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Valentine's Weekend - Love, Then and Now: Stories from the National Museum's Collection

- Family friendly
- Free to visit
Saturday, 14 February 2026 - Sunday, 15 February 2026
About this event
Discover ways in which people expressed affection in our Love, Then and Now tour with Museum guide Clare, and pick up a Rainbow Trail to uncover hidden histories of LGBTQIA+ figures and love stories through time.
Tour: Love, Then and Now invites visitors to explore how affection, connection, and creativity have been expressed across generations through objects in the National Museum’s collection.
Sat 14 & Sun 15 Feb at 14:00
Tours will begin in Reception at Collins Barracks. Booking is not required. However, places are limited and will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Children must be supervised at all times while on the premises.
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