Stunning Ichthyosaurs and Ammonites from a series of workshops delivered by Darrell Wakelam this summer at Lyme Regis Museum. Here are just some of the images created by our creative museum visitors and artist Darrell Wakelam this summer. Our programme of free drop in sessions has been great fun, here is just a selection of… READ MORE
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Fantastic fossil fish made by Darrell Wakelam
Fantastic fossil fish made by Darrell Wakelam and our lovely museum visitors this May bank holiday weekend. Lots of sticking, gluing and painting by all those who took part to create these fine 3-D beasts. The finished fish will be on display in our education room for the rest of May, so do come along… READ MORE
JOB VACANCY: Operation and Volunteer COORDINATOR
Two days a week (including Sunday) £9.30 an hour Please download the Job Description here. Please email letter of application and CV to bhouseago@lymeregismuseum.co.uk Closing date: December 5th
PRESS RELEASE: Volunteer for the Front of House Team
Lyme Regis Museum would like to hear from enthusiastic people who love Lyme and its history who would be interested in joining the team of volunteers who welcome visitors at the front desk. Museum Director David Tucker said “Experience isn’t necessary, it’s more important that you enjoy meeting people and have a positive and friendly… READ MORE
PRESS RELEASE: Post-war Cinema Programmes in New Display
A collection of over 100 original Regent Cinema programmes dating from 1948 to 1955, found in impeccable condition at a flat in Rickmansworth last year, are now the subject of a fascinating new display at Lyme Regis Museum. With an emphasis on British films, from the covers to advertising and classic photo stills, the programmes… READ MORE
PRESS RELEASE: Museum seeks new team of Volunteer Gallery Guides
Lyme Regis Museum is looking for enthusiastic people who love Lyme and its history, to help bring their newly refurbished galleries to life as Volunteer Gallery Guides. Museum Director David Tucker said “We’re looking for a new team of Volunteer Gallery Guides to play the important role of unlocking the museum’s world-class collections for visitors… READ MORE
PRESS RELEASE: Kids Takeover the Museum!
On the 17 November over 50 young people from The Woodroffe School and St Michael’s Primary School ‘took over’ Lyme Regis Museum for the day. The students participated in a range of activities inspired by the museum’s collections, as part of the Kids in Museums national Takeover Day event. Takeover Day is a celebration… READ MORE
PRESS RELEASE: Sir David Attenborough Guest of Honour at Museum Inauguration Ceremony
Lyme Regis Museum was honoured today to welcome its most famous patron, Sir David Attenborough, to lead a special inauguration ceremony for the Mary Anning Wing, the new extension which opened in July. In a speech to over 200 museum supporters and funders, Sir David emphasised the importance of Lyme Regis to the development of… READ MORE
PRESS RELEASE: Lyme Regis Museum is Open!
Yesterday morning at 10.00am the museum opened its doors to the public following the building of a brand-new extension, the Mary Anning Wing. The new wing brings the museum up to date with improved visitor facilities including a lift, a new classroom and learning space, a brand new interactive fossil gallery and the most stunning… READ MORE
Opening Ceremony Held with a Special Thank You to Volunteers and Supporters
Yesterday at 2.30pm, we held an opening ceremony in the museum square with Tracy Chevalier and special guests Sylvia Oliver, our longest serving volunteer, and Anna Lovich who made the very first donation to the project. The ceremony was a celebration of the reopening of Lyme Regis Museum and an opportunity to thank all those… READ MORE