The Ultimate Pop Concert! Get ready for a dazzling explosion of music, dance, and excitement as Flowers and Friendship Bracelets takes to the stage! Come and join us for the ultimate pop concert and celebrate the biggest hits from five of the hottest artistes of the moment. Let's 'Shake it Off' to our very own Taylor Swift; sing along to 'Flowers' with Miley Cyrus; dust off all our best dance moves to 'Vampires' with Olivia Rodrigo, and not forgetting the unstoppable Sabrina Carpenter performing all her top hits such as 'Espresso'. Plus Chappell Roan who's HOT TO GO! Watch the girls delight the audience in this incredible concert with a huge pop party to finish the show. Flowers and Friendship Bracelets creates unforgettable memories for children and families. This show is the ultimate concert experience! So, grab your tickets today! ... and don't forget those friendship bracelets! See you at the show!

“The Show that Defines a Decade” A New Romantic Symphony that goes on a journey through one of the greatest musical Era’s of All Time – The Electrifying '80s Featuring songs from now legendary artists such as Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet, The Human League, Ultravox, Tears for Fears, Depeche Mode, OMD, Japan, ABC, Soft Cell and Many many more. Performed by an incredible live band with awesome symphonic arrangements combined with stunning vocals and cast this is the must see show that simply defines a decade.

Presented by The Harrogate Dramatic Society. Set in 1939, with the second world war looming, Goodnight Mr Tom is heart-warming and heart-wrenching in equal measure. Adapted from the well-known novel by Michelle Magorian, the action follows an evacuee, William, as he leaves his home in London and arrives in the idyllic English countryside. This moving play explores the remarkable and moving friendship that occurs between William and an elderly recluse. All seems perfect, until William is suddenly summoned back to London by his mother, with devastating consequences. A must-see play that depicts the reality of life during the war and how life can change in a moment. This amateur production of Goodnight Mister Tom is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd.

Join gardener, TV presenter and author Frances Tophill for this discursive and open-minded talk on the topic of re-wilding in both a landscape and garden setting. Frances will explore the best methods to use to support wildlife, whether it is allowing nature to regenerate on its own, or targeting species for active landscape restoration and wildlife focused garden design. Hear about Frances’ thoughts on different techniques and methods of garden design and construction that can support biodiversity, and the best plants to choose to support varied species. From ponds, to soil, fences, to hedges, parking, pathways and planting, the garden holds a world of potential. Can and crucially should we approach landscapes with the same mindset? Frances started her love affair with plants undertaking an NVQ and apprenticeship at The Salutation Garden in Kent followed quickly by a degree in Horticulture with Plantsmanship at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. Her practical gardening experience is extensive: she worked a season at Monet’s garden, has worked at the Andromeda Botanical Garden in Barbados and has done WWOOF (World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms) work at a number of different locations including work on vineyards and in viticulture. Frances has spent many years working in gardens with vulnerable adults, including adults with learning disabilities and mental health challenges. She is passionate about conversation and sustainability and has worked in native tree planting for the Conifer Conservation Project in Edinburgh and for Moor Trees in Devon. Frances is the Patron of Thanet Urban Forest and works with the RHS on the Campaign for School Gardening. On-screen Frances is know for her work with Gardeners’ World and Love Your Garden. She is the author of 4 books. Frances will be signing books on the evening. Information about accessibility is available on our Access page.

Join us for Musical Moments Together, a warm and welcoming new music group at RAMM for adults with learning disabilities led by Mike Marks of the Sounds of Learning (Home | The Sounds of Learning). Mike is an enthusiastic music teacher with a background in primary education and offers a range of musical experiences for all ages and abilities. We all have music inside of us. Our heartbeat and our breath are like musicians offering our song as we move through life. The more we connect with this inner music, the more we can offer it to the world and connect it with the songs of our community. Using a range of authentic instruments from around the world you will bring your heartbeats together and breathe into this Musical Moment of life. Pick up an instrument and join in, or just sit back and enjoy the music! Limited spaces available – one free accompanying carer welcome per paid ticket. Please only book a ticket for the participant in their name – carers do not need to book a ticket. one free accompanying carer welcome per paid ticket

