Treat yourself to an elegant Afternoon Tea accompanied by a talk or tour from one of our curatorial team.
Thursday 10 October 2024 – Magic in your attic!
1pm
Join Brett Thorn our Keeper of Archaeology to find out about 2 fascinating types of objects in our Weird Exhibition – witch bottles and concealed shoes. These are folk magic protective charms, made to defend against witchcraft, and often hidden in old houses to protect the inhabitants from malevolent magic!
The talk will last approx. 30 minutes and there will be plenty of opportunity to ask questions after as you relax with your cream tea!
Admission to the Museum for the day is included in the Afternoon Tea.
Thursday 14 November – The Ups and Downs of the Ice Age
1pm
Join Mike Palmer our Keeper of Geology and Wildlife as winter looms and temperatures fall to take this opportunity to discover more about the Ice Age and its impact in Buckinghamshire.
The talk will last approx. 30 minutes and there will be plenty of opportunity to ask questions after as you relax with your cream tea!
Admission to the Museum for the day is included in the Afternoon Tea.
Thursday 12 December – Christmas Traditions
1pm
In this Tea and Talk, we will explore the myths and origins associated with various Christmas traditions. By examining the collection, you will have the opportunity to discover the Christmas artefacts preserved in the museum and potentially gain new insights as to why we celebrate Christmas in the way we do.
Admission to the Museum for the day is included in the Afternoon Tea.
We have meat or vegetarian options for the sandwiches available. If you have any dietary requirements or want to find out more, please email hello@discoverbucksmuseum.org and we will be happy to help.
