Hall Place is closed for restoration until summer 2008. Find out more here.

Exhibition Calendar

Austen Gallery

Until 15th April
‘Toybox Treasures’

Bexley Museum opens the lid in its collection of toys and games through the ages. The exciting exhibition features period rooms filled with toys, games and memories. With fun activities and a chance to see tin toys from Erith manufacturer Mobo, this exhibition will delight visitors of all ages.
12th May - 15th July
Scouting in Bexley
Bexley borough Scouts
Celebrating the first one hundred years of Scouting using photographs and memorabilia.
Art action:
Sunday 10th June from 11am
FREE Activity: As part of The Scout Association centenary celebrations, Bexley's Scouts are setting up camp on the front lawn of Hall Place, come along and have a look.

30th July – 27th August
Life Science Projects

What are we humans made of and what makes us tick? Use models and a microscope to find out what goes on inside our body and answer questions explored by this fantastic interactive exhibition suitable for the whole family.

Saturday 8th September – 7th October
Russian Folklore

Russian schoolPupils of the Russian Supplementary School ‘Friendship’.
This exhibition will showcase work through children’s eyes based on folk tales such as The Frog Princess, The Little Snow Girl, Masha and the Bear plus many more. The work is in a variety of mediums including watercolour, pastels, clay and batik.
Art action:
Sunday 23rd September 2pm
FREE Event: Erith based Russian Language School present an afternoon of traditional Russian folk dancing. No need to book.

Saturday 27th October Saturday 29th March 2008
‘Food for thought - A little of what you fancy’ PLEASE NOTE: THIS EXHIBITION HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO RESTORATION WORK

This exhibition explores the concept of food, from how it is grown to where it is bought. Using objects from the museum collection find out how the food we eat has changed through the ages. From Tudor kitchen to 1940s utility saucepans, discuss the impact of international food or see how advertising has influenced the food we buy.
Art action:
Saturday 2nd December 11am – 3pm
FREE Activities: ‘Thinking Food’ family day with fun activities linked to food and the festive season.