Join natural history artist James Winrow on this inspirational workshop introducing the techniques and tools he uses to capture the character and delicate beauty of birds. Drawing has been used for thousands of years to record, observe, celebrate and honour the natural world around us. This bird portrait workshop enables you to experience this ancient tradition using modern materials and techniques. Working exclusively with graphite, James will show you how to craft a portrait of a bird in a natural history illustration style. Using freehand and scientific illustration techniques, you will learn basic and advanced methods of applying graphite, and go through the process of creating a detailed illustration from start to finish. You will leave with a beautiful bird portrait and a deeper appreciation and understanding of the depth and richness of the natural world around us – a renewed sense of wonder! All abilities are welcomed. Information about accessibility is available on our Access page. James grew up at the foot of the South Downs in Sussex where he roamed the chalk hills bird watching, drawing, exploring and fishing. After a stint running a design studio he took a much-needed sabbatical, getting his hands in the dirt working on farms around the UK and living in grizzly bear country in northern British Columbia. Returning to the UK he worked for two years leading nature awareness and bushcraft courses for children and adults, immersed in the rich Devon countryside. This ongoing rewilding of heart and mind led him to unearth his passion for drawing the natural world. He now loves to share this magic with others, drawing them deeper into nature. His work is sold in various shops in the UK and USA and is also held in private collections in both countries. He is married with four children and lives in the Teign Valley, surrounded by the beauty and wildlife of Dartmoor National Park.

Join artist James Lake to learn how to build a cardboard kingfisher using simple and reclaimed materials. Your feathered creation will sit atop a recycled wire and cardboard branch or reed. James will then guide you on how to fix the sculpture into a small baseboard that will represent the water’s edge. James Lake has been working as an artist for over 20 years, showing and making work nationally and internationally and has been included in educational resources and art curriculums in a number of countries. He works with recycled cardboard for its immediacy, ease of availability and low environmental impact. Whilst sculpting with cardboard James teaches what he has learnt so far. James says: ‘Working with cardboard has always been about creating and supporting a level playing field for the arts, available to everyone from every walk of life. As a material, you are free to make anything you can imagine.’ There will be a lunch break in the middle of this workshop. You are welcome to visit the Cafe at RAMM, or to bring a packed lunch to eat in the workshop room. Information about accessibility is available on our Access page.

Suitable for children aged 8 to 16. Drawing is a superpower anyone can have! It focuses attention, settles our minds, connects us with what we study and enables us to see things as they really are, so come and learn, practice and hone your skills at the inaugural RAMM drawing club sessions this autumn. Focusing on the current Wild exhibition and especially designed for home-educated children, each of the five sessions will teach and develop drawing techniques as well as explore some wild subject matter, either on display or hands-on with some specimens or artefacts. Led by James Winrow, an experienced natural history artist and outdoor educator, the club will be a supportive, fun and welcoming environment suitable for complete beginners or experienced scribblers. Come prepared to be encouraged, challenged and delighted! Accompanying adults welcome if needed to support children with SEND, but due to space constraints we’d encourage children to attend unaccompanied if possible. Please only book a ticket for the participant in their name – accompanying adults do not need to book at ticket. The five Drawing Club dates this autumn are: All sessions run from 10.30am to 12.30pm in Garden Meeting Room. Recommended kit list – please bring this along to all the sessions: - A4 sketchbook or pad of cartridge paper - Set of sketching pencils - mix of soft and hard grades if possible - 4B to 4H. 4B / B / 2H / 4H - Pencil sharpener - Putty rubber - Set of charcoal sticks or pencils

Bonhams Gallery Conversation Aurore Vesin, Associate Specialist, British and European Art, Bonhams London Since early cave markings, humans have portrayed food in its hunting and gathering, still life and feasting. Aurore Vesin considers food in art through the ages, linking her talk with RAMM’s A feast for the eyes exhibition (to 22 March 2026). Still Life by Edward Ladell (1821-1886) is featured in the talk. Ladell moved to Devon in the 1870s, setting up a studio in Queen Street, Exeter. His works continue to be listed in Bonhams catalogues. As a specialist in 19th and 20th century art, Aurore gives detailed attention to farming and the rural table. With the rise of Naturalism and Realism, rural life became a major subject for artists in the 19th century. Her talk is brought up to date with a review of interest in contemporary art and the sales markets. Information about accessibility is available on our Access page. Image: Still Life, James Bruce Birkmyer. 1848-9. RAMM collection; exhibited in ‘A feast for the eyes’. In 1862 Birkmyer was a member of an early discussion for a museum and art gallery in Exeter.

Join us for Music Together, a new supportive and nurturing music group for home educated children aged 5 to 11. During the session we will use a range of authentic instruments from around the world to grow our musical world from the inside out, sharpening a range of life skills along the way. The workshop will be led by Mike Marks of the Sounds of Learning. Mike is an enthusiastic music teacher with a background in primary education and offers a range of musical experiences for all ages and abilities. Music is embedded in every aspect of life. Maths, English, Science, History, Psychology, Art, PE, Geography; they all connect to music in their own unique ways. From our inner world to the workings of the universe and everywhere in between, our connection, confidence and deepening understanding of music will influence how we show up, in ourselves and in the world. Limited spaces available. Accompanying parents welcome, though due to space constraints we’d encourage children to attend unaccompanied if possible. Please only book a ticket for the participant in their name – accompanying parents do not need to book at ticket.

