord Byron through this year, since he died…
World exclusive T. rex exhibition releases its first school programme
The first real Tyrannosaurus rex to be exhibited in England for over 100 years will arrive in the UK this summer with the launch of the Titus: T. rex is…
Have I got Newstead for you…
TV personality, writer and journalist Ian Hislop and British Museum Curator Tom Hockenhull are launching a new exhibition of satirical prints at Newstead Abbey. Ian Hislop is no stranger to…
Caves Festival announces new arts events and access to Castle site
The highly popular Cave City Festival gets underway next week (5-10 April) with tickets selling out for cave tours and activities within just a few hours of going on sale.…
Nottingham City Council launches plans to transform Wollaton Hall & Deer Park
A Transformation Project was launched at Wollaton Hall yesterday (Tuesday 29 January) which will see the iconic Nottingham landmark undergo a major refurbishment of its museum and gardens. This ambitious…
City Museums and Galleries Service scoops three prestigious Awards
Projects involving Nottingham City Council’s Museums and Galleries Service (NCMG) have recently been awarded top honours in three categories at the East Midlands Heritage Awards. The awards are designed to…
Newstead Abbey Celebrates Ada Lovelace Day this weekend
Celebrated on the second Tuesday of October, Ada Lovelace Day promotes the achievements of women in science, technology, engineering and maths. Newstead Abbey will be running its own Ada Lovelace…
Inspiring older people through art and culture
Volunteers with time and imagination are invited to make heritage, arts and culture more accessible to older people in Nottingham, especially those in care homes. Nottingham City Museums and Galleries…
Acclaimed former Nottingham Art School student honoured with final tram name
The last of Nottingham’s new trams has been named after acclaimed local artist Dame Laura Knight whose childhood home now overlooks a tram stop. The unveiling today (Friday July 15)…