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The Leicestershire Society of Botanical Illustrators Exhibition at #LeicesterGuildhall
Established in the 1980s and comprises a group of local artists who meet weekly at the University of Leicester Botanic Gardens in Oadby.
leicestermuseums.org/event-details/…
Taking some time out on my day “off” for a change - went to see Renoir’s “The Umbrellas” Leicester Museums & Galleries earlier 🖼️ 🎨!
Wow what a Great work of art, on display at Leicester museum's New Walk Gallery, Real privilege to have this world famous painting by Renior in Leicester! Well done 👏 National Gallery Leicester City Council Leicester Museums & Galleries
Renoir’s umbrellas on on display at Leicester Museums & Galleries till September 1st part of National Gallery #NG200 Visit Leicester BBC Leicester Ben Jackson Helen McCarthy BBC East Midlands Documentary Media Centre
One of the world's most famous artworks and it's right here in Leicester. From today you can see Renoir's Umbrellas at Leicester Museums & Galleries for FREE. Just another great reason to come and visit us this summer.
#leicester #renoir #NG200 @nationalgallery @visitenglandbiz
The Leicestershire Society of Botanical Illustrators Exhibition at #LeicesterGuildhall
Established in the 1980s and comprises a group of local artists who meet weekly at the University of Leicester Botanic Gardens in Oadby.
leicestermuseums.org/event-details/…
Renoir: Out of Hours Tour
Experience Pierre-Auguste Renoir's The Umbrellas on a special loan from National Gallery without the crowds on a weekend pre-opening tour of this iconic artwork and #LeicesterMuseum 's collection. #NG200 leicestermuseums.org/Renoir-Tours
Are you a #VR enthusiast?
Then join us at the Leicester Museums & Galleries for the last session of Paint To Pixel VR!
Come along, jump on a virtual reality headset and dive on an immersive journey through the history of #graffiti
📆12pm-2pm on 11th May 2024
📍Leicester Museum and Art Gallery
Thrilled that Leicester Museums & Galleries is displaying Renoir’s iconic painting ‘The Umbrellas’ as part of National Gallery bicentenary #NG200 NationalTreasures. Opens today, admission free.
We’ve been welcoming the National Gallery Renoir’s The Umbrellas to its temporary home Leicester Museums & Galleries this evening. Opening from 11am tomorrow! #nationaltreasures leicestermuseums.org/RenoirInLeices…
Just a reminder about the Heritage Fair this Saturday including a free talk on ‘Getting Started on Family History’ by us at 11.30am. All free and all welcome. Leicester Museums & Galleries LeicestershireLive Leics Libraries BBC Leicester Leics Record Office
Emergency Services Day 🚨
Fire engines, flashing lights, police cars, ambulances, face painting and so much more!
Plus see the majestic steam powered Beam Engine in action and take a ride on the steam loco.
Sun 12 May 12pm - 4.30pm #AbbeyPumpingStation leicestermuseums.org/EmergencyServi…
🚨MAJOR NEWS🚨 £400k awarded to The Generator CIC in Loughborough from Arts Council England’s Capital Investment Programme
🧵A thread of key quotes...
Thank you Arts Council England ACE Midlands Department for Culture, Media and Sport
#ACEsupported #LetsCreate
Brilliant news looks what’s coming to #Leicester art gallery leicestermuseums.org/news/national-… Leicester Museums & Galleries Visit Leicester
Leicester Nirvana F.C. – The Pioneers
Find all about the inspiring story of a grassroots football club, started in Highfields #Leicester
Exhibition on now until 13 June #leicestermuseum
leicestermuseums.org/NirvanaFC
Wishing a happy 98th Birthday to the inspiring #SirDavidAttenborough 🌎
A regular #LeicesterMuseum visitor in his childhood and all the Attenborough family have provided incredible support to us over the years.
'The influence of this museum had a profound effect on my career”
Renoir: Out of Hours Tour
Experience Pierre-Auguste Renoir's The Umbrellas on a special loan from National Gallery without the crowds with a weekend pre-opening tour of the #LeicesterMuseum collection.
#NG200 leicestermuseums.org/Renoir-Tours
