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Move from first ideas towards a final draft of your novel. Get a clearer idea of how to write your book: crime novel, literary fiction, memoir.

How will you tell your story? Set realistic aims, get down to writing, and explode myths. Discuss everything from planning to procrastination. Explore wider strategies for editing and proofreading.

• “Loved the use of objects and photographs to stimulate ideas.”
• “Being forced to write a summary – very useful.”
• “Enjoyed being challenged and encouraged.”

About Will Sutton:
Workshop leader William Sutton is an experienced teacher and facilitator, novelist, journalist and musician. He tutors students all over the world, and lectures at the University of Portsmouth.
He has written articles for The Times, Fortean Times and the Conversation, written plays for stage and radio and stories for national and international magazines.
His novels are published by Titan Books. Lawless and the Flowers of Sin was a Book of the Year in Morning Star and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
 

Discover and play at our weekly under 5's Mischief Maker events!

Bring your little ones to Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery for our free, weekly Mischief Maker sessions, specially designed for children under 5 and their grown-ups!

When the Museum and Art Gallery is closed to the public, you and your little ones can enjoy exclusive access to play, explore and make new friends in our unique spaces. From permanent collection interactives in our galleries to playing with a trove of toys in our historic courthouse to the courtyard during the warmer months for outdoor play, there is so much to spark creativity and imagination.

Your children can enjoy playing together with plenty of toys while you connect with a welcoming community of local parents and carers in Petersfield. It's the perfect way to embrace play and build connections in a relaxed, friendly environment.

• Our Mischief Makers sessions are Free to attend but booking is required.
• All children must be accompanied by an adult (18+).
• Maximum of 2 children per adult.
• Please book a free ticket for each attendee (including adults).

Event Creative Saturday: Michael Craig-Martin: Everyday Objects (June) has been created.

Open configuration options

Inspired by Michael Craig-Martin: Everyday Objects and run by Jo from Craft Zen, this relaxed family art activity invites children and grown-ups to get creative together - designing bold, eye-cathcing artworks to take home.

No experience needed - just bring your imagination!

Sessions: 
10:30am - 12:00pm
2:00pm - 3:30pm

This Creative Saturday has been made possible thanks to the generous support of K J Smith Solicitors.

Discover and play at our weekly under 5's Mischief Maker events!

Bring your little ones to Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery for our free, weekly Mischief Maker sessions, specially designed for children under 5 and their grown-ups!

When the Museum and Art Gallery is closed to the public, you and your little ones can enjoy exclusive access to play, explore and make new friends in our unique spaces. From permanent collection interactives in our galleries to playing with a trove of toys in our historic courthouse to the courtyard during the warmer months for outdoor play, there is so much to spark creativity and imagination.

Your children can enjoy playing together with plenty of toys while you connect with a welcoming community of local parents and carers in Petersfield. It's the perfect way to embrace play and build connections in a relaxed, friendly environment.

• Our Mischief Makers sessions are Free to attend but booking is required.
• All children must be accompanied by an adult (18+).
• Maximum of 2 children per adult.
• Please book a free ticket for each attendee (including adults).

Join our Head of Collections and Exhibitions, Louise Weller, for an exclusive look inside our summer exhibition Michael Craig-Martin: Everyday Obejects.

Michael Craig-Martin has been a key figure in British art since the late 1960s. His depictions of everyday objects, from sunglasses and shoes to lightbulbs and laptps, drawn in outline and filled with intense saturated colours, are instantly recognisable.

This Curator Tour will take a closer look at the selection of his prints and everyday objects that are the subject of his work. Discover how Michael Craig-Martin's bold prints highlight his unique exploration of colour, form and object.

Ticket includes admission to the exhibition after the tour to explore at your leisure.

Curator Tours - What to expect:
A guided tour through the exhibition, exploring how it was curated.

Insights into the selectionof works and themes.

A 45-minute, conversation-led tour, offering a fresh perspective on Carig-Martin's distinctinve visual language.
The opportunity to explore the exhibtion at your own pace after the tour.

Unlock your creativity and refine your drawing skills with our Life Drawing sessions – a time-honoured practice that hones your ability to observe and capture the human form.

Led by an experienced tutor Livvy Stainer, these relaxed and welcoming sessions will guide you through the essentials of life drawing, including proportion, anatomy, composition, line, tone, and perspective. Working from live nude models, you’ll explore a range of timed poses, with expert tips, demonstrations, and guidance to support your progress.

Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced artist, these sessions are designed to help you build confidence, improve hand-eye coordination, and develop your artistic style.

???? No long term commitment, Join us for a one-off session to see if its right for you or multiple sessions for a deeper dive into this essential artistic discipline the choice is yours.

All materials provided – just bring your enthusiasm!

Discover and play at our weekly under 5's Mischief Maker events!

Bring your little ones to Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery for our free, weekly Mischief Maker sessions, specially designed for children under 5 and their grown-ups!

When the Museum and Art Gallery is closed to the public, you and your little ones can enjoy exclusive access to play, explore and make new friends in our unique spaces. From permanent collection interactives in our galleries to playing with a trove of toys in our historic courthouse to the courtyard during the warmer months for outdoor play, there is so much to spark creativity and imagination.

Your children can enjoy playing together with plenty of toys while you connect with a welcoming community of local parents and carers in Petersfield. It's the perfect way to embrace play and build connections in a relaxed, friendly environment.

• Our Mischief Makers sessions are Free to attend but booking is required.
• All children must be accompanied by an adult (18+).
• Maximum of 2 children per adult.
• Please book a free ticket for each attendee (including adults).

Who says you need pencils to draw? At this workshop, we’re flipping the script and using masking tape to create awesome artwork! Inspired by our current Michael Cariag-Martin exhibition this workshop is designed for our younger visitors (11+) to engage with the work of Michael Craig-Martin and create their own work inspired by him.

