Museum News
Major acquisition: A watercolour painting by JMW Turner entitled Carisbrooke Castle, Isle of Wight has been given to the museum by the Museums, Libraries & Archives Council in lieu of inheritance tax under the Acceptance in Lieu Scheme. It was officially handed over at a ceremony performed by Major General Martin White, Lord-Lieutenant of the Isle of Wight on 8th April 2008. It is the first original work by Turner to be acquired by a public museum on the island, and joins our extensive collection of other 19th century local topographic watercolours. The Friends of Carisbrooke Castle Museum provided funds for a bespoke showcase in which the painting is now exhibited.
The Spring programme of museum study days has been arranged. Attendance must be pre-booked. Please phone the museum (01983 523112) or email (chris.carismus@tiscali.co.uk)for your ticket. Money from your ticket will go directly towards the upkeeep of the museum.
Saturday 20 March 2010 (10.30am - 1pm): Carisbrooke inTimes Past, Talk by Peter Ednay, illustrated with pictures from the museum collections. Tickets £5.00
Saturday 24 April 2010 (10.30am - 1pm): Shipwrecks of the Isle of Wight: Talk by Martin Woodward, with a chance to see relevant items from the museum collections. Tickets £5.00
Saturday 22 May 2010 (10.30am - 1pm): A morning with John Milne: Seismologist of Shide: Talk by Patrick Nott illustrated with material from the museum collections. Also a chance to view our new exhibition which will include items relating to Milne. Tickets £5.00
The purpose of these talks is to promote access to the museum's collections, in particular to material not on current display.