Heritage Open Days 2024

Friday, Saturday, Sunday | 7, 13, 14 September 2024 | 11am - 4pm (Events at set times, please refer to programme) Show all dates and times

The Herbert Art Gallery & Museum will be opening it's doors for Heritage Open Day 2024.

                                                                                                                                                                         Image: Garry Jones

Drop In / Book on the Day | FREE

Head to the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum this September and enjoy a day of history based tours and talks.

MORE EVENTS TO BE ANNOUNCED

 

HOD Events Programme:

Treasures of the Archives
Saturday 7 September 2024 | 11.00am - 12pm & 1pm - 2pm
FREE | Coventry Archives | Book in person at the Archives Reception on the day

Explore the treasures of Coventry Archives with a guided behind the scenes tour. You will be provided with an overview of the collections and resources, and even get the chance to see some of our more exclusive and precious items amongst our incredible historic collections.

 

Meet the Conservators
Friday 13 September & Saturday 14 September | 2pm - 4pm
FREE | LS1 (Ground Floor) | Drop-In

Join the Herbert’s knowledgeable Conservators in action as they examine, clean and care for objects from the Museum, and Archive collections. How do they spot the difference between ‘damage’ and evidence showing what the object has been through,  and choose how to clean, repair or mount it in a way that takes into account its history, past use, present & likely future display? How do the needs of a single object balance against available resources and the needs of the rest of the collection? How can you apply this kind of approach to your own treasured items? 

Bring your questions and an open mind to this rare opportunity; please do not bring objects but if you have a query about caring for a particular item or collection, photographs may help.