National Waterfront Museum - What's On Spring Guide 2013

National Waterfront Museum

Spring GuideMarch-June 2013

What’s On

Don’t Miss!

TV’s James Wong

Homegrown

Revolution!

Sun 7 April

www.museumwales.ac.uk0300 111 2 333

It’s spring time!

The National Waterfront Museum isspringing into action with its new eventsprogramme packed with exciting activities,films, talks and exhibitions for everyone toenjoy.

Take part in the Easter holiday festivitiesand meet the Mad Hatter for a day of familyfun inspired by Alice in Wonderland (Fri 29March). Or gather advice from TV’s JamesWong, a trained botanist who’ll be wowingcrowds with a fascinating talk about allthings botanical (Sun 7 April).

You can experience an extravaganza ofnostalgia and on-trend items at MerryMay’s Handmade Emporium (Sat 4 May)or Make Tool Box with Dad for Father’sDay (Sat 15 & Sun 16 June).

Rugby celebrations, walking tours aroundthe city, historical talks, popular films pluslots of favorite hands-on crafts will makethis spring one to remember!

Hide & TweetAll you need is access to aSmartphone, iPod touch ortablet device plus an activetwitter account.

Be prepared to navigate your way aroundthe galleries to solve the clues. See reception on arrival for details.

Enjoy a FREEWelsh cake or slice of Bara Brith with any coffee purchased. Offer valid until 30 June 2013.

Complete this voucher to redeem

Post code: _______________

Step into spring at the Waterfront Cafe

Only one voucher perperson, per visit.

T&C apply.

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Japanese Style:Sustainable DesignUntil Sun 10 March An exhibition showing howJapanese artists and designcommunities make avaluable contribution tosustainable development byfocusing on the relationshipbetween the traditional andthe innovative.A Ruthin Craft CentreExhibition in partnershipwith the Mission Gallerywww.missiongallery.co.uk

AnimeiddioCymru - WalesAnimation Until Sun 17 MarchJoin characters from nearly90 years of Welsh animationto discover the techniquesused to make still imagescome to life. This hands-onexhibition is a partner to anexhibition at NationalMuseum Cardiff and online atwww.museumwales.ac.uk

Babs: The FastestCar on Earth Sat 23 March-Sun 19 MayFrom 1926 until 1927J.G.Parry Thomas held theworld land speed record inhis car Babs. Tragically he died at Pendine,Carmarthenshire in 1927trying to regain the record.See remains of the car andthe working replica built byOwen Wyn Owen in the1970s.

Llafur: Drawing,Prints & Paintingsby Josef HermanSat 13 April – Sun 22 September A celebration of Welshworking people through theart of the Polish refugeewho settled in Ystradgynlaisduring the Second World War.A touring exhibition fromthe Josef Herman ArtFoundation.

Degree Shows Sat 25 May-Fri 14 June

Swansea MetropolitanUniversity return toshowcase the best work bynew graduates in Productdesign, Automotive Designand Architectural Glass.

Exhibitions

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Daily10am-5pm

Photo: Josef Herman Art Foundation Cymru

March


St David’s FunTime for TotsFri 1 March 10.30am-12.30pmEnjoy a morning of welshactivities, songs and stories.

Only Boys AloudSat 2 Mar, 1pm & 2.30pmCelebrate St David’s day withthese awarding-winningboys who just love to sing.With a specially formedsection of the choir from theNeath, Maesteg and CrossHands groups, they willperform a rousing selectionof songs sure to lift the roof!

Cuppa Cymraeg Sat 2 March, 10.30amA tour of the galleriesaimed at Welsh learnersfollowed by a free cuppa.

Make & Mend:Oilcloth CraftsSat 2 March, 1.30pmCelebrate the modernresurgence in oilcloth bymaking a purse or iPadcover. £5pp.

Talking Rugby with Steve FenwickSun 3 March, 2.30pmJoin Steve Fenwick as hereflects on a great career inrugby when Wales weresimply the best.

Rugby SkillsSun 3 March12pm, 1pm, 2pm & 3.45pmJoin WRU professionals foran opportunity to hone yourrugby skills as they offer thelatest coaching methodsand techniques.

(1pm and 2pm suitable forage 3-6 years) Subject toweather conditions.

Morriston RFCMale Voice ChoirSun 3 March2pm & 3.30pmListen to rousingperformances from one of Wales’s favourite rugby choirs.

