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Herbert Art Gallery & Museum @the-herbert.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Explore the museum by torch in our new after dark tour! 🔦 Forget the usual museum tour; this is an evening of real history, real people and the morbid and macabre stories hiding behind the exhibits. 🎟️ £12.50 per person | 4pm - 5pm 🧑 For ages 16+ ow.ly/N1B150ZT2Lb

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Herbert Art Gallery & Museum @the-herbert.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Today is International Podcast Day! 🎉 🎧 Did you know the Herbert has it's own podcast? You can explore a programme of episodes based around our previous exhibitions, including Collecting Coventry and Wildlife Photographer of the Year. Find out more: ow.ly/P7uz50ZT0ya

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Herbert Art Gallery & Museum @the-herbert.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

📚 Sensory Stories & Rhymes | Tuesday 🎨 NEW! Into The Blue Again (Exhibition) | From Wednesday 📷 NEW! Coventry Biennial Presents: A Display of John Riddy’s Modernist Spaces | From Friday 🖼️ NEW! British Art Show 10: A Chorus of Strangers | From Friday ow.ly/7eUL50VV3xO

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Herbert Art Gallery & Museum @the-herbert.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

HERITAGE VOLUNTEERS FAIR 🗝️ SATURDAY 3 OCTOBER 2026 Are you passionate about Coventry's history? Discover how you can be part of Coventry's vibrant heritage by volunteering at one of the City'shistoric sites. 📍 Coventry Transport Museum, 11am - 2pm ow.ly/iOwI50ZQS9F

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Herbert Art Gallery & Museum @the-herbert.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

HERITAGE VOLUNTEERS FAIR 🗝️ SATURDAY 3 OCTOBER 2026 Drop in and find out how you can be part of Coventry's vibrant heritage by volunteering at one of the City's fantastic historic sites. 📍 Coventry Transport Museum, 11am - 2pm ow.ly/ijhm50ZQS9l

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Herbert Art Gallery & Museum @the-herbert.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

🔦 Undercroft Tours Available during opening hours 🎵 NEW! Aural Histories: Listening to Historic Coventry (Display) Available during opening times 📚 Sensory Stories & Rhymes Tuesday | 10.30am-11am ♟️ Pastime Playtimes! Saturday | 10am-3pm ow.ly/7eUL50VV3xO

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Herbert Art Gallery & Museum @the-herbert.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

🦕 Ask a Geologist | Saturday 17 October 🐚 Explore rocks, fossils & minerals 🔎 Chat with local geologists Found something interesting? Bring it along, and we’ll examine it together. ⏰ 10am–4pm 🎟️ Included with museum entry wgcg.co.uk | theherbert.org

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Herbert Art Gallery & Museum @the-herbert.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Celebrate the spooky season and join Dark History UK on Saturday 17 October for a series of spooky events: 🔦 After Dark Torch Light Tour | £12.50pp | 4pm - 5pm 👻 Haunted Herbert Art Gallery & Museum Ghost Hunt | £47pp | 6pm - 11pm Book now: ow.ly/KfqT50ZOgkn

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Herbert Art Gallery & Museum @the-herbert.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Volunteer at British Art Show 10 🤝 From October 2026 👉 Engage with visitors and ask if they want to know more 👉 Monitor the exhibits 👉 Have a welcoming and enthusiastic attitude 📍Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, Coventry Find out more here: ow.ly/zYUC50ZArUX

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Herbert Art Gallery & Museum @the-herbert.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

📚 Sensory Stories & Rhymes Tuesday | 10.30am-11am 🛝 Sensory Play Days Thursday & Friday | 10:30am - 11:30am 🎵 NEW! Aural Histories: Listening to Historic Coventry (Display) Available during opening times | Located in the History Gallery ow.ly/7eUL50VV3xO

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Herbert Art Gallery & Museum @the-herbert.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

We're #HIRING ✏️ Executive Assistant 👉 Provide administrative support to the CEO and Executive Directors 👉 Manage timetables, meetings, papers and documents 👉 Collate, record and share information 📆 Closes: Friday 18 September 2026 📍 Multi Site ow.ly/y3X850ZLTYR

