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This March, step behind the original façade of the historic Doncaster Girls' High School. Journey through Doncaster’s past as a Roman settlement, market town, transport hub and industrial powerhouse. Enjoy a range of events, exhibitions and talks and learn something new!
Richard Johnson: Gifts from the Glacier
2 March – 27 April
Thwaites Glacier in the Antarctic is Earth’s widest glacier and the most unstable. This glacier is the single largest contributor to rising seas, a key driver of flooding in the UK. Local artist Richard Johnson has worked with scientists from British Antarctic Survey to make paintings of the glacier as seen from space. Richard has also worked with artists with learning disabilities from Artworks South Yorkshire. Together they have used ancient ice from the glacier itself to make a panoramic frieze of Thwaites that will be premiered at the exhibition. Supported by Arts Council England.
1984-85 Miners' Strike: A Year in the Life of our Mining Communities
2 March - 1 September
This exhibition, created by a group of local people, showcases objects from the Heritage Doncaster collections alongside items loaned by members of our communities. Commemorating the 40th anniversary of the miners’ strike, this exhibition tells the stories of strikes across Doncaster, the impact on the people of Doncaster, and considers how the effects of the strikes are still felt today.
 By kind permission of Stephen Hamilton
Feel Good Friday
Friday 1 March, 10am - 12 noon
Enjoy a cuppa and a catch up. Feel Good Friday is a chance to stop and take notice of art and history. This session is themed on Doncaster Love Stories. There'll be object handling and a craft activity.
Feel Good Friday is aimed at adults and takes place on the first Friday of each month. Sessions will have a different theme each month.
Free. Book your place.
To find out more email us
Adult & Crafts: Easter Egg Painting
Monday 11 March, 6.30pm - 8.00pm
Unleash your creativity at our relaxed adult craft session. Chat with your friends and paint ceramic eggs for your home décor!.
Ticket: £12.50
Over 18s only. Tickets are inclusive all materials and refreshments.
Find out more and book your ticket on our event page or visit the Danum Gallery, Library and Museum.
Lunchtime Spotlights
Want to learn something new on your lunch break?
Join us for our free lunchtime spotlights! These sessions are a fantastic wellbeing break in the middle of your day. The curators at the Danum Gallery, Library and Museum will be talking about some of the amazing objects in the collection.
Medieval Chest // Doncaster Museum
Wednesday 6 March 1pm – 1.30pm
Find out more about a fascinating chest in Doncaster Museum’s collection now used as a donation box!
Unusual Objects // Rail Heritage Centre
Tuesday 12 March 1pm – 1.30pm
Discover some of the weird and wonderful objects in the Rail Heritage Centre and how they fit into our rich railway history!
Free. No booking required, just turn up.
Find out more on our website.
Curator Talks
Alewives and Affray
Saturday 23 March 2024, 2pm - 3pm
Explore the fascinating Conisbrough Manor Court Rolls and the insights they offer into the lives of ordinary people across South Yorkshire in medieval and early modern times.
Tickets: £5.00
To book your ticket visit our website or visit the Danum Gallery, Library and Museum.
 Conisbrough Court Roll
Black History in the Coalfields: The Experience of Black Miners
Family Craft & Panel Discussion
Saturday 16 March, 11am - 3pm
Discover the true stories of Black Miners in Doncaster. Get hands-on with family crafts. Enjoy a performance from a local brass band.
Family Craft: 11am-2pm
Panel Discussion: 2-3pm
No booking required for crafts.
To book your free ticket and help us keep track of numbers for the panel discussion visit our event page.
Contact
Email: DGLAMenquiries@doncaster.gov.uk
Tel: 01302 737555
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Opening Times
Monday - Friday: 10am - 5pm
Saturday: 10am - 4pm
Sunday: Closed
Entry to the Danum Gallery, Library and Museum is free!
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