Dec 4, 2026 · Great Hall
Strings After Sundown
Two chamber sets animate the Great Hall on the first Friday of the month, with the surrounding galleries open late.
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Gather, Listen and Make
Join music in the Great Hall, draw after closing, meet curators and artists, or spend a studio day together as a family.
Dec 11, 2026 · Rotating galleries
Draw After Dark
A relaxed two-hour drawing session after closing, with all materials supplied and plenty of room for beginners.
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Dec 19, 2026 · North Galleries
Eight Works, One Curator
A focused 45-minute walk through the works that anchor Craft Across Five Centuries.
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Jan 8, 2027 · Auditorium
Films from the Workshop
Three documentaries enter the spaces where artists work, followed by introductions and audience discussion.
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Jan 17, 2027 · Whole building
Family Studio Takeover
A building-wide Saturday of artist workshops, collection trails and stories, created for families to explore together.
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Jan 23, 2027 · Auditorium
Composing for the Gallery
Violin and piano meet visual art in a live performance and conversation about writing music for exhibition spaces.
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Thursday evenings
More Time in Every Gallery
On Thursdays the full building remains open until 8 pm. Talks and performances usually begin at 6:30, the bar serves throughout the evening, and admission purchased at the door is half price after 5 pm.