We’ll start by sketching out your ideas and then dive into making your masterpiece with tape. You'll pick up cool tricks for getting your proportions and perspective right. 

Got a school project? Bring it along! Your source images can help shape your creation, and you’ll be ticking those GCSE assessment objectives. Our 11+ workshops are led by an experienced art instructor who will give support and encouragement to all participants. Please note that parents/carers must accompany their child to the museum and art gallery to sign them in, but are then free to leave for the duration of the workshop. A designated parent/carer must collect the child at the end of the workshop (organised at drop off).  

Discover and play at our weekly under 5's Mischief Maker events!

Bring your little ones to Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery for our free, weekly Mischief Maker sessions, specially designed for children under 5 and their grown-ups!

When the Museum and Art Gallery is closed to the public, you and your little ones can enjoy exclusive access to play, explore and make new friends in our unique spaces. From permanent collection interactives in our galleries to playing with a trove of toys in our historic courthouse to the courtyard during the warmer months for outdoor play, there is so much to spark creativity and imagination.

Your children can enjoy playing together with plenty of toys while you connect with a welcoming community of local parents and carers in Petersfield. It's the perfect way to embrace play and build connections in a relaxed, friendly environment.

• Our Mischief Makers sessions are Free to attend but booking is required.
• All children must be accompanied by an adult (18+).
• Maximum of 2 children per adult.
• Please book a free ticket for each attendee (including adults).

Take inspiration from the vibrant world of Michael Craig-Martin, where everyday objects become bold, graphic masterpieces. In this workshop, you’ll try out different painting techniques and explore familiar forms with your own creative twist. 

Start by choosing images from the collection to create a clean, confident line drawing on canvas. Then grab your brush (and boldest colour palette) to bring it to life in true Craig-Martin style. 

Got a school art project bubbling away? Bring your source images! You’ll develop ideas, experiment with techniques, and tick off those GCSE assessment objectives.   Our 11+ workshops are led by an experienced art instructor who will give support and encouragement to all participants. Please note that parents/carers must accompany their child to the museum and art gallery to sign them in, but are then free to leave for the duration of the workshop. A designated parent/carer must collect the child at the end of the workshop (organised at drop off).  

Discover and play at our weekly under 5's Mischief Maker events!

Bring your little ones to Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery for our free, weekly Mischief Maker sessions, specially designed for children under 5 and their grown-ups!

When the Museum and Art Gallery is closed to the public, you and your little ones can enjoy exclusive access to play, explore and make new friends in our unique spaces. From permanent collection interactives in our galleries to playing with a trove of toys in our historic courthouse to the courtyard during the warmer months for outdoor play, there is so much to spark creativity and imagination.

Your children can enjoy playing together with plenty of toys while you connect with a welcoming community of local parents and carers in Petersfield. It's the perfect way to embrace play and build connections in a relaxed, friendly environment.

• Our Mischief Makers sessions are Free to attend but booking is required.
• All children must be accompanied by an adult (18+).
• Maximum of 2 children per adult.
• Please book a free ticket for each attendee (including adults).

Join our Head of Collections and Exhibitions, Louise Weller, for an exclusive look inside our summer exhibition Michael Craig-Martin: Everyday Obejects.

Michael Craig-Martin has been a key figure in British art since the late 1960s. His depictions of everyday objects, from sunglasses and shoes to lightbulbs and laptps, drawn in outline and filled with intense saturated colours, are instantly recognisable.

This Curator Tour will take a closer look at the selection of his prints and everyday objects that are the subject of his work. Discover how Michael Craig-Martin's bold prints highlight his unique exploration of colour, form and object.

Ticket includes admission to the exhibition after the tour to explore at your leisure.

Curator Tours - What to expect:
A guided tour through the exhibition, exploring how it was curated.

Insights into the selectionof works and themes.

A 45-minute, conversation-led tour, offering a fresh perspective on Carig-Martin's distinctinve visual language.
The opportunity to explore the exhibtion at your own pace after the tour.

Join us for an electrifying evening of live music in the open-air Courtyard at Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery with acclaimed guitarist Rob Johnston.

Rob Johnston is no stranger to the national stage, having performed at major acoustic festivals, arts centres, and live on BBC Radio. Renowned for his virtuosic command of the acoustic guitar, Rob’s performances blend intricate fingerstyle, bold rhythms and percussive flair—often switching between guitars mid-set to create a rich, genre-defying soundscape.

Collaborating with dynamic percussionist Tim Gower, this duo delivers an unforgettable, high-energy acoustic experience. Expect masterful musicianship, technical brilliance and a charged atmosphere that has wowed audiences up and down the country.

“Staggering playing… He is a mighty, mighty fine player.”
— South Live, BBC Radio

Event Details

Experience live music under the summer skies in our unique Courtyard venue—an intimate space perfect for acoustic, folk and indie concerts (wet weather contingency available!). Our fully licensed bar will be open before, during and after the performance, serving a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

Unlock your creativity and refine your drawing skills with our Life Drawing sessions – a time-honoured practice that hones your ability to observe and capture the human form.

Led by an experienced tutor Livvy Stainer, these relaxed and welcoming sessions will guide you through the essentials of life drawing, including proportion, anatomy, composition, line, tone, and perspective. Working from live nude models, you’ll explore a range of timed poses, with expert tips, demonstrations, and guidance to support your progress.

Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced artist, these sessions are designed to help you build confidence, improve hand-eye coordination, and develop your artistic style.

???? No long term commitment, Join us for a one-off session to see if its right for you or multiple sessions for a deeper dive into this essential artistic discipline the choice is yours.

All materials provided – just bring your enthusiasm!