Make aDifference DaySat 9 March, 11am – 4pmTo celebrate Fair TradeFortnight, browse stalls,print a bookmark and takehome a photo momento. In partnership with OxfamCymru.

Street Science:Invisible InkSat 9 March12.30pm & 2.30pmDiscover the secrets andscience of being a spy andwrite a hidden message toyour BFF that only you canread.

Mother’s DayPamperingPotionsSat 9 & Sun 10 March11am, 1pm & 3pmThroughout history, womenhave enjoyed using cosmeticsand luxurious toiletries.Discover more, and make ascented salt scrub and aherbal bath sachet.

Wales News Service

Age 7-12

Age 7+

Age 7+

Mother’s Day MovieMamma Mia (PG, 2008)

Sun 10 March, 2.30pm

BLOODHOUNDSSC Thurs 14 March, 6pmExperience an engineeringadventure about the historybehind the ultimate racingcar designed to go at1,000mph.

A lecture by SwanseaUniversity's College ofEngineering.

To book visit:www.itwalesbcsbloodhound2013.eventbrite.com

Generals in theMiddle Ages Sat 16 March, 11amWilliam the Conqueror,Richard the Lionheart,Henry V - we are familiar withthe great generals, but whatreally made them great?

Organized by the HistoricalAssociation.

Stop Frame:ClaymationSat 16 & Sun 17 March11.30am & 2.30pmCreate and animate yourown clay cartoon characterusing the same method asWallace and Gromit.

ScienceShow Sun 17 March,2pmJoin Swansea University’sDr Peter Douglas and DrMike Garley in this excitingshow as they demonstratehow chemistry and light caninteract with everyday life.

WaterfrontNippers: MadHatters Tea PartyFri 22 March10.30-12.30 & 1.30-3.30pmDrop in learn and play forunder fives in an inspiringgalley setting.

Disability HistoryRoadshowSat 23 March, 10am-4pmFind out how our fathersand grandfathers working inthe bowels of the earthfaced danger, disease anddeath in the course of theirdaily lives and paid theheavy price of coal.

Free Families Adults Hands-on Talk Booking required

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Wedding FayreSun 24 March11am – 4pmBrowse quality exhibitorsand take a tour of a trulyunique venue. Free entryand complimentary goodybags - in partnership withEternity with Love.

Age 7+

Photo: www.agatomaszek.com

Easter MondayMovieSingin’ in the Rain(U, 1952)

Mon 1 April, 2pm

Cuppa Cymraeg Sat 6 April, 10.30amA tour of the galleries aimedat Welsh learners followedby a free cuppa.

Make & Mend:Leather FlowersSat 6 April, 1.30pmTransform unwanted leatherjackets and createaccessories such asbeautiful cuffs, flowercorsages or necklaces.

£5pp

Street Science:Plants and FlowerPower!Sat 6 & Sun 7 April12pm-2.30pmSee amazing wild food andmedicinal plants specimensfrom Amgueddfa Cymru’sHerbarium collections andjoin the botany curators tofind out why seaweed isspecial and how willow bark can save lives.


April

Mad HatterEggstravaganzaFri 29 March, 12pm – 4pmMeet the Mad Hatter andMarch Hare for a day offamily fun inspired by Alicein Wonderland. Featuringquirky activities and a backto front looking glass trail.

Pop up Cardboard Eggs!Sat 30 & Sun 31 March12.30pm & 2.30pmConstruct a 3D pop upEaster egg to take home.

Letterpress Print a Postcard!Sat 30 March to Fri 5 April& Mon 8 to Sun 14 April12pm - 3pmPrint a one-off postcardusing an 1812 Stanhopeprinting press to send tosomeone special. (one postcard per visitor).

Looking Glass TrailSat 30 March-Mon 1 April11am-4pmArouse your curiosities asyou take on this bafflingEaster trail and use the magicmirror to uncover the clues.

Easter Day MovieAlice inWonderland (PG, 2010) Sun 31 March, 2.30pm

Age 7+

Age 7-12

PlantHammering!Sat 6 & Sun 7 April, 12pm-2pmTry out this centuries-oldmethod of gaining printsfrom nature by gentlyhammering real flowersonto cloth to release theirnatural pigments and revealtheir beautiful imprint.

Sow and Grow Sunday Sun 7 April, 11.30am-4pmGather advice from theNational Botanic Gardens,wonder at plant specimens,swap saved seeds, buy agardening book or rummagefor garden tools.

Horrible HistoryStoriesSat 13 & Sun 14 April12.30pm, 1.30pm & 2.30pmHear the amazing true story ofBabs, a land speed record car.

