Curiosity Roadshow Returns

Curiosity Roadshow Returns

The inquisitive case of Curiosity Roadshow returns to the Museum of Wellington City & Sea on Sunday 24 November. Search your attics, your basements and even under the couch to find objects that will leave us baffled and intrigued. Share the secret stories of your object that will entertain, thrill and surprise us and even you.

Celebrate the quirky curios Wellington has to offer with guest appraisers, Simon Manchester and Peter Wedde as they offer their expertise appraisal on each object. The entertaining duo investigate the how, why, when, who and what to solve the story behind each object. Book an appraisal for your curio - or come to check out what titillating bits and pieces are uncovered.

Well- known appraiser Simon Manchester says, “We put ourselves into things to commemorate time, event, place and circumstance. We imbue objects and art with our stories and that’s very powerful. And this is what it is all about. Stories.”

Museums Wellington Director Brett Mason says, “Each year more fascinating objects come through the doors of the Museum of Wellington City & Sea. The stories of Wellington objects are a unique treasure that the museum looks forward to uncovering.”

The expert appraisal event runs from 1:00pm to 3.30pm, however there are more events on the day that are worth checking out. At 12pm-2:30pm join Conservation 101 as two skilled conservators from Te Papa examine your objects and advise you in the best care for them. From 12.30pm to 4pm, DJ78 will be taking tune requests as he spins 12 inch records at 78rpm on his heritage gramophones. Then at 2pm the Sweet Adeline’s soften our hearts with songs of style. Throughout the day, take the time to enjoy the exciting exhibits the 41st best Museum in the world has to offer.

Entry to the Curiosity Roadshow is free.

To book in your object for appraisal email museumswellington@wmt.org.nz

The details:

Curiosity Roadshow Sunday 24 November, 12pm to 4pm

12-2:30pm: Conservation 101 - advice from experts on how to care for your objects
12:30pm-4pm: DJ 78 playing 12 inch tunes by request on beautiful gramophones
1:00pm-3:30pm: expert appraisals of your curios (pre-registration essential)
2pm: Sweet Adeline’s singing songs of style

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