Inspired by Michael Craig-Martin: Everyday Objects and run by Jo from Craft Zen, this relaxed family art activity invites children and grown-ups to get creative together - designing bold, eye-cathcing artworks to take home.

No experience needed - just bring your imagination!

Sessions: 
10:30am - 12:00pm
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Discover and play at our weekly under 5's Mischief Maker events!

Bring your little ones to Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery for our free, weekly Mischief Maker sessions, specially designed for children under 5 and their grown-ups!

When the Museum and Art Gallery is closed to the public, you and your little ones can enjoy exclusive access to play, explore and make new friends in our unique spaces. From permanent collection interactives in our galleries to playing with a trove of toys in our historic courthouse to the courtyard during the warmer months for outdoor play, there is so much to spark creativity and imagination.

Your children can enjoy playing together with plenty of toys while you connect with a welcoming community of local parents and carers in Petersfield. It's the perfect way to embrace play and build connections in a relaxed, friendly environment.

• Our Mischief Makers sessions are Free to attend but booking is required.
• All children must be accompanied by an adult (18+).
• Maximum of 2 children per adult.
• Please book a free ticket for each attendee (including adults).

Join us for an evening of breathtaking live music, featuring an acoustic fusion of blues, jazz, folk, classical and Spanish guitar from a stunning guitar virtuoso, Claude Bourbon.
Claude Bourbon has French and Swiss roots. His instruments are guitar and voice. His music is rooted in multiple traditions – blues, jazz, folk, Mediterranean, and for good measure classical. (Can we say BACH!)

Claude Bourbon's guitar fingering and arrangements are varied and eloquent.  He has the gift of brilliant sequencing, and the result is  a hypnotic voyage along a river of songs and instrumentals.  He wisely began with a two separate songs to establish his connection with us.  What followed was a series of pieces strung together like a cleverly woven magic carpet.  I felt like I was floating along, all thought swept aside. I was flowing with him from sad to sweet to ironic and on to another dimension.  Some songs are in English, some in French, and within each there is rhythmic dance among the words.  He plays with consonant sounds, and his tone is sometimes like that of a lover whispering in your ear.  Other times, that tone goes deep and strong to relay important history or solidarity with those who have had similar experiences. Instrumentals provide continued rhythmic and melodic steps on the journey. Each strum or pluck is explicit, yet free flowing.

Claude Bourbon aptly describes himself as a musical artist.  He uses a vast array of music tools to paint a landscape we have all visited either in person or in our dreams."  Mary Pat Cooney – FolkWorks

Event Details:
Doors/Bar Open: 19:00
Music from: 19:30
Event Finish: 22:00

Discover and play at our weekly under 5's Mischief Maker events!

Bring your little ones to Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery for our free, weekly Mischief Maker sessions, specially designed for children under 5 and their grown-ups!

When the Museum and Art Gallery is closed to the public, you and your little ones can enjoy exclusive access to play, explore and make new friends in our unique spaces. From permanent collection interactives in our galleries to playing with a trove of toys in our historic courthouse to the courtyard during the warmer months for outdoor play, there is so much to spark creativity and imagination.

Your children can enjoy playing together with plenty of toys while you connect with a welcoming community of local parents and carers in Petersfield. It's the perfect way to embrace play and build connections in a relaxed, friendly environment.

• Our Mischief Makers sessions are Free to attend but booking is required.
• All children must be accompanied by an adult (18+).
• Maximum of 2 children per adult.
• Please book a free ticket for each attendee (including adults).

How will you tell your story? How do you gather all those ideas buzzing around your head and shape them on to the page?

In this course, suitable for writers of all levels, from begginers to old hands, Will Sutton will guide you through how to work on the nuts and bolts of writing. How do we approach inspiration, character, plot, voice, theme? What techniques can we draw on to generate ideas? How much should we rely on intuition? What kinds of discipline might bring us closer to our writing goals?

This workshop takes place over the course of three weeks (7pm - 9pm):
9th September
16th September
23rd September

Previouse participants feedback:

• The workshop was incredible – it spurred me on. The story’s been with me 30 years, bubbling away, and now I can satisfy that appetite.
• You’ve been an inspiration
• The story’s been with me 30 years, bubbling away, and now I can satisfy that appetite.
• Thoroughly enjoyed our introduction to writing.
• Enjoyed Will’s energy & knowledge – and meeting others​​​​​​​

Discover more about the historic market town of Petersfield and the role that routes and pathways have played in its history.

Embark on a captivating journey through the history of Petersfield. Immerse yourself in the tales of a town that has evolved over 1,000 years, from its humble origins as a small settlement at the crossroads of ancient trackways to the vibrant market town it proudly stands as today.

We will meet outside of Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery and will make our way through the streets of the town, guided by our expert and friendly narrator who is ready to share insights and answer your questions along the way. Our walking route is fully accessible to ensure everyone can partake in this event.

Discover where history lingers in the architecture, streets and landmarks of Petersfield, connecting the dots between its storied past and present. This immersive experience is not just a stroll through time; it's an opportunity to deepen your understanding of the town's evolution and appreciate the enduring traces of history that surround you—if you know where to look.

Please wear weather appropriate clothing.
We endeavour to lead our walks in all weather, but if we do need to cancel due to dangerous weather we will be in contact as soon as possible with an alternative date.

Meet the Booming Lovelies! Fresh from performing at the Farnham and Cranleigh Literary Festivals. Ladies of a certain age, poetically primed and eager to charm with verses on everything from nostalgia for the last century to lost loves, the menopause, gin and the complexities of modern life. All welcome – there’s something for everyone - so relax and enjoy a wonderful performance. “Poignant, charming and laugh out loud funny! A real triumph!”

