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Drop into the King's Own Royal Regimental gallery at Lancaster City Museum for hands-on 'show & tell' sessions with equipment from different eras.
These sessions are included with standard museum admission. Suitable for all ages, no need to book.
Upcoming events:
Great War Society special event - WW1 equipment.
- Saturday 3 October - 10:30am to 3:30pm - Lancaster City Museum
Drop into the Cottage Museum during this year's Light Up Lancaster festival for a magical evening experience:
The Cottage by Candlelight
FREE admission, suitable for all ages, no need to book.
One day only!
- Friday 6 November - 5pm to 8pm - Cottage Museum
Did you know that thousands of archaeological objects are discovered by ordinary people every year?
Have you found something while metal detecting, beach-combing, mudlarking, or just gardening or walking the dog? The Portable Antiquities Scheme can help to identify and record your finds.
Finds Liaison Officers will be visiting Lancaster City Museum several times in 2026:
- Friday 13 March
- Friday 12 June
- Friday 11 September
- Friday 11 December
Book your appointment now: Eventbrite | Lancashire & Cumbria Finds Liaison Days
Or find out more about meeting with a Finds Liaison Officer on the PAS website.
England’s largest festival of history and culture takes place every September.
Hundreds of venues across the country organise special events or offer free admission. Our museums have taken part in various ways over the years. It's all over for 2026, but watch this space to find out what we'll do in 2027!
Find out more on the Heritage Open Days website.
