Join celebrated local artist Chas Jacobs for a 90 minute crash-course in watercolour painting at the City Museum. A sketch book, brush and set of paints are included in the activity price. Ideal for adults and children aged 7+. 

Monday 3rd August  -  starting at 10:30am or 1:30pm
Monday 24th August  -  starting at 10:30am or 1:30pm

Tickets £12.50  -  BOOK ONLINE or get your advance tickets from the City Museum shop. 

Please note that child ticket holders can be accompanied by a non-painting adult at no extra charge, but space is limited so please let us know if you wish to do this at the time of the booking.

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. The theme for 2026 is Everyday Lives, so you can expect our little Cottage Museum to be the star of the show this autumn.

Heritage Open Days will return 11-20 September 2026.

Find out more on the Heritage Open Days website.