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The Wilson offers an exciting range of temporary exhibitions and collections displays, as well as a varied
programme of events for all. Don’t forget kids go free to exhibitions!
TOURS
Guided Tour of the Arts and Crafts Movement Gallery
TIME 2 - 3PM DATE ALTERNATE THURSDAYS & SATURDAYS
LOCATION THE ARTS & CRAFTS MOVEMENT GALLERY,
THE WILSON PRICE £5
This tour gives visitors a chance to get a more in-depth view of our
world-renowned collection. Whether you are an Arts and Crafts expert
or someone who appreciates beautiful furniture and design, this
tour takes you on a journey through one of the most prolific design
movements in history. Featured designers include William Morris,
Ernest Gimson and more. Tours last 45mins – 1hr
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Group Tours at
The Wilson The Paper Store
Open Archive On the Cover: Arts and
Crafts Bookbinding
Book an exclusive tour for
your group with one of
our knowledgeable gallery
guides. Choose from a Wilson
Insight Tour, where highlights
from the collections will
be selected and discussed
or, alternatively, an Arts &
Crafts Tour that takes you
on a journey through one
of the most prolific design
movements in history. Tours
last 45mins – 1hr, bookable all
year round.
Group price starting at £40 for
groups of 10 and under or £4
per person for groups of 10 or
more. Please contact 01242
237431 for booking and more
information. TIME OPEN DAILY
DATE OPEN UNTIL 31 MARCH
LOCATION THE PAPER STORE,
THE WILSON
PRICE FREE
The Paper Store houses changing
displays from a fascinating
collection of archival items
relating to Edward Adrian Wilson.
Cheltenham’s history, the Arts
and Crafts Movement, the Emery
Walker Library and more. This
year’s Paper Store theme is
Eminent Victorians, including new
acquisitions of the work of Antarctic
explorer Edward Adrian Wilson and
a celebration of his father, museum
founder, Edward Thomas Wilson. TIME OPEN DAILY
DATE OPEN UNTIL 31 MARCH
LOCATION THE PAPER STORE,
THE WILSON
PRICE FREE
An all new display in the Paper
Store from the Emery Walker
Library featuring beautiful book
bindings, the techniques of
making them, from the 19th
and 20th century, and bindings
by Katherine Adams, Douglas
Cockerell and TJ Cobden-
Sanderson.
TOURS
A Window into The Wilson
TIME 2 - 3PM
DATE ALTERNATE THURSDAYS
& SATURDAYS
LOCATION THE WILSON
PRICE £5
This tour gives visitors a
chance to learn more about
Cheltenham’s local history.
From origins of the Art Gallery &
Museum and the development
of the Arts and Crafts collection
to the personal history of the
Wilson family there is much
to explore. Come and join one
of our knowledgeable gallery
guides on a journey through our
fascinating and varied collection. TIME 11AM - 3PM
DATE OPEN DAILY UNTIL
22 JULY
LOCATION GALLERY TWO,
THE WILSON
PRICE PAY-WHAT-YOU-WANT
Discover more about The Wilson
and its collections by taking a
glimpse into the visible store to
explore unexpected objects and
stories that would otherwise be
hidden from view. This exhibition
is an exciting behind-the-scenes
look at some of the processes
involved in looking after the
collections. On Wednesdays and
Fridays come and meet the team
in our open store sessions and
find out more.
Tours last 45mins – 1hr
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EXHIBITION
Guided Tour of The Wilson
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Be Creative
TIME 10AM - 12PM
DATE MONTHLY, SECOND
THURSDAY
LOCATION THE WILSON
PRICE £10
AGE OVER 60
Join our monthly art club for
beginners and improvers.
Explore varied media and engage
in short and long-term projects
led by our expert practitioner.
Build your confidence and
experience in a welcoming
environment. Be Creative is a
great opportunity to socialise
and discuss your own artistic
development. Feel free to bring
your own work along or request
new media to explore.
EXHIBITION
Ingenious Woodwork
TIME OPEN DAILY DATE UNTIL SEPTEMBER
LOCATION ARTS AND CRAFTS MOVEMENT GALLERY, THE WILSON
PRICE FREE
Explore decorative woodworking techniques used by the designers
and makers of the Arts and Crafts Movement. Ingenious Woodwork
focuses on decorative wood carving, intricate inlays and veneers and
freestanding sculpture by designers and makers including Ernest
Gimson, Arthur Simpson, Eric Sharpe and William Simmonds.
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