What's on in our museums

There's always something new to see with Hampshire Museums Service's regularly changing temporary exhibitions of art, crafts, photography, local and natural history on at our museums. From the work of local societies and artists; to major touring exhibitions and shows on loan from major institutions such as the British Museum. With a whole host of events and workshops on over the school holidays there's plenty to keep the whole family entertained.

Featured exhibitions and activities

National Archaeology Week, 12 to 20 July

National Archaeology Week is your chance to explore Hampshire’s archaeological heritage. Take your pick from the following events

Andover Museum

18 July, 11am to 12.30pm and 1pm to 4pm
Finds Identification Day
Robert Webley, Hampshire Finds Liaison Officer, will be at the museum to identify your finds

19 July, 10.30am to 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 3.30pm
National Archaeology Day
Visit our Tudors exhibition and the Museum of the Iron age, follow the Archaeology trail and try your hand at our activities

Rockbourne Roman Villa

Sunday 13 July
National Archaeology Day
Join us at the villa for Archaeological hands-on activities. Archaeology trail, ancient crafts, games and dress-up. Children and up to two accompanying adults go free

Red House Museum, Christchurch

12 July, 10am to 3pm
Belts, brooches and pots
Discover the world of ancient designs. We will help you to make your own prehistoric brooch, belt or pot to take home

19 July, 10am to 3pm
Finds Identification Day
Bring along your mystery finds for examination by the Hampshire and Dorset Finds Liaison Officers. Free drop-in session

19 July, 10am to 4pm
The Allen Gallery, Alton
Archaeology Week
Drop-in family activities with an eye on the past

Dressed 2 Express

What is it about teenagers?
Why do they have to look different from the rest of us?

We've been working with young people from the Basingstoke area to chart the evolution of teenage style and explore how young people have been dressing to express themselves since the 1940s. If you're curious about Emos, Chavs, Goths and more, you can find out everything you need to know (and some things you don't) in this exhibition of images, clothing and accessories, past and present.

Tour dates: Willis Museum, Basingstoke 10 May to 21 June; Havant Museum 5 July to 16 August; Westbury Manor Museum, Fareham 6 September to 1 November; Eastleigh Museum 15 November to Christmas.

Cutting Edge

What is hair made from? What lives in it? What would you look like with a beard?
All this and more in this hands-on exploration of the history and science of human hair. Come face to face with a giant nit, investigate hair styles from history, discover what is hidden in our giant shampoo bottle, explore hair through play for the very young. Whether you’re in the downy first stages, have a full head of hair or are thinning on top – this exhibition is for you!

Tour dates: Allen Gallery 3 May to 16 August and Andover Museum from 23 August to Christmas 2008.

Tooth and Claw

Living alongside Britain's predators
A visually stunning exhibition of photographs exploring our fascinating relationship with predators - past, present and future. It examines how our attitudes towards foxes, eagles and even wolves are affected by myth, culture and politics and encourages a better understanding of different viewpoints. Tooth and Claw also asks us searching questions, reminding us of our place in nature - as the most powerful predator of all.

Tour dates: Havant Museum 24 May - 21 June; Eastleigh Museum 3 May -14 June; Aldershot Military Museum 28 June - 16 August; Westbury Manor Museum, Fareham 5 July - 16 August; Willis Museum, Basingstoke 30 August - 11 October; Allen Gallery, Alton 8 November to Christmas closure 2008.