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Joan Miró: Painting and Poetry
  • Friday 4th April, 10:00am - Until Sunday 27th April, 5:00pm
Explore the works of one of the 20th century's most influential and recognisable artists at The Base. View event
Exhibition: Garden Glimpses
  • Thursday 1st May, 11:00am - Until Sunday 28th September, 3:00pm
From battlefields to croquet lawns, take a time travellers view of the historic grounds at Shaw House that have many stories to share. View event
A Day to Remember
  • Wednesday 7th May, 1:00pm - Until Thursday 8th May, 8:00pm
The New Era Players will be performing readings of extracts, poems and songs of World War II, bringing to life the memories, thoughts and feelings of the people who lived through the experiences of wartime. View event
Open Studios at Shaw House
  • Saturday 10th May, 11:00am - Until Monday 26th May, 4:00pm
A collective exhibition from Open Studios artists in the historic rooms at Shaw House. View event
VE Day Family Picnic & Activities
  • Sunday 11th May 11:00am until 3:00pm
Join us to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day with a family picnic, trail and crafts. View event
Bats at the Museum
  • Friday 23rd May 9:30pm until 10:15pm
A walk by local bat expert James Shipman. Did you know bats can live for up to 30 years? James explains where they live, how they fly in the dark, and why they are so important and protected by law. View event
Well Read At Wasing
  • Sunday 25th May - Until Monday 26th May
Literary Festival - Words, Wisdom & Wellness 25 - 26 May 2025 View event
A visit from the Snow Sisters
  • Tuesday 27th May 10:00am until 4:00pm
Join the ever-popular Snow Sisters and their Huggable Snowman and Ice Harvester Friends for this unforgettable experience. View event
Museum Explorers
  • Tuesday 27th May 10:30am until 12:00pm
A relaxed morning for children with special needs and their families to enjoy the Museum when there is less hustle and bustle (as we are closed to the public on Tuesdays). View event
Family Activity Day: Rainstick rap!
  • Wednesday 28th May 10:00am until 3:00pm
Rainstick rap! With a craft roll, marker pens, stickers, and other craft materials, make and decorate a rainstick, a musical instrument for summoning rain. View event
Messy Museum Day: Ceramic craft lucky dip!
  • Friday 30th May 10:00am until 3:00pm
Choose one of a small selection of ceramic items to decorate with porcelain pens. The selection may include a star, bird, Spring animal, pumpkin, llama, dragon or tree (subject to availability on the day). View event
Kennet Opera Summer Concert
  • Saturday 7th June 6:00pm until 8:00pm
Newbury's Kennet Opera present an indoor programme of favourites in the Great Hall at Shaw House. View event
Talk: Treasures in Store: A Volunteer’s Choice
  • Wednesday 18th June 1:00pm until 2:00pm
This talk by Sue Ellis will explore a volunteer's choice of the treasures in store (and on display) at West Berkshire Museum, asking the question "Why have museums?" and exploring this question through... View event
Freedom of Letting Go
  • Thursday 19th June 7:31pm until 8:45pm
Let go of the past, release stress and worry, and discover inner peace through meditation and positive thinking. View event
Swifts in Newbury
  • Friday 27th June 6:31pm until 8:30pm
A talk and walk by local bird expert, Ailsa Claybourn, about these amazing birds who are disappearing from our skies, and how we can help them. View event
Llama Lookout Family Trail
  • Sunday 29th June 11:00am until 2:00pm
Create your own llama mask and explore the House to find the llamas hidden inside! View event
Rest and Restore
  • Sunday 29th June 3:00pm until 4:31pm
We invite you to join us in the historic grounds of Shaw House to enjoy a healing sound bath with instructor Veronika. View event
Outdoor Theatre: The Tempest
  • Sunday 6th July 6:00pm until 8:00pm
Shakespeare’s most magical play bursting with mayhem, comedy, romance, and surprises! View event
Family Craft Morning: Rainbow Fans
  • Saturday 12th July 10:00am until 12:00pm
As part of Newbury Pride, we’re hosting a family craft morning to make rainbow fans to wave and display at today’s event. View event
Arts Award Discover
  • Wednesday 16th July 10:00am until 12:00pm
The Arts Award Discover at West Berkshire Museum is an arts and craft self-led project for the summer aimed at 6-12 years and includes attending two summer Messy Museum Mornings of your choice (six in... View event
Summer Fair
  • Sunday 20th July 11:00am until 4:00pm
Enjoy the beauty of summer at Shaw House. View event
Family Activity Day: Marvellous minibeasts
  • Wednesday 23rd July 10:00am until 3:00pm
Make a 3D minibeast, real or imaginary, from polystyrene shapes, pipe cleaners, wiggle eyes, sequins and sequin pins, acrylic paint pens and other craft materials. View event