Museum MonthlyMoviesCars (PG, 2006)

Sun 14 April, 2.30pm

Welsh Effigiesand Monuments Sat 20 April, 11amA talk by Dr RhianyddBiebrach about medievalWelsh monuments.


Book SwapSat 20 & Sun 21 April11am-4pmOffload your unwantedbooks and find a differentcollection in exchange. Allbooks should be in readablecondition and a book for abook token system will bein place. CDs and vinyl canalso be swapped.

In partnership with Oxfam.

WaterfrontNippers: In the GardenFri 26 April 10.30am-12.30pm &1.30pm-3.30pmDrop in learn and play forunder fives in an inspiringgallery setting.

All infants must beaccompanied by a carer.

James Wong – Homegrown Revolution!Sun 7 April, 2.30pmJoin Kew-trained botanist, BBC science TV presenter andobsessive foodie grower James Wong for a fascinatingtalk about all things botanical.You’ll also have the chance to buy James’s book –Homegrown Revolution from the Museum’s shop andhave it signed by James himself from 3.30pm onwards.

Free Families Adults Hands-on Talk Booking required Easter Specials

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Bank HolidayHunt the Clog TrailSat 4-Mon 6 May11am-4pmHunt for Welsh clogs hiddenaround the Museum – canyou find them all and solvethe riddle?

Cuppa Cymraeg Sat 4 May, 10.30amA tour of the galleriesaimed at Welsh learnersfollowed by a free cuppa.

Make & Mend:Storage boxesand hangersSat 4 May, 1.30pmUsing vintage wallpaper andfabric, transform old boxesinto top of the wardrobetreasures and make paddedwooden coat hangers todisplay your favourite dresses.

£5pp

Merry May'sVintage &HandmadeEmporiumSat 4 May, 10am-4pmAn extravaganza ofnostalgia with fashion andaccessories from the 1930sto the 1980s, together withhandmade vintage inspireditems by talented local folk.

Music and dance from the1940s courtesy of thefabulous Kitsch n SyncCollective will also feature.

Calan MaiSun 5 May, 1pm-4pmEnjoy an afternoon of livemusic with performers fromacross Wales – you will alsohave the chance to have ago at some clog dancing!

In partnership with Trac Cymru.

Bank HolidayMovieChitty ChittyBang Bang (U, 1968)

Mon 6 May, 2pmAn eccentric professor whoinvents wacky machineryfinally finds success with arevolutionary flying car, buta dictator from a foreigngovernment sets out totake it for himself andresorts to skulduggery toget his hands on it.

Street Science:Space RapSat 11 May12.30pm & 2.30pmJoin Science Rapper JonChase as he delves into theEarth's relationship withspace. Jon introduces eachidea using his signaturescience raps to give anextra twist to theexperience of learning.

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May

Age 7-12

Museum Monthly MoviesGenevieve (U, 1953)

Sun 12 May, 2.30pmTwo young couples drivingin the London to Brightonvintage car rally bet on whichof them will be the first toarrive back home. At firsttreating the race as a lark,the two couples becomeincreasingly competitive asthey near the finishing line.

A Night at the Museum –Superheroes!Fri 17 May, 6pmDress up as your favouritesuperhero and experiencethe Museum after hours.

Take part in hands onactivities and finish theevening by watching

The Incredibles (U, 2004).

£2pp

Wales on WheelsSat 18 May, 11am-4pmEntertainment andeducation for all the familyorganized by the Roads &Road Transport HistoryAssociation.

Science Show:BloodhoundSupersonic Car!Sun 19 May, 2pmHold on tight as we takeyou on a journey ofdiscovery in thisexhilarating, interactivescience show. Delivered byEngineering Explained.

Science Show:Science of SportSun 19 May, 3.30pmThis exciting and interactiveshow uses lots of audienceinvolvement to make youthink about sport as younever have before. Beprepared to limber up andjoin in the activities.Delivered by Science madeSimple.

Wine TastingEveningFri 24 May, 7pmGet into the summer spiritwith a selection of winesfrom sunny California.

A special evening for adultsaccompanied by regionalmusic and location maps.

£10/£8 concession

WaterfrontNippers: Super HeroesFri 31 May10.30am-12.30pm &1.30pm-3.30pmDrop in themed learn andplay for under fives in aninspiring galley setting.


Sail CarsSat 25-Wed 29 May12pm-3.30pmMake your own model carthen blow on the sail to makethe car whoosh forward.

