Our current exhibitions
The Snowman™
5 October 2024 – 12 January 2025
In 1978 Raymond Briggs’ story of The Snowman™ was published. The book was narrated entirely through beautifully dreamlike hand-drawn pictures, capturing the innocence and wonder of childhood. In 1982 the story was adapted for the small screen and has been shown at Christmas every year since. The award-winning film has become an integral part of the festive period and is enjoyed by children and adults alike.
The museum is thrilled to present some of the original hand-drawn cels and celluloid sheets used in the TV adaptation, as well as a facsimile of the original manuscript, and a selection of the early books. There is dressing-up for the little ones, a reading corner, and other activities for children.
© Snowman Enterprises Limited 2024
Please be aware that the exhibition features a flying snowman (which is slightly noisy), the soundtrack to the film playing constantly, and a rotating light that projects snowflakes onto the wall and ceiling.
Wild Hitchin
19 November 2024 – 19 January 2025
The ‘wild’ is all around us. This community exhibition is formed from the contributions of many people, who all love nature. Throughout the exhibition participants have highlighted some of their favourite wild places, and some of the plants, animals and amazing landscapes you can see, just beyond your front door. Carrying the title ‘Wild Hitchin’, the exhibition uses Hitchin as a central starting place and looks at areas both inside and outside of town. It takes you on a journey to show you some sites within a few miles of Hitchin town centre that you may like to explore in your own time, and perhaps even discover a wild place you were unaware of!
This exhibition is upstairs in The Arches, part of the Terrace Gallery.
Future exhibitions
For upcoming exhibitions, please see here.
Museum Talks
For more information and to book tickets click here to go to Art Tickets, have a look at the events on our Facebook page or ask at the Museum reception and we can book it for you.
Are you part of a local group or society?
We offer a number of bookable talks given by our expert museum staff. The talks need to be pre-booked and cost £65. Talks can be held at the Museum or at your own venue; if your venue is outside the district, we have to charge travelling expenses.
They can be for up to 40 people. The talks usually last an hour and can be daytime or evening.
It is also possible to arrange online talks using platforms such as Zoom. Please ask for further details.
For more information or to book a talk please email Rebecca Barkus.
To see a full list of available talks, please click here.