A stunning exhibition of arms and armour, featuring costumes and props used in epic blockbuster movies is on display at the Willis Museum, Basingstoke until 12th January 2013. ‘Way of the Warrior’ features mannequins dressed in full arm…
Come and draw swags, swirls, flowers and the dancing monkeys that grace our wonderful decorative gilded brass and turtle shell furniture. Them make your own collage pattern in gold and bright jewel colours with the help of artist William Riding. Ther…
The sword has been a symbol of power and status for thousands of years. In the 16th century it became an essential part of civilian dress. This study day accompanies the current exhibition and will examine the complex story of swords in everyday life…
Use your smartphone to hunt down QR codes hidden throughout the museum. Scan them and answer their questions to win a prize! We can show you how to download a QR code scanner to your phone if you don’t already have one, and a paper trail will b…
Summer fun for all the family. Follow a trail around the galleries before engaging in some making activities back in the Education Studio.
Have you been looking for the perfect unique family tour? Well look no further! Taking you on this exciting, creative, thrilling and interactive journey will be the young curators from St Vincent’s Primary School. Explore the collection through…
This final Swordplay Saturday (the other will take place on 7 July and 11 August) will celebrate the entire range of 16th-century arts and entertainment. Enjoy historical sword-fighting on the lawn, watch the short play ‘Work for Cutlers or a M…
When they are not working at the Wallace Collection many members of its dedicated staff are exercising their skills as artists. Come and see a selection of their finest works in a wide variety of media - we are sure you'll be inspired as well as surp…
Philippe, duc d'Orléans and younger brother of Louis XIV, was one of the most flamboyant figures at the court of the Sun King. Beyond many juicy details, his life is a fascinating example of how differently from today emotional needs and sexua…
The Wallace Collection will stage The Noble Art of the Sword, which celebrates the artistic and cultural importance of the sword, as a symbol of power and prestige, as a flamboyant fashion statement, and as an icon of the Age of Discovery. It will be…