Scrappy Happy RobotsThurs 30 May-Sun 2 June12pm-3.30pmMake a robot from all sortsof bits and bobs from ourscrappy happy heap.

Free Families Adults Hands-on

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HalfTerm

Cuppa CymraegSat 1 June, 10.30amA tour of the galleriesaimed at Welsh learnersfollowed by a free cuppa.

Walking Tour:Lovely Ugly TownSat 1 June, 11amJoin Museum favourite, localhistorian and Green BadgeGuide Alun Jones for thisinteresting insight into thehistory of Swansea city centreincluding the famous market.

Walking Rating:easy

Meeting point:Museum reception desk

Wear sturdy footwear andremember that conditionscould be wet and slipperyand the ground uneven.

Taking part in the tour is atyour own risk. We aim to runthis tour in most weatherconditions but if unsure,contact 0300 111 2 333.

Make & Mend:Gift Boxes, Bows,Bags & TagsSat 1 June, 1.30pmCombine old newspapers,maps and wallpaper withfolding and printingtechniques to create acollection of giftwrappackaging to delight friends.

£5pp

Street ScienceBuzz Wire GameSat 8 June12.30pm & 2.30pmMake your very own buzzwire game in this electricitythemed workshop.

Teen MuseumMovieTwilight (12, 2008)

Sun 9 Jun, 2pmJoin us for teen specialTwilight based on theacclaimed novel byStephenie Meyer about theultimate forbidden loveaffair between a vampireand mortal.

Constantine,Christianity andthe Lost GospelSat 15 June, 11am1,700 years ago a religiousrevolution occurred that hadglobal consequences - theRoman emperor Constantineconverted to Christianityand lent imperial support tothe Church. This talk byProfessor Mark Humphries(Swansea University)examines the implications forwestern culture and religion.



June

Age 7-12

Walking Tour:Kilvey HillSat 15 June, 11amClimb Kilvey Hill forunsurpassed sights ofhistoric Swansea Bay withlocal historian and GreenBadge Guide Alun Jones.

Walking Rating:rugged and uphill

Meeting point:White Rock car park



Make a tool box with dadSat 15 & Sun 16 Jun12pm & 2.30pmJoin woodworker GeraldKing to assemble a toolcarrier using basic handtools, hammers and nails.

Father’s Day FilmIndiana Jonesand the LastCrusade(PG, 1989)

Sun 16 Jun, 2pmAction packed father andson adventure starring SeanConnery and Harrison Ford.

WaterfrontNippers:Drawings &DoodlesFri 28 June10.30am-12.30pm &1.30pm-3.30pmDrop in learn and play forunder fives in an inspiringgalley setting.


Walking Tour:Around theMarinaSat 29 June, 11amJoin local historian andGreen Badge Guide AlunJones for this fascinatinglook into the history anddevelopment of SwanseaMarina.

Walking Rating:easy

Meeting point:Museum reception desk



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Age 8+

• Gift shop • Cafe and children’s play area • Disabled access and parking• Wheelchairs available on request• Baby changing facilities • Changing Places toilet • Hearing loops available• Public lockers • Pay and display car park (next to the LC on Oystermouth Road)

Group visitsPerfectly located to offer you and yourgroup a great day out. Pre-booked groupsbenefit from

• Free guided tour• 10% off in cafe (£5pp min spend)• 10% off the gift shop (£5pp min spend)• Complimentary refreshments for coach driver

Tell us what you think! Don’t forget to complete a Visitor Comment Format reception to let us know how we are doing.

For a large print version, contact 0300 111 2 333All details are correct at the time of going to print. Please call before making a special journey.


Free access to WiFi Just complete a Visitor Account Form at reception and browse away!

Find us!Situated just a stone’s throw away fromthe stunning Swansea Bay coastline andjust a five minute walk from the citycentre, the Museum is ideally placed inthe Maritime Quarter - full of quaint,interesting and historic places to see andvisit. Download the Marina Trail leafletfrom www.museumwales.ac.uk to helpyou plan your day out.

By bus For the latest information and nearest stops visit http://www.traveline-cymru.info/

By roadFrom outside Swansea, exit the M4 atjunction 42 and follow the brown signs.From inside Swansea, the Museum islocated on Oystermouth Road next to theLC. For satellite navigation, use SA1 3ST.

By rail Swansea is served by mainline services toLondon Paddington. There are also linkswith Carmarthen and west Wales andstations in mid Wales via the Heart of Wales line.

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