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CLOSED: LADYBIRD IN FOCUS: ONE GIANT LEAP
To celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the moon landing, One Giant Leap looks at how Ladybird Books has illustrated our fascination with space and the inventions that helped us reach it. Beginning with books about the night sky and constellations, Ladybird Books has covered humanity’s interest in the sky since the 1960s. Showcased in the Ladybird Gallery, this […]
Find out more »ROMANCE OF THE HIVE
Discover treasures from the Cowan Bee Collection Described as the most comprehensive collection of its kind in the world, the Cowan Bee Collection contains 1,800 volumes of books, pamphlets and journals relating to bees and beekeeping, including many rare foreign language titles. The items date from the sixteenth to the twentieth century, and were owned […]
Find out more »Christmas at The MERL
Make it a MERL Christmas this year! Christmas shopping Browse our beautiful Christmas shop, packed with even more ranges this year, including exclusive gifts and cards inspired by our collections. You'll find toys, ceramics, books, jams & chutneys, biscuits, scarfs and much more... Christmas crafts Make and Takes Free festive paper craft activities available from […]
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POULTRY MANIA PAST AND PRESENT
Thursday 28 November, 10am-5pm. BOOK NOW The Museum of English Rural Life Friday 29 November, 10am-5pm. BOOK NOW Harper Adams University, TF10 8NB £25 (includes refreshments and lunch). Booking essential (via Eventbrite links above). Deadline for booking is 20 November. The events will explore the revolutionary changes in poultry husbandry from the poultry mania of […]
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NOVEMBER LATE OPENING NIGHT
We're open late on the last Thursday of every month*, so you can visit the museum galleries, shop, cafe and garden until 9pm. There are usually additional activities taking place on our late opening nights to add to your visit. Thursday 28th November Enjoy an after-hours visit and a bit of stress-free Christmas shopping in our […]
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