Museums at Night 2011
Get set for a cracking carnival of culture this weekend. From a darkened trail in the footsteps of a notorious 18th century pirate to First鈥�
From a darkened trail in the footsteps of a notorious 18th century pirate to First Aid drills and duties on wounded Second World War civilians, returns in听this weekend听for another听three nights听of surprising, imaginative and inspiring events in museums and galleries across the UK.
Led by , Museums at Night is a national campaign to showcase the unique and vibrant museums, galleries, heritage sites, libraries and archives in the UK in a different light.
For 2011 more than have been announced so far, including stonemasonry at , a glimpse back into railway history at the in Devon, kaleidoscopic African art at the in London and ghostly goings on as museums unlock their doors for the annual after-hours celebrations.
Plan your weekend
皇冠体育appre will be after-hours musical treats at the in Manchester and the , where a free art bus will link four exceptional galleries in the second city. Whilst in Newcastle, are back for another vibrant fiesta through Tyneside鈥檚 amazing roster of venues, and for 2011.
You can plan you Musuems at Night weekend by viewing the and listed so far, and stay up to date through the听, using the #MatN2011 hastag.
You can also follow Museums at Night on and through their behind-the-scenes听.
Further information
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