Event Details:
Doors/Bar Open: 19:00
Performance Starts: 19:30 

The Women of Lockerbie by Deborah Brevoort
Reading by arrangement with Ki Agency Ltd

'Pan Am Flight 103 was last seen in a fireball over Scotland’

It is exactly seven years after the deadliest terrorist attack in Britain: the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie. Bereaved American couple Maddie and Bill visit the Scottish town for the first time in a bid to finally put the past behind them.

The women of Lockerbie have set up the Laundry Project - they want to wash the 11,000 items of clothing belonging to the victims that are still being held in a warehouse as forensic evidence, and return them to the victims’ families - an act of love and purification. But the US Government is proving uncooperative. 

At midnight on the 21st December 1995, these stories collide with pathos, compassion and humour in this powerful script. ‘Hatred will not have the last word in Lockerbie.’

LynchPin Theatre returns to Petersfield Museum with a reading of The Women of Lockerbie, winner of the Onassis International Playwriting Competition’s Silver Medal, and the Kennedy Centre’s New American Plays award. LynchPin performed The Women of Lockerbie at the Electric Theatre, Guildford, in 2012, and has given readings of the play in London and the South East.

‘Who would have thought that a group of actors, dressed in black, sitting in a semi-circle on a bare stage could make a play reading so dramatic, so riveting and almost unbearably moving?’ Hugh Steadman Williams, playwright

‘A beautifully constructed and nuanced exploration of grief - a play of utmost subtlety and depth. Witnessing how the trauma shattered the lives of some, while strengthening others into fierce fighters, this moving play about overwhelming pain and the unexpected path to forgiveness is a rare jewel among fictional accounts of real-life atrocity, badly needed in today's world of global terrorism.’ Marina Cantacuzino, The Forgiveness Project

Reviews from other productions of The Women of Lockerbie:

‘Playwright Brevoort has a gift for high poetry and her descriptions of the day when death came raining down on Scotland are impressively moving’  Time Out

‘The play has the power to move an audience to new hope in a world witnessing continual acts of revenge and hatred.’ The Sydney Morning Herald

‘This finely-honed play has the formal beauty of a Greek tragedy, where not a minute is wasted in verbiage – where you are gripped from the opening moments and not released until the end.’  The Green Left Weekly

‘A moving, thoughtful exploration of grief’  The New Yorker

‘[A] tightly controlled depiction of collective sorrow’ The Daily Telegraph

Event Details:
Doors/Bar Opens: 19:00
Performance Starts: 19:30
 

Unlock your creativity and refine your drawing skills with our Life Drawing sessions – a time-honoured practice that hones your ability to observe and capture the human form.

Led by an experienced tutor Livvy Stainer, these relaxed and welcoming sessions will guide you through the essentials of life drawing, including proportion, anatomy, composition, line, tone, and perspective. Working from live nude models, you’ll explore a range of timed poses, with expert tips, demonstrations, and guidance to support your progress.

Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced artist, these sessions are designed to help you build confidence, improve hand-eye coordination, and develop your artistic style.

???? No long term commitment, Join us for a one-off session to see if its right for you or multiple sessions for a deeper dive into this essential artistic discipline the choice is yours.

All materials provided – just bring your enthusiasm!

Come join us and celebrate National Poetry Day with International poet Raine Geoghegan, poet & lecturer Amanda Garrie and, Award winning poet James Simpson. We'll be sharing Romani poetry and story from the new anthology KIN, published in 2024 with Salmon Poetry Press all accompanied by live music by Simon Callow. 

Join our Head of Collections and Exhibitions, Louise Weller, for an exclusive tour of *Where the Light Falls*, a quietly powerful exhibition drawn from the remarkable photographic archive of Winifred Joseph.

Explore how Joseph’s intimate portraits and countryside scenes offer a window into rural Hampshire life during the early 20th century – capturing friendships, family, and the shaping of a modern identity. The tour will reflect on Joseph’s role as both observer and participant, her artistic sensibility, and the broader cultural context of amateur photography during the interwar years.

Curator Tours – What to Expect:

– A guided walk through the exhibition with insight into its curation

– A closer look at key themes, locations, and selected photographs

– A 45-minute, conversation-led session offering a personal and reflective perspective on the archive and its relevance today

Booking essential.

This one-man show informs, educates but above all entertains about radio’s first moments. Enjoy tales, clips and re-enactments of the earliest landmark broadcasts: the first drama, music, comedy, sports, children’s programme + much more – researched, written and performed by British Comedy Award-winning writer (Miranda, Not Going Out), comedian + broadcast historian Paul Kerensa.

A sequel of sorts to Paul’s 2022 tour The First Broadcast: The Battle for the Beeb in 1922, this ‘stand-up history’ show brings back to life forgotten pioneers – from Britain’s first DJ Gertrude Donisthorpe (spinning discs in a field during WWI), to the BBC’s first children’s character (Susan the blue cat with yellow spots). It’s a fascinating, fact filled but above all FUN tale, showing how we got to now.

With no recordings from the 1920s, we’ll recreate key moments, inc. the first drama The Truth About Father Christmas (recently rediscovered by Paul at the British Library for the first time in nearly a century) and the first political debate (sparking the BBC’s first controversy, foreshadowing the issues for today’s BBC).

Hear the BBC’s first song, the influential first outside broadcast and the bawdy tale of the launch of Savoy Hill. After a Q&A, Paul’s new novel Auntie and Uncles: The Bizarre Birth of the BBC can be available. In this age of doubt over the BBC’s future, we’ll seek to understand the present by looking at the past answering questions like: Why the half-hour programme length? How did the first allegation of BBC bias pre-date the BBC? How was the BBC effectively pirate at first, unlicensed for the first two months?

