Culture Warrington to Give Behind-the-Scenes Access at WEIRD AND WONDERFUL WARRINGTON

Visitors who have signed up to Culture Warrington's new membership scheme are being treated to their first exclusive members-only event.

Weird and Wonderful Warrington, being held at Warrington Museum & Art Gallery on Saturday 6 August, will see collections officer Craig Sherwood talk about the more extraordinary and rare items in the collection.

Members will be told the fascinating stories behind popular exhibits including the mysterious feejee mermaids, cannibal forks and the infamous scold's bridal, a method of punishment used to torture and publicly humiliate women.

To attend this special free event, which is ideal for visitors of all ages, simply sign up as a member by popping in to Pyramid, Parr Hall or the museum and art gallery, calling 01925 442345, or visiting www.culturewarrington.org/memberships.

IF YOU GO:

Weird and Wonderful Warrington - exclusive membership event

Date: Saturday 6 August, 2pm

Admission: Free

Warrington Museum & Art Gallery, Museum Street, Warrington, WA1 1JB

www.warringtonmuseum.co.uk

Culture Warrington is a charitable trust that was established in May 2012 to manage Pyramid & Parr Hall, Warrington Museum & Art Gallery and cultural events across the town including Warrington Festival and Warrington Contemporary Arts Festival.

Situated in the heart of Warrington's Cultural Quarter, Pyramid & Parr Hall are two of the North West's leading arts and entertainment venues for music, comedy, dance, drama and much more. The venues have played host to big name acts including John Bishop, The Stone Roses, Billy Ocean, Jools Holland and Peter Kay to name a few.

Warrington Museum & Art Gallery is one of the oldest museums in the country, opening in 1857. The permanent galleries feature a wealth of material from the natural world and also local pieces from Warrington's history. The art gallery showcases the work of local, national and internationally renowned artists and recent exhibitions have featured Banksy, Tracey Emin and Sam Taylor-Wood. The venue has been awarded the Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence for the last three years running.

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