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Admission free
Thursday-Sunday: 12noon-4pm
Closed Monday-Wednesday
PLEASE NOTE: Once this exhibition has closed, the museum will remain closed Monday 21 February – Saturday 26 March as we install our latest exhibition.
Textiles were the most important manufactured product in the medieval world and this exhibition looks at the archaeology of medieval cloth production and consumption.
The midlands were a major centre for sheep farming and cloth making, which we can see in the remains of deserted medieval settlements and through spinning and weaving tools. English woollen cloth and imported luxury linens and silks were valuable commodities and were used by medieval people to display their wealth and status through their use in clothing and furnishings. Together, the objects in this exhibition show how textiles drew together networks of farmers, craftspeople and merchants across the medieval world and wove together the fabric of medieval life.
The exhibition is curated by Dr Chris King (Department of Classics and Archaeology) and brings together collections from across the east midlands.
- Safety Information
The safety of our visitors, staff and students is our priority. Here's what we're doing to help keep everyone safe, and what you can do to help.
FACE COVERINGS
In line with government guidelines, all staff and visitors must wear a face covering when inside our buildings. Read our list of exemptions. Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue. If no tissue is available, use your elbow.
SOCIAL DISTANCING
The number of visitors permitted in our spaces has been reduced. Although it is no longer mandatory, we ask that visitors give people space where it is sensible or requested.
IF YOU'RE FEELING UNWELL
Please do not visit Lakeside if you or anyone you live with is feeling unwell or have a loss of smell, temperature, consistent cough or loss of taste.
HAND SANITISER STATIONS
Hand sanitiser is available at regular intervals throughout our venues. We recommend you make use of these upon arriving and leaving our venue.
INCREASED CLEANING
The frequency of our cleaning throughout our venues has been increased, including toilets and other facilities.
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Image courtesy of Nottingham Museums and Galleries Service