WRITTEN, RESEARCHED + PERFORMED BY:

Paul Kerensa has written for TV shows inc. Top Gear, Buble at the BBC, Royal Variety Show and TFI Friday and radio shows inc. The Now Show, The News Quiz and Dead Ringers. He’s a regular on BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show’s ‘Pause For Thought’ and has presented BBC Radio Sussex/Surrey’s Sunday Breakfast.

As a performer, Paul has performed over 3,000 stand-up gigs, inc. The Royal Albert Hall, The Comedy Store + Montreal Comedy Festivals. He won ITV’s Take the Mike Award and was a finalist in the BBC New Comedy Awards. As a broadcast historian, he presents the five-star-rated The British Broadcasting Century Podcast, has presented at media history conferences and advised on BBC documentaries.

“A brilliant writer, fantastic communicator, deep thinker, philosopher & extremely decent bloke.” – CHRIS EVANS

“Top comic, top writer.” – LEE MACK

"As effortless a writer as he is a performer." – THE STAGE

“Paul has a brilliant way of bringing these stories to life. I’ve worked in radio for decades but didn’t know any of this tale of how broadcasting began.” – review of The British Broadcasting Century Podcast

Enjoy an evening of foot-stomping music with the return of one of our favourite folk trio's 'Vicar's Crackpipe'! 

Join us for a captivating evening of live music with the amazing Vicar's Crackpipe! Back by popular demand, they will be playing a selection of traditional and original folk music on guitar, fiddle, accordion, mandolin, whistle and Cajon the talented trio will get you up clapping, stomping and dancing along in the wonderful setting of our courthouse. 

Event Details:
Doors/Bar Open: 19:30
Performance from: 20:00
Event Finish: approx. 22:00

Step back in time and explore early photography by making your very own pinhole camera!

Inspired by our exhibition *Where the Light Falls: Winifred Joseph’s Rural Archive 1917–1939*, this hands-on workshop invites families to discover how images were captured before digital cameras. Led by an experienced artist educator, you’ll create, experiment, and have fun together while learning something new.

A free, creative session for curious kids and their grown-ups.

All materials provided.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Suitable for ages 7+.

 

Entertain your little ones with our spooktacular Toddler Takeover Day! Get your groove on at the Grave Rave disco, hear a spooky tale from Simon Scarecrow, create monstrous creations and much more!

Please note that all children must be accompanied by an adult.

Toddler Takeovers:
Toddler Takeovers are an exciting way to explore our spaces in a fun, exciting and friendly way. Held on a Monday when the Museum and Art Gallery is closed to the general public these specially tailored days are designed to introduce your little mischief maker to the world of museum's and art galleries in a wholly child friendly way! This day is just for you and your little ones so we encourage play, noise, dance and creativity in an environment that often seems the opposite of all these things!

As Halloween approaches, join us on a ghost walk around the town as we uncover stories of things that go bump in the night. 

From marble-playing ghost children to a Civil War hanging, enjoy looking at the grizzlier side of Petersfield.

Our walks start and finish outside the entrance to the Museum. Dogs are welcome.

As Halloween approaches, join us on a ghost walk around the town as we uncover stories of things that go bump in the night. 

From marble-playing ghost children to a Civil War hanging, enjoy looking at the grizzlier side of Petersfield.

Our walks start and finish outside the entrance to the Museum. Dogs are welcome.

Join our Head of Collections and Exhibitions, Louise Weller, for an exclusive tour of *Where the Light Falls*, a quietly powerful exhibition drawn from the remarkable photographic archive of Winifred Joseph.

Explore how Joseph’s intimate portraits and countryside scenes offer a window into rural Hampshire life during the early 20th century – capturing friendships, family, and the shaping of a modern identity. The tour will reflect on Joseph’s role as both observer and participant, her artistic sensibility, and the broader cultural context of amateur photography during the interwar years.

Curator Tours – What to Expect:

– A guided walk through the exhibition with insight into its curation

– A closer look at key themes, locations, and selected photographs

– A 45-minute, conversation-led session offering a personal and reflective perspective on the archive and its relevance today

Booking essential.

Join Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery as we commemorate the lives of the men and women from the town that gave their lives in both the First and Second World War. This walk visits the last known addresses of some of those whose names adorn the towns cenotaph and some of those who do not appear and share their stories from medal winners to nurses and reflect on those that they left behind.  

Additional information: 

This walk takes place on hard surfaces with short stops along the way making them accessible to most. 
The walk starts and finishes at the front of the Museum. 
The walk will continue in all weather unless unsafe to do so. 

Back by popular demand Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery are excited to welcome A. D. Scruffs back to the Courthouse!

A.D. Scruffs is a Soul, Roots & Americana band hailing from Bristol, with a foot-stomping collection of ear-worm-infested originals and a storming stage presence sure to captivate any audience!

About the Venue:
Join us for a one-of-a-kind backdrop for live music at our historic courthouse venue. Perfect for an intimate concert, we specialise in acoustic, folk, indie, and genre-fusion singers and bands to bring you the best experience possible. Get there early to grab the best seat in the house!

Sip, socialise, and enjoy the evening of music with the convenience of a fully licenced bar. Our wide range of beverages ensures there's something for everyone.

Event Details:
Doors & Bar Open: 7.30pm
Music from: 8pm
Fully licensed bar open during and throughout the performance

New to Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery! Enjoy a mesmorising evening of live music with Chris Cleverley.

‘Dream-Folk’ songwriter Chris Cleverley was born under a solstice moon, in the honeysuckle mysticism of a late 80s Midsummer; quiet and curious, saturnine and shy. 