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Herbert Art Gallery & Museum @the-herbert.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

HERITAGE OPEN DAYS 🕰️ TOMORROW at Coventry Archives Explore everyday history shown through photograph collections or a guided tour of our stores. 📆 Saturday 12 September 2026 🎟️ FREE 📚 Book your tour in advance or drop in for photo display ow.ly/QKRZ50ZINtk

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Herbert Art Gallery & Museum @the-herbert.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Saturday 12 September 🕰️ Heritage Open Days Explore everyday history shown through two 1960 photograph collections or join the team for a guided tour of our stores. 🎟️ FREE (via Coventry Archives entrance) 📚 Book your tour in advance or drop in ow.ly/QKRZ50ZINtk

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Herbert Art Gallery & Museum @the-herbert.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

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Herbert Art Gallery & Museum @the-herbert.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Coventry Archives will be taking part in this year's Heritage Open Days 🎉 Explore everyday history shown through two 1960 photograph collections or join the team for a guided tour of our stores. 📆 Saturday 12 September 2026 🎟️ FREE Find out more: ow.ly/yxgk50ZINti

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Herbert Art Gallery & Museum @the-herbert.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

📚 LAST CHANCE TO SEE | Coventry's Lost Library Tuesday | Available during opening hours 🕰️ Celebrating the Life of Alfred Herbert Friday - Sunday | 10.30am - 3pm (12pm - 3pm on Sunday) ow.ly/7eUL50VV3xO

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Herbert Art Gallery & Museum @the-herbert.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

This Bank Holiday weekend is your last chance to visit our Coventry's Lost Library display and discover what a Tudor child might have been reading 📖 🎟️ Included with admission | Located in our History Gallery Find out more: ow.ly/kv2s50X0PRG

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Herbert Art Gallery & Museum @the-herbert.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

LAST CHANCE TO SEE 🪸 Beneath the Waves This weekend is your last chance to see our Early Years exhibition, Beneath the Waves. Our specially designed play and create space for children aged 4 and under. 🎟️ Don't forget - children under 4 have FREE entry! ow.ly/IkHB50ZvQ34

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Herbert Art Gallery & Museum @the-herbert.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Celebrate the 160th anniversary of the birth of Sir Alfred Herbert 🎉 We'll be hosting tours, sharing stories and displaying items from the Archive showcasing the life and impact of Sir Alfred Herbert. 📆 4 - 6 September 2026 Find out more: ow.ly/8y1C50ZGqX7

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Herbert Art Gallery & Museum @the-herbert.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

LAST CHANCE TO SEE 🪸 Beneath the Waves ☀️ There's only a few days remaining to visit our Early Years exhibition, Beneath the Waves 🌊 Make the best of this week's wet weather and have an under the sea adventure indoors! ow.ly/7fTZ50ZvQ36 📸 Garry Jones

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Herbert Art Gallery & Museum @the-herbert.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

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Herbert Art Gallery & Museum @the-herbert.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

🌻 Nature's Wonders (Drop in crafts) Tuesday - Sunday | 10.30am - 3.30pm 🪸 Beneath the Waves Tuesday - Sunday | Available during opening hours 🦖 Unearth the Palaeoverse: Dig Into the Dawn of Time Tuesday - Sunday | Available during opening hours ow.ly/7eUL50VV3xO

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Herbert Art Gallery & Museum @the-herbert.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

This summer, we're running an exclusive offer at our on-site gift shop! ✨You can now get a FREE Dippy the nations favourite Dinosaur book (worth £6.99) when you spend £10 or more in the gift shop! 🛍️ (Please note, this offer only applies to retail items)

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Herbert Art Gallery & Museum @the-herbert.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Kinda chic to visit your local art gallery & museum this summer! ☀️✨ #kindachic

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Herbert Art Gallery & Museum @the-herbert.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

We're into our final two weeks of Beneath the Waves 🌊 Our dedicated space for children aged 4 and under. 🎟️ Planning a visit soon? Don't forget - children under 4 have FREE entry whilst annual passes are just £6 for Go CV card holders! ow.ly/7fTZ50ZvQ36 📸 Garry Jones

