We have an exciting new programme of FREE events here at the Museum over the coming months.
Behind the Scenes is a FREE session designed for people from the local community to get up close to (and in some cases handle) the Museum’s collection. Our 2008 pilot programme was so successful that we have planned some more for 2009!
See the calendar of events below for more information about the monthly topics.
Henry VIII Medicine Man
On 21 April 1509 Henry VIII became King of England. He is one of the most famous English monarchs and this year, 500 years on, museums galleries and heritage sites are marking the occasion with events connected to this fascinating character.
See the calendar of events to find out more about our event Henry VIII Medicine Man on 4 April.
Behind the Scenes: "Female cures" Wednesday 11 March, 2-3pm
Often a taboo subject, this session unpacks the story of women’s medicines in the past. Some you might find quite surprising!
Repeated Thursday 26 March, 6-7pm Book a place now
The Great Pharmacy Debate, Friday 13 March, 9.30am - 4.30pm
This national debating competition, hosted by the Museum, is taking place at RPSGB headquarters in association with the English Speaking Union. Secondary school students from all over the country have been selected to debate topical and often controversial pharmacy subjects as part of a one day event for National Science & Engineering Week (NSEW). For more information please visit http://www.britishdebate.com/schools/greatdebates/pharmacy.asp
If you would like to be in the audience for the final of this competition, please contact the Museum at museum@rpsgb.org or 020 7572 2210
Henry VIII Medicine Man, Saturday 4 April, 10:30am- 4:30pm
Join us for a day of events to celebrate Henry’s interest in medicine.
The event includes:
This event has something for everyone! This is drop-in activity, no need to book
Behind the Scenes: Promoting and packaging, Wednesday 8 April, 2-3pm
Come along and see some of the outrageous claims made for Victorian and early 20th century remedies. Looking at both medicine packaging and advertising, this session will have you laughing and cringing!
Repeated Thursday 23 April, 6-7pm Book a place now
Behind the scenes: Healing herbs, Wednesday 13 May, 2-3pm
Herbs have been the basis of medicine in this country for centuries with techniques for using them changing little since Anglo-Saxon times. See examples from our collection and try your hand at being a herbalist yourself!
Repeated 28 May, 6-7pm Book a place now
Lambeth pharmacy walk Saturday 6th June 11am
Guided walk uncovering the hidden history of north Lambeth. With a focus on health and its direct relationship with the poverty which once infected the area, we will find out about some of the people who once lived and worked in the neighbourhood, including some rather well known characters. Voluntary contribution of £3 per person.
Repeated Thursday 2 July, 6pm
Behind the Scenes: Gorgeous glassware, Wednesday 10 June, 2-3pm
From the carboy placed inside the chemist shop window as a symbol of pharmacy to the beautifully coloured bottles and jars which filled the shelves inside. Find out about both the functional and ornamental glassware we have in our collection.
Repeated Thursday 25 June, 6-7pm Book a place now
Unless otherwise stated, all events are hosted at the Society's headquarters. For more details on any of these events or to book Behind the scenes, please e-mail museum@rpsgb.org or call 020 7572 2210
Lambeth pharmacy walk Thursday 2 July, 6pm
Guided walk uncovering the hidden history of north Lambeth. With a focus on health and its direct relationship with the poverty which once infected the area, we will find out about some of the people who once lived and worked in the neighbourhood, including some rather well known characters. Voluntary contribution of £3 per person.