A true guitar-man, his breathtaking fingerstyle technique dances above lush ambient soundscapes, drawing comparisons ranging from Lo-fi American Greats, Elliott Smith & Sufjan Stevens to UK guitar royalty John Martyn & Nic Jones; a curious tapestry weaved from the hazy psychedelia of the 60s folk revival and the soulful oblivion of the 90s Pacific Northwest

With replenishing calm and warm humour, this unique one-man live show occupies the space between concert performance and yoga nidra meditation; plunging audiences head first into a revitalising journey that promises to leave them feeling that little bit more wholesome than when they arrived.

"Rather Lovely Electro-Folk" - Radcliffe & Maconie - BBC 6 MUSIC

"The feel of Elliott Smith and Sufjan Stevens" ★★★★ - Scottish Daily Express

"Frighteningly brilliant works" - The Daily Star

 Event Details:
Doors/Bar Open: 19:30
Music from: 20:00
Fully licensed bar open during and throughout the performance

Get crafty and design your own mini waistcoat using recycled and reclaimed materials, inspired by our *Waistcoats – A Tailored History* exhibition. Led by an experienced Art tutor, this fun, hands-on workshop is a chance for families to explore their creativity together in a relaxed, supportive setting. All materials are provided, and no experience is needed – just bring your imagination!

A free drop-in activity for creative kids and their grown-ups.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Reccomended for ages 7+ (but all are welcome).
 

Discover and play at our weekly under 5's Mischief Maker events!

Bring your little ones to Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery for our free, weekly Mischief Maker sessions, specially designed for children under 5 and their grown-ups!

When the Museum and Art Gallery is closed to the public, you and your little ones can enjoy exclusive access to play, explore and make new friends in our unique spaces. From permanent collection interactives in our galleries to playing with a trove of toys in our historic courthouse to the courtyard during the warmer months for outdoor play, there is so much to spark creativity and imagination.

Your children can enjoy playing together with plenty of toys while you connect with a welcoming community of local parents and carers in Petersfield. It's the perfect way to embrace play and build connections in a relaxed, friendly environment.

• Our Mischief Makers sessions are Free to attend but booking is required.
• All children must be accompanied by an adult (18+).
• Maximum of 2 children per adult.
• Please book a free ticket for each attendee (including adults).

Guided lessons with demonstrations, from Livvy Stainer, giving simple tips and tricks on capturing a likeness, accurate proportions, anatomy of the head, expressions, child portraits, flesh tones and much more.

We will be using mainly colour pastels but participants are welcome to work in monochrome or bring any colour medium. Some basic art materials will be available but participants are encouraged to bring their own equipment and materials. 

This course can be booked in a 4 week or 8 week block:
Block 1: 16th September, 23rd September, 7th October and 14th October (£70.00)
Block 2: 28th October, 4th November, 11th November, 25th November (£70.00)
Book for all 8 weeks for the discounted price of £120.00

Discover and play at our weekly under 5's Mischief Maker events!

Bring your little ones to Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery for our free, weekly Mischief Maker sessions, specially designed for children under 5 and their grown-ups!

When the Museum and Art Gallery is closed to the public, you and your little ones can enjoy exclusive access to play, explore and make new friends in our unique spaces. From permanent collection interactives in our galleries to playing with a trove of toys in our historic courthouse to the courtyard during the warmer months for outdoor play, there is so much to spark creativity and imagination.

Your children can enjoy playing together with plenty of toys while you connect with a welcoming community of local parents and carers in Petersfield. It's the perfect way to embrace play and build connections in a relaxed, friendly environment.

• Our Mischief Makers sessions are Free to attend but booking is required.
• All children must be accompanied by an adult (18+).
• Maximum of 2 children per adult.
• Please book a free ticket for each attendee (including adults).

Experiment. Explore. Write.
This hands-on workshop is all about trying out new techniques to unlock your creativity. Use your writer’s notebook as a space to play with ideas, gather inspiration, and develop the seeds of poems, stories, plays, novels—or whatever you want to write next.

Led by experienced writer and workshop leader Christine Lawrence, this session offers a springboard for new writing in any genre.

Discover and play at our weekly under 5's Mischief Maker events!

Bring your little ones to Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery for our free, weekly Mischief Maker sessions, specially designed for children under 5 and their grown-ups!

When the Museum and Art Gallery is closed to the public, you and your little ones can enjoy exclusive access to play, explore and make new friends in our unique spaces. From permanent collection interactives in our galleries to playing with a trove of toys in our historic courthouse to the courtyard during the warmer months for outdoor play, there is so much to spark creativity and imagination.

Your children can enjoy playing together with plenty of toys while you connect with a welcoming community of local parents and carers in Petersfield. It's the perfect way to embrace play and build connections in a relaxed, friendly environment.

• Our Mischief Makers sessions are Free to attend but booking is required.
• All children must be accompanied by an adult (18+).
• Maximum of 2 children per adult.
• Please book a free ticket for each attendee (including adults).

Discover how to create vivid, immersive settings that leap off the page. In this fun and practical workshop, you’ll explore how to use all five senses to add depth, texture, and atmosphere to your writing.

Whether you're working on fiction, poetry, or memoir, this session will help you craft settings your readers can truly step into.

Discover and play at our weekly under 5's Mischief Maker events!

Bring your little ones to Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery for our free, weekly Mischief Maker sessions, specially designed for children under 5 and their grown-ups!

When the Museum and Art Gallery is closed to the public, you and your little ones can enjoy exclusive access to play, explore and make new friends in our unique spaces. From permanent collection interactives in our galleries to playing with a trove of toys in our historic courthouse to the courtyard during the warmer months for outdoor play, there is so much to spark creativity and imagination.

Your children can enjoy playing together with plenty of toys while you connect with a welcoming community of local parents and carers in Petersfield. It's the perfect way to embrace play and build connections in a relaxed, friendly environment.

