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Danum Gallery, Library and Museum
Discover the Highlights of the Art Collection, the history of the Borough Charters and much more at the Danum Gallery, Library and Museum!
Enjoy the Danum Gallery, Library and Museum this July.
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Adult Events
Lunchtime Spotlights: Highlights of the Art Collection
*Wednesday 3 July, 1pm - 1.30pm*
Join our curators for free lunchtime spotlight talks exploring some of the amazing objects in our collection. Take a whistle stop tour of some of the most important artworks in the Heritage Doncaster collection. Free, no booking required.* *Just drop in.
Lunchtime Spotlights are a great way to learn something new on your lunchbreak.
Art Gallery
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*Author Talk: Sharon Bennett Connolly*
*Saturday 6 July, 11am - 12pm*
Join best-selling author Sharon Bennett Connolly as she discusses her new book Women of the Anarchy. Find out more about the women at the centre of the 19-year civil war known as the Anarchy.
Free, booking required.
Book your ticket on the *Heritage Doncaster website [
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Sharon Bennett Connolly author picture
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Curator Talk: The Borough Charters
*Saturday 13 July, 2 - 3pm *
The borough charters, dating back to 1194, are among the finest documents in the City of Doncaster Archives collection. Discover these fascinating charters and what they tell us about the rich history of Doncaster for the past eight centuries.
Tickets: £5.00
Buy your ticket on the* Heritage Doncaster website [
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Borough charters
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Adults and Crafts: Jurassic Jam Jar Terrariums
*Monday 15 July, 6.30 - 8pm*
Join us after hours at the Danum and get your craft on! Chat with your friends and create your own mini Jurassic world!
Event tickets are non-refundable. Refunds will only be issued if we cancel, move or reschedule the event.
Tickets: £12.50
Buy your ticket on the* Heritage Doncaster website [
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Jurassic Terrarium example
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New Exhibitions
Spectrum: The Colour of a Connection
*20 July - 12 October*
'Spectrum' brings together a wide range of beautifully coloured objects from Heritage Doncaster's diverse collections, including ceramics, jewellery and art.
Focusing on the seven colours of the rainbow, Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo and Violet, the exhibition takes us on a journey through the glorious world of colour.
Heritage Doncaster’s own collection numbers over 400,000 items. This exhibition includes some objects that are regularly on display, seen beside others that we have cared for in our stores for many years.
A pair of red high heel shoes from our museum collection
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Regular Events
We also have a range of regular activities including Chess Club, Museum Makers, Rhyme Time, Art For Everyone, Feel Good Friday and more. Find out more on our website. [
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Museum Mini Makers
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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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