SEMFed Study Day: St Albans Museum

The South and East Museums Federation started life in the 1930s and is one of nine Federations established in Britain to promote museums and museum workers at a regional level. It is an independent membership organisation which aims to promote, support and develop our members on a local and national level.Membership of theSEMFis open to everyone working in museums and galleries in the South and East region. This includes the counties of Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk, Hertfordshire, Suffolk and Oxfordshire and the unitary authority areas of Luton, Milton Keynes and Peterborough.Our members include professionals working in large and small museum, volunteers, students and freelance consultants. The Federation is governed by a committee but is membership led.Members benefit from networking opportunities, behind the scenes visits and an annual study trip. Everyone is welcome, why not join us.

South and East Museums Federation

Join the South and East Museums Federation to explore the newly opened <A HREF="https://www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk/visit/st-albans-museum-gallery" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">St Albans Museum and Gallery</A>. Hear from staff about the redevelopment, their work with schools, families and volunteers. We'll also hear about their interesting partnership with their local university to develop exhibitions. Based in the Town Hall, there will be plenty of opportunity to explore the displays and art installations based in the beautiful historic spaces; the Assembly Room, Courtroom and Cells.
When we visit, the museum will be hosting a Hayward Touring exhibition <A HREF="https://www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/hand-drawn-action-packed" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">'Hand Drawn Action Packed' </A>featuring the work of ten international artists with the theme of drawing and storytelling. There will also be an exhibition '<A HREF="https://www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/lasting-peace" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">A</A><A HREF="https://www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/lasting-peace" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> Lasting Peace?</A>' about remembrance and the legacy of the First World War in St Albans and beyond.
 We will also be able to explore permanent displays called <A HREF="https://www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/city-went-uphill" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The City that Went Uphill</A> which charts the development of St Albans from roman town to modern city and the St Albans On Demand gallery which features objects from the collection that have been nominated by staff, volunteers and members of the public.
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The day will include:
10:30 – arrival with refreshments
11:00 – Welcome to Museum and overview of redevelopment
11:30 – Learning and Trails
12:00 – Time to look round Museum
13:00 – Lunch
14:00 – Volunteers
14:30 – Exhibitions partnership
15:00 – close
Ticket prices include all refreshments, lunch and eventbrite fees.
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SEMFed is a membership organisation, if you are not yet a member or need to renew your membership please make sure you purchase a 'Study Day ticket and SEMFed membership' ticket.
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