• Our Mischief Makers sessions are Free to attend but booking is required.
• All children must be accompanied by an adult (18+).
• Maximum of 2 children per adult.
• Please book a free ticket for each attendee (including adults).

Unlock your memories and begin to shape the stories only you can tell. This friendly, supportive workshop offers practical techniques to help you access and write about your own life experiences.

Whether you’re just starting out or already working on a memoir, this is a chance to explore the moments that matter—and bring them to the page.

Discover and play at our weekly under 5's Mischief Maker events!

Bring your little ones to Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery for our free, weekly Mischief Maker sessions, specially designed for children under 5 and their grown-ups!

When the Museum and Art Gallery is closed to the public, you and your little ones can enjoy exclusive access to play, explore and make new friends in our unique spaces. From permanent collection interactives in our galleries to playing with a trove of toys in our historic courthouse to the courtyard during the warmer months for outdoor play, there is so much to spark creativity and imagination.

Your children can enjoy playing together with plenty of toys while you connect with a welcoming community of local parents and carers in Petersfield. It's the perfect way to embrace play and build connections in a relaxed, friendly environment.

• Our Mischief Makers sessions are Free to attend but booking is required.
• All children must be accompanied by an adult (18+).
• Maximum of 2 children per adult.
• Please book a free ticket for each attendee (including adults).

Discover and play at our weekly under 5's Mischief Maker events!

Bring your little ones to Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery for our free, weekly Mischief Maker sessions, specially designed for children under 5 and their grown-ups!

When the Museum and Art Gallery is closed to the public, you and your little ones can enjoy exclusive access to play, explore and make new friends in our unique spaces. From permanent collection interactives in our galleries to playing with a trove of toys in our historic courthouse to the courtyard during the warmer months for outdoor play, there is so much to spark creativity and imagination.

Your children can enjoy playing together with plenty of toys while you connect with a welcoming community of local parents and carers in Petersfield. It's the perfect way to embrace play and build connections in a relaxed, friendly environment.

• Our Mischief Makers sessions are Free to attend but booking is required.
• All children must be accompanied by an adult (18+).
• Maximum of 2 children per adult.
• Please book a free ticket for each attendee (including adults).

Discover and play at our weekly under 5's Mischief Maker events!

Bring your little ones to Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery for our free, weekly Mischief Maker sessions, specially designed for children under 5 and their grown-ups!

When the Museum and Art Gallery is closed to the public, you and your little ones can enjoy exclusive access to play, explore and make new friends in our unique spaces. From permanent collection interactives in our galleries to playing with a trove of toys in our historic courthouse to the courtyard during the warmer months for outdoor play, there is so much to spark creativity and imagination.

Your children can enjoy playing together with plenty of toys while you connect with a welcoming community of local parents and carers in Petersfield. It's the perfect way to embrace play and build connections in a relaxed, friendly environment.

• Our Mischief Makers sessions are Free to attend but booking is required.
• All children must be accompanied by an adult (18+).
• Maximum of 2 children per adult.
• Please book a free ticket for each attendee (including adults).

Discover and play at our weekly under 5's Mischief Maker events!

Bring your little ones to Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery for our free, weekly Mischief Maker sessions, specially designed for children under 5 and their grown-ups!

When the Museum and Art Gallery is closed to the public, you and your little ones can enjoy exclusive access to play, explore and make new friends in our unique spaces. From permanent collection interactives in our galleries to playing with a trove of toys in our historic courthouse to the courtyard during the warmer months for outdoor play, there is so much to spark creativity and imagination.

Your children can enjoy playing together with plenty of toys while you connect with a welcoming community of local parents and carers in Petersfield. It's the perfect way to embrace play and build connections in a relaxed, friendly environment.

• Our Mischief Makers sessions are Free to attend but booking is required.
• All children must be accompanied by an adult (18+).
• Maximum of 2 children per adult.
• Please book a free ticket for each attendee (including adults).

Get creative with cardboard and craft your very own camera using recycled boxes and materials!

Inspired by our photography exhibition *Where the Light Falls*, this hands-on workshop is perfect for budding young makers aged 7 and up. Led by our expert cardboard crafters, you’ll design and build a fun, eco-friendly camera model while exploring how cameras work.

A free, imaginative activity for children and their grown-ups to enjoy together.
All materials provided.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Suitable for all abilities, suggested for ages 7+ (but all are welcome).

Discover and play at our weekly under 5's Mischief Maker events!

Bring your little ones to Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery for our free, weekly Mischief Maker sessions, specially designed for children under 5 and their grown-ups!

When the Museum and Art Gallery is closed to the public, you and your little ones can enjoy exclusive access to play, explore and make new friends in our unique spaces. From permanent collection interactives in our galleries to playing with a trove of toys in our historic courthouse to the courtyard during the warmer months for outdoor play, there is so much to spark creativity and imagination.

Your children can enjoy playing together with plenty of toys while you connect with a welcoming community of local parents and carers in Petersfield. It's the perfect way to embrace play and build connections in a relaxed, friendly environment.

• Our Mischief Makers sessions are Free to attend but booking is required.
• All children must be accompanied by an adult (18+).
• Maximum of 2 children per adult.
• Please book a free ticket for each attendee (including adults).

Join our Head of Collections and Exhibitions, Louise Weller, for an exclusive tour of *Where the Light Falls*, a quietly powerful exhibition drawn from the remarkable photographic archive of Winifred Joseph.

Explore how Joseph’s intimate portraits and countryside scenes offer a window into rural Hampshire life during the early 20th century – capturing friendships, family, and the shaping of a modern identity. The tour will reflect on Joseph’s role as both observer and participant, her artistic sensibility, and the broader cultural context of amateur photography during the interwar years.

