Join our curators for a fascinating tour of the Treasure exhibition at Museum of Liverpool. Learn more about the amazing objects on display including weapons, hoards and fabulous jewellery as well as the brilliant work done by archaeologists, metal detectorists and the Portable Antiquities Scheme to uncover and record stories from the past. In this unparalleled opportunity you will be able to pick the brains of a real expert, ask questions, and get up close with some of the most amazing archaeological finds from the region.

Celebrate Chinese New Year this February half term with China Spirit UK. Join the team as they explain the history & tradition of the Chinese Lion while children learn how to work the life size puppets in pairs, learn the rhythm on the traditional Lion Dance drum and the special lion dance steps to bring the lions to life!

This talk runs alongside the Treasure: History Unearthed exhibition at Museum of Liverpool. LGBTQ+ people have existed throughout human history, but often those stories leave little evidence. Due to the nature of changing language, even when the evidence exists, it can easily be misinterpreted or presented in a completely different way. 50 LGBTQ+ Finds, published in April 2025, highlights objects found by members of the public, which are recorded with the Portable Antiquities Scheme. In this book, these objects are used to tell the stories of LGBTQ+ history and culture, focusing on five key areas: historical figures, the natural world, language & symbolism, mythology & folklore and communities. Did you know that 18% of male sheep are bisexual or that pirates created their own form of marriage to allow same-sex partnerships? 50 LGBTQ+ Finds provides a brief glimpse into the deep and diverse nature that is sexuality and gender. In this talk, author and curator Ben Paites will be talking about what inspired him to write his latest book, why it is important in providing the reader with evidence to combat the bigotry that many LGBTQ+ people face and give a bit more detail about the history of some of the objects and subjects mentioned. Whether you are interested in history, science, art or just love a good story, this talk will certainly have something for everyone.