All Shades of Black to White Art Challenge, until 4pm, Saturday 6 July
Draw or create work inspired by our galleries, objects or something or everything from our still life table.
Bring your favourite drawing/collage equipment or find something to use from the museum’s art supplies table.
Maximum size accepted A3.
All entries to be handed in at the museum by 4pm Saturday 6 July.
All entries will be displayed in the museum window on Sunday 7 July for the passing public to vote for their favourites – voting closes at 4pm.
Prize – artwork turned into a postcard or print for the museum shop and 2 annual passes for the museum.
For full details and booking information about all events contact seasidemuseumevents@gmail.com
BayFest 2019
Saturday 27th July 11.00am-2.30pm
Join us on the Pier and travel back in time to explore the incredible world of fossils and what they tell us about prehistoric life on earth. Show Palaeontologist Philip Hadland your finds.
Sunday 28th July 11.00am-2.30pm
Join us on the Pier to find out about the many types of seaweed to be found on our beach and use it to make seaweed picture. Meet expert Ian Tittley of the Natural History Museum
Thursday 8 August 11.00am-1.00pm
Scavenger Hunt at Hampton – meet at Hampton Pier
You have one hour on the beach to find as many things on the list as possible.
Wear sensible clothing and footwear. Bring a bag or bucket per person for your finds, and a pen/pencil. Numbers limited to 15 people at one time.
Tuesday 13 August 11.30am-12.30pm, 1.30pm-2.30pm
Story and craft 10 years and under. Make a wooden spoon mermaid or pirate. Maximum number 10 per session – please book
Thursday 15 August 2.00pm-5.00pm
Herne Smugglers’ Trail Leader: Jackie Cordell (07753 265295)
Reimagine the days when smuggling was rife in the village. Discover smugglers’ haunts and graves. A historical walk and talk with tea stop at the Church and tours of mill and churchyard.
Walk: approximately 1 hour, some uphill. Strong footwear required.
Limited numbers, please book Adults £3.50 Children £1.00 (Minimum 6yrs, with adult only) Meet and Finish: Herne Windmill, Mill Lane, Herne, CT6 7DR
Friday 16 August 11.15am-12.15pm, 12.45pm-1.45pm, 2.15pm-3.15pm
Lego fun for families
Drop in and use our Lego to create the fun of the fair, perhaps a fairground for the end of the pier, or a funfair by the seaside
Tuesday 20 August 11.30am-12.30pm, 1.30pm-2.30pm
Story and craft 10 years and under. Make a pin windmill.
Maximum number 10 per session – please book
Thursday 22 August 11.15am-12.15pm, 12.45pm-1.45pm, 2.00pm-3.00pm
Join local artist Rob Turner at the Museum for a family workshop. Use your imagination to recreate the Kentish Flats offshore wind farm in cardboard.
Booking advisable but we will be happy to include last minutes participants if space allows.
DOORS AND AROUND (MOSTLY)
The Seaside Museum Quiz, available throughout Bayfest.
Look around the doorways of houses in Herne Bay. Look carefully as some of the clues are a little way away from the door either upwards or sideways or in front.
Visit The Seaside Museum to collect your Quiz Sheet.
Crafternoons
Mondays: Last Monday in the month – please check the museum for dates.
2-4pm
£3 Tea and chat included
Come and join us for an enjoyable afternoon.
Seashore Walks
£5.50 for families, £3.50 for adults and £1.00 for children
– Booking Essential
Tuesday 23 July, 10am – 12pm – Ian Tittley (The Seaside Museum and Natural History Museum) will lead our expedition. Meet at the museum.
Numbers Limited, Booking Essential.
Tuesday 6 August, 10am-12pm – Rockpooling at Reculver!
Ian Tittley (The Seaside Museum and Natural History Museum) will lead our expedition. Meet by HatHats, Reculver Visitor Centre, Reculver Lane, Herne Bay CT6 6SS
Numbers Limited, Booking Essential. Part of BayFest – FREE
Wednesday 7 August, 10.45am-12.45pm – Rockpooling at Reculver!
Ian Tittley (The Seaside Museum and Natural History Museum) will lead our expedition. Meet by HatHats, Reculver Visitor Centre, Reculver Lane, Herne Bay CT6 6SS
Numbers Limited, Booking Essential. Part of BayFest – FREE
Thursday 29 August, 5.30pm-7.30pm– Ian Tittley (The Seaside Museum and Natural History Museum) will lead our expedition. Meet at Hampton Pier.
Numbers Limited, Booking Essential.
Evening Talks
Phone or call in to book your tickets – £5 visitors £4 volunteers and annual ticket holders
All talks at the Seaside Museum in William Street unless otherwise stated.
6.30 for free refreshments. Talks begin at 7pm
Wednesday 14 August – Postgate and Pimms! Reflections on Smallfilms
– Simon Postgate looks back at the filming, production, voices and characters of Smallfilms, the company that produced such classics as Bagpuss, The Clangers, Ivor the Engine, Noggin the Nog and Pogles Wood
Wednesday 11 September – History of the Swimming Costume
– Judith Dore, Kent Costume Trust
Wednesday 9 October – The Geology of Herne Bay
– Geoff Downer
Monday 14 October – An Edwardian Day by the Seaside
– Judith Dore, Kent Costume Trust