Curator Tours – What to Expect:

– A guided walk through the exhibition with insight into its curation

– A closer look at key themes, locations, and selected photographs

– A 45-minute, conversation-led session offering a personal and reflective perspective on the archive and its relevance today

Booking essential.

Get into the holiday spirit and join us for a magical festive music from Alder Valley Brass and lend your voice to fill our courtyard with the sound of carols. Enjoy the wonderful atmosphere of the season as your caroling echoes through the Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery courtyard. Be sure to bundle up, and to keep you warm throughout the event, mince pies and mulled wine are available for purchase at the Coffee Shop.

Blankets will be available.

Event Details:
Doors/Bar Open: 16:30pm
Music From: 17:00pm

Please note that this is an outdoor event and will be subject the weather. Please see our Terms and Conditions for full details for adverse weather conditions.

Discover and play at our weekly under 5's Mischief Maker events!

Bring your little ones to Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery for our free, weekly Mischief Maker sessions, specially designed for children under 5 and their grown-ups!

When the Museum and Art Gallery is closed to the public, you and your little ones can enjoy exclusive access to play, explore and make new friends in our unique spaces. From permanent collection interactives in our galleries to playing with a trove of toys in our historic courthouse to the courtyard during the warmer months for outdoor play, there is so much to spark creativity and imagination.

Your children can enjoy playing together with plenty of toys while you connect with a welcoming community of local parents and carers in Petersfield. It's the perfect way to embrace play and build connections in a relaxed, friendly environment.

• Our Mischief Makers sessions are Free to attend but booking is required.
• All children must be accompanied by an adult (18+).
• Maximum of 2 children per adult.
• Please book a free ticket for each attendee (including adults).

Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery is delighted to welcome Adam and Fleur, a dynamic vocal duo known for their heartfelt harmonies and versatile performances. You may have seen them on stage with the Petersfield Theatre Group, but this special evening offers something more intimate and personal.

Set in the unique and atmospheric surroundings of our Courtyard Gallery, Adam and Fleur will perform a beautifully balanced mix of acoustic and upbeat tracks. Their set spans pop, musical theatre, swing, and a sprinkle of festive favourites—each song brought to life through emotive vocals and a warm connection with the audience.

Join us for a captivating musical journey in one of Petersfield’s most characterful venues.

Fully lisenced bar is available.

Doors/Bar Open: 19:00
Music from: 19:30

Discover and play at our weekly under 5's Mischief Maker events!

Bring your little ones to Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery for our free, weekly Mischief Maker sessions, specially designed for children under 5 and their grown-ups!

When the Museum and Art Gallery is closed to the public, you and your little ones can enjoy exclusive access to play, explore and make new friends in our unique spaces. From permanent collection interactives in our galleries to playing with a trove of toys in our historic courthouse to the courtyard during the warmer months for outdoor play, there is so much to spark creativity and imagination.

Your children can enjoy playing together with plenty of toys while you connect with a welcoming community of local parents and carers in Petersfield. It's the perfect way to embrace play and build connections in a relaxed, friendly environment.

• Our Mischief Makers sessions are Free to attend but booking is required.
• All children must be accompanied by an adult (18+).
• Maximum of 2 children per adult.
• Please book a free ticket for each attendee (including adults).

A festive morning of fun for under 5s and their grown-ups

Join us for a joyful Christmas edition of our popular Toddler Takeover! Specially designed for under 5s and their families, this relaxed museum-wide event offers a playful mix of seasonal activities for little ones to explore.

Enjoy:

• Festive crafts to make and take home
• Dasher’s Dance Disco in the Courthouse
• Winter-themed play in our courtyard
• A gentle story time with Father Christmas, followed by a chance for a photo

Please note: This is not a grotto experience. Father Christmas will be sharing a short story and available for relaxed photo opportunities only.

What is a Toddler Takeover?

Our Toddler Takeovers are exciting, child-led days that open up the Museum and Art Gallery just for families with under 5s. Held on Mondays when we’re closed to the general public, these sessions invite you and your little ones to explore our spaces in a fun, friendly and welcoming way.

We encourage play, noise, creativity and movement—in an environment that often feels the opposite! These events are designed to help your young mischief maker feel at home in a museum setting, with activities carefully tailored to suit their age and energy.

Toddler Takeovers are part of Mischief Makers, our wider early years programme supporting playful, meaningful experiences for under 5s all year round.

Get into the festive spirit with our Creative Saturday Christmas workshop!

Join us for a hands-on crafting session where families can design and decorate their own, 3 dimensional, cardboard Christmas trees—perfect for adding some homemade cheer to your mantelpiece, windowsill, or even your toy shelf. We’ll provide all the materials you need (and plenty of inspiration), from recycled cardboard and colourful paper to glitter, pom-poms, and more.

This relaxed, drop-in session is led by our friendly team and designed for all ages to enjoy together—no experience needed, just a sense of fun!

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Spaces are limited—book ahead to avoid disappointment, or pop in on the day if available.

About Creative Saturdays:

Creative Saturdays are our monthly, hands-on workshops designed especially for families. Inspired by the museum’s exhibitions, collections, and seasonal themes, each session offers a different activity—from painting and collage to sculpture and craft.

Led by our friendly team, these relaxed drop-in workshops are a chance for children and their grown-ups to explore, make, and play together. No experience is necessary—just come ready to get stuck in!

All aboard for a magical Christmas Eve! Join us for a special, free, screening of The Polar Express (U) as a festive thank you to our wonderful visitors and community. Get cosy, settle in and enjoy this heart-warming holiday classic with the whole family.

Hot chocolate and festive treats will be available to purchase from the dining cart – also known as The Coffee Shop!

This is a free event, but booking is essential to reserve your place. Suitable for all ages. Pyjamas optional, festive spirit encouraged!