Join us for Music Together, a new supportive and nurturing music group for home educated children aged 12 to 16. During the session we will use a range of authentic instruments from around the world to grow our musical world from the inside out, sharpening a range of life skills along the way. The workshop will be led by Mike Marks of the Sounds of Learning. Mike is an enthusiastic music teacher with a background in primary education and offers a range of musical experiences for all ages and abilities. Music is embedded in every aspect of life. Maths, English, Science, History, Psychology, Art, PE, Geography; they all connect to music in their own unique ways. From our inner world to the workings of the universe and everywhere in between, our connection, confidence and deepening understanding of music will influence how we show up, in ourselves and in the world. Limited spaces available. Accompanying parents welcome, though due to space constraints we’d encourage children to attend unaccompanied if possible. Please only book a ticket for the participant in their name – accompanying parents do not need to book at ticket.

Celebrate the season of candlelight with classical favourites in a beautiful art gallery space. Sitting snugly indoors, the Clifton Trio will provide light music and a chance to share tunes, cake and company with a local primary school. Thanks to Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. Information about accessibility is available on our Access page.

Join textile artist Rosy Tydeman and make a British bird from second-hand (washed!) baby socks and recycled sari fabrics. The birds will stand on flexible wire legs and you will stitch on beads for eyes at the end to make your bird come to life! These beautiful creations will sit proudly in your home for years to come. This workshop is suitable for all levels of experience. It will run across lunchtime so please bring your lunch or you can visit the Cafe at RAMM. Rosy usually works from her studio in Exeter where she also runs a wide variety of workshops from making frilly knickers, to slow stitched embroidery, to memory boxes made to honour and remember departed loved ones. Her passions include colour, pattern, texture, and nurturing creativity and self-expression in workshop participants. Information about accessibility is available on our Access page.

Join Bird Ravers Steve Nice, Abi Cunliffe, and Miss High Leg Kick as they interpret bird movements in an interactive “dancefloor ornithology” performance to a soundtrack of classic rave music. This family event begins with the chance for children to create their very own bird headdresses, as well as other creative bird inspired activities and some bird spotting! Children will then ‘take flight’ as they join our extraordinary dancing birds for a performance, as well as a chance to don their feathered headwear and learn some moves in an interactive rave dance workshop. Bird Rave is a project by live artist Miss High Leg Kick about extraordinary birds and the choreography of nature. It is also a celebration of classic rave music and the ‘freedom to dance’ days of early UK rave culture. Plumages by Darren Evans Francesca Baglione (Miss High Leg Kick) is an Olivier Award winning live artist whose work is characterised by humour, unusual approaches to audience engagement, a love of spectacle, and a celebration of the everyday. misshighlegkick.com Information about accessibility is available on our Access page.

Weds 29 Oct 10.30am and 1.30pm £5.50 per child Step into the sandals of a Roman soldier and march back to the first century CE, where the Empire is expanding and Britannia awaits. Join this immersive workshop, led by Titus the Centurion, to experience the discipline, drama, and daily life of Rome’s finest. Take up wooden swords and shields to master legendary formations like ‘The Turtle’ and ‘The Orb’ and learn how Roman tactics conquered entire continents and shaped an empire. Then join the grand finale, an epic battle that will sear your name into the annals of history! Please arrive five minutes before the start of this 1.5 hour workshop. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times (seating will be provided for adults). All activities are ‘non-contact’ and will be mixed primary school ages. Make sure you pop by the Courtyard before or after your workshop to try on some of our replica Roman armour for adults and children Information about accessibility is available on our Access page. Children must be accompanied by an adult – seating will be provided

Hear the clash of shields and the roar of democracy as we head back to the 5th Century BCE and the world of Ancient Greece. Join Archon the Hoplite in this immersive workshop and experience the drama, discipline, and daily life of Ancient Greece. Explore its vibrant culture, from art, medicine, and education, and join Archon in hands-on demonstrations. Learn how hoplites fought, what weapons they wielded, and why the phalanx was the backbone of Greek military might. Take up replica wooden shields and spears to form your own phalanx, learning the tactics that made Greek armies formidable, and launch yourself into the session’s grand finale, an epic battle that will secure your name in myth and legend! Please arrive five minutes before the start of this 1.5 hour workshop. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times (seating will be provided for adults). All activities are ‘non-contact’ and will be mixed primary school ages. Make sure you pop by the Courtyard before or after your workshop to try on some of our replica Greek armour for adults and children. Information about accessibility is available on our Access page. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times – seating will be provided