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Herbert Art Gallery & Museum @the-herbert.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Volunteer at British Art Show 10 🤝 From October 2026 👉 Engage with visitors and ask if they want to know more 👉 Monitor the exhibits 👉 Have a welcoming and enthusiastic attitude Find out more and express interest via the link below: ow.ly/7S4550ZArUU

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Herbert Art Gallery & Museum @the-herbert.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

JOIN US TOMORROW | Are you interested in volunteering with us? 🎨 On Wednesday 19 August, we'll be hosting a drop in session where you can meet and have an informal chat with the team about volunteering. 📆 Wednesday 19 August, 10am - 12pm | Drop in ow.ly/x8Yo50ZyywS

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Herbert Art Gallery & Museum @the-herbert.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

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Herbert Art Gallery & Museum @the-herbert.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Are you interested in volunteering with us? 🎨 On Wednesday 19 August, we'll be hosting a drop in session where you can meet and have an informal chat with the team about volunteering. 📆 Wednesday 19 August, 10am - 12pm | Drop in ow.ly/ZGIx50ZyyB3

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Herbert Art Gallery & Museum @the-herbert.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Nature's Wonders 🍃 Children's Drop in Crafts Come to the Herbert this summer for nature inspired drop in crafts 🌻 📆 Open Tuesday - Sunday until 30 August ⏰ 10.30am - 3.30pm 🎟️ Included with admission 📍 Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, Coventry ow.ly/4uxW50ZzpbL

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Herbert Art Gallery & Museum @the-herbert.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

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Herbert Art Gallery & Museum @the-herbert.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

🌻 Nature's Wonders (Drop in crafts) Tuesday - Sunday | 10.30am - 3.30pm 🥀 Digital Flora (Exhibition) Tuesday - Saturday | Available during opening hours 🎨 Youth Artists Holiday Clubs Tuesday & Wednesday | 9.30am | Limited availability ow.ly/7eUL50VV3xO

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Herbert Art Gallery & Museum @the-herbert.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

We were thrilled to welcome guide dog puppies, Glyn, Geordie, and Sierra for a puppy class last week 🦮❤️ They successfully navigated through the gallery and we hope they enjoyed their visit as much as we enjoyed having them! Find out more 👉 bit.ly/4fIB2B6

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Herbert Art Gallery & Museum @the-herbert.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Our Early Years exhibition, Beneath the Waves, has been hugely popular this summer ☀️ 🎟️ Planning a visit soon? Don't forget - children under 4 have FREE entry whilst annual passes are just £6 for Go CV card holders - perfect for repeat visits! ow.ly/pUNi50ZvQ37

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Herbert Art Gallery & Museum @the-herbert.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Intro to 3D Printing: Mini Museum Objects 🎉 LIMITED TICKETS REMAINING Only a couple of tickets remaining for Wednesday's workshop - a relaxed introduction to 3D printing. 📆 Wednesday 5 August, 1pm - 4pm 🎟️ £20 per person ow.ly/O6pg50ZrSOU

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Herbert Art Gallery & Museum @the-herbert.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

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Herbert Art Gallery & Museum @the-herbert.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

CLOSING FRIDAY 🌟 South Asian Voices in Coventry Archives: Politics, Activism & Community. An archival display drawing together material to explore the rich and politically engaged histories of Coventry’s South Asian communities. 📍Coventry Archives ow.ly/nLpO50Zq2j1

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Herbert Art Gallery & Museum @the-herbert.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

🌻 Nature's Wonders (Crafts) Tuesday - Sunday | 10.30am - 3.30pm 🎨 Youth Artists Holiday Clubs Tuesday & Wednesday | 9.30am - 3.30pm 🕰️ LAST CHANCE TO SEE! South Asian Voices in Coventry Archives: Politics, Activism & Community | Until 31 July 2026 ow.ly/7eUL50VV3xO

