Things are really hotting up at the Castle this week and the museum is buzzing with activity as we get close to opening our exciting new exhibitions. Our major new exhibition, The Sixties, and our Studio activity spaces will be opening in time for Easter weekend, so everybody is running around making sure it will all be ready on time.
The Sixties is virtually complete and looking fantastic already. Huge brightly-coloured transparent mobiles are being installed hanging from the ceiling, psychedelic-colours are everywhere and our Curators are busy putting objects such as Dansette Record Players, Sindy Dolls and Beatles 45s in the cases. Some of the larger objects are beginning to arrive too. A pristine 1960s Lambretta scooter turned up today and a replica Mercury space capsule is also due. We are also eagerly awaiting a working jukebox so the sounds of the bands and singers of the time will be creating the right atmosphere.
The Kitchen Studio activity and demonstration space is almost finished and looks like a TV Chef’s studio. It has all the modern equipment needed as well as a reconstructed historic range so all aspects of food and domestic life can be demonstrated. A big plasma screen at the back shows closeups of the demonstrations so you can get really close to the action. The Studio will be open over Easter to allow visitors to learn how beautifully-decorated eggs called Pace Eggs were made.
The Military Studio is also taking shape now and will be armed and ready to show off some of our weapons and armour at Easter. You will be able to get up close to the objects and perhaps even handle them. You might even get to try on a real Tudor helmet!
There has been a huge effort by our staff and the designers over the winter period and it is all coming to fruition now. Easter week will be exhausting but fun!
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