Step into the golden sands of history and discover how we unlock the mysteries of Ancient Egypt. Join ‘Professor Heasman’, a historical archaeologist from the early 20th Century, and dive into the silent stories etched in tombs, painted on walls, and carved into hieroglyphs in this immersive workshop. Look at hieroglyphs and learn about how symbols and images were used within writing, interpret symbolic paintings, and examine how burial practices reveal beliefs about life, death, and the afterlife. Create an Ancient Egyptian-style statue out of clay, taking inspiration from images of gods, pharaohs, animals, and daily life from thousands of years ago. Please arrive five minutes before the start of this 1.5 hour workshop. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Accompanying adults are welcome to create their own papyrus painting but will need to purchase an additional ticket to do so. Due to limited space, please try to limit to just one accompanying adult per child. Information about accessibility is available on our Access page. Children must be accompanied by an adult – seating will be provided

Thurs 11 Dec 5.30 to 7.30pm £5 per person Step into a world of winter wonder at the museum, where the season’s magic comes alive in the most unexpected ways! Christmas is just one of many dazzling celebrations that light up the colder months, and we’re here to explore them all. Wander through our twinkling galleries after dark, torch in hand, as the museum transforms into a glowing treasure trove of stories and surprises. Keep your eyes peeled for Father Christmas himself, roaming the halls with goodies galore and a jolly chuckle or two. Feeling crafty? Make your very own festive lantern to brighten up the winter nights, and don’t forget to swing by the sparkle station for face paints that shimmer like a frosty winter’s morn. And just when you think you’ve seen it all, gather round for a globe-hopping adventure with storyteller Clive PiG, who’ll whisk you away with winter tales from far-flung corners of the world. Children must be accompanied by an paying adult. Information about accessibility is available on our Access page. Children must be accompanied by a paying adult

Come along to our adults only, after-hours night of entertainment exploring the world of the wild and our relationships with nature. Take flight to a soundtrack of classic rave music with Bird Ravers Steve Nice, Abi Cunliffe, and Miss High Leg Kick, as they interpret bird movements in an interactive “dancefloor ornithology” performance and guide you through some moves in their dance workshop. Be led to wild places by the beautiful nature inspired harmonies of Indie/Folk band Wild Fenn, who will be performing during the evening and experience pop-up performances by dancers from Exeter College, inspired by RAMM’s collection and Wild exhibition. Join artist Sarah Gillespie in conversation with our Natural Sciences curator Holly Morgenroth and Contemporary Art curator Lara Goodband, as they discuss Sarah’s beautiful drawings, which appear in Wild, highlighting the garden tiger moth’s recent, rapid decline. Sit back and listen to our collection of talks throughout the evening. Sam Manning from the Woodland Trust will outline the trust’s recent work around the environmental connections between our oceans and forests. Jack Skuse, Director of Ambios, will explore how the Sharpham Estate has encouraged nature to return through a process of rewilding over the last few years and Richard Fox from Butterfly Conservation will discuss the state of Britain’s butterflies and moths. During the evening you will be able to drop in and share your feelings in our Climate Café. A chance to listen and discuss what is on your mind regarding climate change and wider issues in the world currently. If you’re feeling creative on the night take part in our communal art installation using an array of seed pods, sticks, leaves and more in a Nature Doodle with artist Megan Dowsett. Or sit with friends and decorate a cloth butterfly, under the guidance of artist Rosy Tydeman, to take home with you. Finish your evening by dancing with friends surrounded by paintings from our collection in our popular silent disco – an experience not to be missed! Or simply relax and catch-up with friends over a drink. Book your tickets now to be sure not to miss out! Information about accessibility is available on our Access page.

Oscar-nominated Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl, Saltburn) is Jessica in the much-anticipated next play from the team behind Prima Facie. Jessica Parks is a smart Crown Court Judge at the top of her career. Behind the robe, she is a karaoke fiend, a loving wife and a supportive parent. When an event threatens to throw her life completely off balance, can she hold her family upright? Writer Suzie Miller, director Justin Martin, and composer Self Esteem, reunite following their global phenomenon Prima Facie, with this searing examination of modern motherhood and masculinity.

Join us at the third Exeter University History Department/Friends of RAMM Annual Lecture with Professor Helen Berry, Head of the Department of History at the University of Exeter. Professor Berry specializes in British history from 1660 to 1830, from histories of production and consumption in Britain during the eighteenth century, to how global trade and economics shaped personal experiences, families and communities. RAMM has one of the finest collections of ‘Honiton’ lace, made by hand in East Devon and in other parts of the West Country from the seventeenth century to modern times. In this talk, historian Professor Helen Berry considers how the production of handmade lace by women and children changed from being a cottage industry located primarily in maritime communities with the arrival of cheaper mass-produced industrial lace. In the process of industrialisation, working people’s lives and communities changed. The demand for high-quality handmade lace was preserved only in certain areas, supplying rich consumers at times when (as in the making of royal wedding dresses) the fashion for handmade lace revived. In the long term, lacemaking was just one example of how a sustainable handicraft became a luxury industry, built on mass production that was costly in both human and environmental terms. Information about accessibility is available on our Access page.