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Herbert Art Gallery & Museum @the-herbert.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Youth Artists Holiday Clubs 🎨 Start tomorrow! There's still time to book a full day of hands-on arts and crafts inspired by our current exhibitions. 📆 Tuesdays & Wednesdays | 28 July - 19 August, 9.30am - 3.30pm 🎟️ £20 per person | Book online ow.ly/Tw9y50ZnHIr

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Herbert Art Gallery & Museum @the-herbert.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Intro to 3D Printing: Mini Museum Objects 🎉 Enjoy a relaxed, three-hour introduction to 3D printing is designed for anyone who like to tinker, build, fix. 📆 Wednesday 5 August, 1pm - 4pm 🎟️ £20 per person | Book online 📍 Herbert Art Gallery & Museum ow.ly/jYth50ZrSOT

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Herbert Art Gallery & Museum @the-herbert.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

For a limited time only, we're offering a 25% discount on our Home Ed Gamers Meet Ups 🎉 The perfect chance for your young gamers to level up their social skills while doing what they love! 📍 2 hour slots, 1pm-3pm 📅 Tuesday 4 August 2026 ow.ly/kS8x50Z49MK

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Herbert Art Gallery & Museum @the-herbert.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Dinosaur Discovery Day 🦖 Saturday 25 July 🦖 Meet & greet dinosaurs throughout the day 🐚 Discover our summer exhibitions 🍃 Drop in to our natural history–inspired craft activities 🎟️ Included with admission 📆 Saturday 25 July | 10am - 4pm ow.ly/4qzs50ZkF0u

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Herbert Art Gallery & Museum @the-herbert.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

LIMITED AVAILABILITY - STARTS MONDAY 🖌️ Youth Artists Holiday Clubs Little artists can enjoy a full day of hands-on arts and crafts inspired by our current exhibitions. 📆 Tuesdays & Wednesdays | 28 July - 19 August, 9.30am - 3.30pm 🎟️ £20 per child ow.ly/Tw9y50ZnHIr

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Herbert Art Gallery & Museum @the-herbert.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Less than two weeks remaining to view our South Asian Voices in Coventry Archives: Politics, Activism & Community display. 📍An archival display located within Coventry Archives 📆 Open until 31 July 2026 🎟️ FREE to visit in the Coventry Archives ow.ly/QBkM50Zq2j3

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Herbert Art Gallery & Museum @the-herbert.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

☠️ History Talks on Coventry | Dark History Specials | Thursday 🦖 Dinosaur Discovery Day | Saturday 🌻 Nature's Wonders (Drop in crafts) | From Saturday PLUS! Exhibitions: 🦖 Unearth the Palaeoverse 🪸 Beneath the Waves 🦊 Curious Creatures ow.ly/7eUL50VV3xO

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Herbert Art Gallery & Museum @the-herbert.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

The Grim Fate of the Marys ☠️ Delve into the tale of Coventry's last women to publicly face the gallows in this darkly entertaining interactive talk. 📅 Thursday 23 July | 11am - 12pm 🎟️ £10.50 per person 🧒 For ages 10+ 💻 Book online/drop in ow.ly/zTYH50XQHfN

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Herbert Art Gallery & Museum @the-herbert.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Don't forget to book your HAF places this summer ☀️ CV Life are part of this summer's HAF Holiday programme and will be hosting events across our leisure centres and destination venues 🎉 📆 Places available 21 July to 1 September 2026 Book now: ow.ly/w67h50ZnI56

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Herbert Art Gallery & Museum @the-herbert.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Youth Artists Holiday Clubs 🎨 Starting 28 July Little artists can enjoy a full day of hands-on arts and crafts inspired by our current exhibitions. 📆 Tuesdays & Wednesdays | 28 July - 19 August, 9.30am - 3.30pm 🎟️ £20 per person | Book online ow.ly/2ecw50ZnHIq

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Herbert Art Gallery & Museum @the-herbert.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

When you try to take a photo of our new exhibition and you accidentally open the front camera... 🫣 Curious Creatures, Stones and Bones is now open 🦴 Come and explore! 🐞 Over 250 individual items 🪨 Our cave with UV reactive rocks 🍃 Wellbeing area ow.ly/VM9Y50ZnkeF

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